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Mapo Potato Recipe (Gift Recipe)

Let’s be clear: Nothing surpasses the hearty deliciousness of a traditional mapo tofu. But for those days when you find yourself without soft tofu in the fridge, or when you are craving something vegetarian, this mapo potato will hit the mark. Potatoes step in for tofu and pork, providing a perfect vessel that eagerly soaks up all of the deep fermented flavors. (If you want a hit of protein, you can add some soft tofu just before you add the cornstarch slurry in Step 3.) Doubanjiang, a fermented bean paste that is a staple in Chinese cuisine, provides mapo dishes with its signature spicy umami richness; each brand will vary in heat so adjust according to your personal preference. If you don’t have doubanjiang, you could substitute with fermented black soybeans, which are less spicy but will give you similar salty funkiness.

Lemony Chicken With Potatoes and Oregano Recipe

This might be the easiest roast chicken and potatoes recipe out there Roasting lemon slices with the potatoes infuses them with a bright, zippy flavor Then, you can eat the roasted lemon or not — the caramelized, intense flavor is for true lemon lovers only