vietnamese tofu

This simple, tangy Vietnamese tofu in tomato sauce is a comforting vegan dish that&#039;s very easy to make. It&#039;s made by adding fried or baked tofu in a simple onion-tomato gravy which can be served with any rice or noodle dish.

Vietnamese tofu in tomato sauce

firm tofu cubes

black pepper powder

garlic powder (optional)

cooking oil

Salt

tomatoes

onion

coriander leaves

garlic

Thai red chili (finely chopped)

soy sauce

sugar

tbsp cooking oil

water (adjust

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.

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.

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

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

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

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&#039;t remove the lid for at least 5 minutes.

Serve hot with steamed Jasmine or sticky rice.

Tender and juicy tofu sautéed in a citrusy and spicy lemongrass sauce! Serve with steamed white rice or sautéed vegetables. With just 9 ingredients and 45 minutes to prepare!

Easy Lemongrass Tofu

tofu

tbsp oil

shallot (minced)

lemongrass stalks* (finely minced (about 3 tbsp minced))

Thai chili (optional)

tsp sugar

oyster sauce

water

Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the tofu slices and fry for 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Depending on the type and brand of tofu used, this step can take a bit longer.

Once golden brown, transfer the tofu to a plate lined with kitchen paper towels to remove excess oil. Set aside.

Heat one tablespoon of oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the minced shallots, garlic, lemongrass, and chili if using. Sauté for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant.

Next, add the fried tofu slices to the skillet and stir to coat the tofu with the aromatics.

Pour in the soy sauce, sugar, vegan oyster sauce, and water. Bring to a simmer and let simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring from time to time. The sauce should have reduced by now, and most of it will have been absorbed by the tofu.

Serve immediately with white rice, quinoa, or sautéed vegetables! This lemongrass tofu will keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Just did this recipe today, and used it in bánh mì.   I confess that I couldn't stop with one bánh mì and had two large sandwiches in one meal.  

Lucky for me, the international markets in this area sell the frozen minced lemongrass, making the prep super easy.

And now I have more slices left from the recipe, to use with another meal (I'm thinking forbidden rice? or bánh xeo?).

A note about those dry outer layers of the lemon grass stalks - you can chop them up and make a lovely hot tea with just them, or add to any other herbs or tea leaves.  Enjoy hot or over ice.

Do you have any tips for keeping tofu from sticking in the pan? I stopped using Teflon and have stainless steel pans, which work great for pretty much everything except tofu, which always sticks to the bottom no matter how much oil I add. Thanks.

Why does this look so mouth-watering? Can you stop posting such tasty dishes! 😜
I think my husband would love it. Can’t wait to cook for him tonight 😊
Thanks for the recipe!!!

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