Vietnamese · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Đậu Hũ Sốt Cà Chua (Tofu in Tomato Sauce)
25 minutes · 4 servings · vegetarian
A familiar home dish made with soft tofu and a simple tomato sauce.
Ingredients
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- 14 oz (400 g) firm tofu, cubed
- 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 shallot, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp scallions
Let’s make it
- Pat the tofu dry and pan-fry it in oil over medium heat until lightly golden, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Cook shallot and garlic in the same pan for 1 minute, then add tomatoes, soy sauce, sugar, and water.
- Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until the tomatoes break down into a sauce.
- Return the tofu to the pan, warm through, and top with scallions.
This mild dish is easy to serve over rice with the sauce spooned on top.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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