Vietnamese tofu in tomato sauce

Step 1

In a bowl toss tofu cubes, oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Spread on a baking tray and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°C for 12-15 minutes or until it starts turning brown.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan. Add chopped garlic and saute until it starts turning brown. Add chopped red chili and white part of spring onion. Saute for a few seconds.

Step 3

Next, add sliced onion and saute until it turns translucent.

Step 4

Add chopped tomatoes, salt, sugar, soy sauce, and pepper. Mix and cook for around 5 minutes.

Step 5

Pour 1 cup of water into the pan and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Step 6

Finally add baked tofu, spring onion green, and coriander leaves. Mix and cook for about a minute. Cover the pan and switch off the gas. Don't remove the lid for at least 5 minutes.

Step 7

Serve hot with steamed Jasmine or sticky rice.