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Dau Hu Nhoi Thit Sot Ca Chua

Đậu Hũ Nhồi Thịt Sốt Cà Chua Recipe (Vietnamese Stuffed Tofu in Tomato Sauce)

Đậu hũ nhồi thịt sốt cà chua (Vietnamese stuffed tofu in tomato sauce) is a simple yet flavorful Vietnamese dish that will make you look forward to lunch and dinner! Let’s discover how to prepare it at home.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Keyword: Đậu Hũ Nhồi Thịt Sốt Cà Chua, Vietnamese Stuffed Tofu in Tomato Sauce
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Dietary Preference: Dairy-Free, Gluten-free
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 512kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Chopping Board
  • Tongs
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

Tofu and stuffing

  • 7.05 ounces ground pork
  • 4 blocks firm tofu
  • 0.35 ounce wood-ear mushrooms
  • 0.35 ounce glass noodles
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • 0.53 ounce shallots
  • 0.53 ounce garlic
  • 0.35 ounce scallions
  • Cooking oil

Spices and condiments:

  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon soup powder
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper powder
  • 0.42 cups water
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Instructions 

  • Wash the vegetables and let them drain. Soak the glass noodles and wood ear mushrooms in warm water for 15 minutes, then chop them finely.
    Dau Hu Nhoi Thit Sot Ca Chua Step 1 Prepare the Ingredients
  • Finely chop the tomatoes, garlic, shallots, and scallions.
    Dau Hu Nhoi Thit Sot Ca Chua Step 1 Prepare the Ingredients1
  • Use the handle of a teaspoon or a sharp knife to carve out the centers of the tofu blocks. Save the tofu you carve out for the meat stuffing.
    Dau Hu Nhoi Thit Sot Ca Chua Step 1 Prepare the Ingredients2
  • Add ground meat, discarded tofu, glass noodles, and wood ear mushrooms to the mixing bowl. Mix them vigorously.
    Dau Hu Nhoi Thit Sot Ca Chua Step 2 Make the Stuffing
  • Stuff each block of tofu with a suitable amount of meat stuffing.
    Dau Hu Nhoi Thit Sot Ca Chua Step 2 Make the Stuffing1
  • Heat up olive oil in the skillet over low to medium heat. Put the tofu blocks in the skillet.
    Dau Hu Nhoi Thit Sot Ca Chua Step 3 Fry the Tofu
  • Fry the tofu blocks over low to medium heat. Turn them over occasionally with a pair of tongs or chopsticks. When the tofu blocks are golden on all sides, remove them from the skillet.
    Dau Hu Nhoi Thit Sot Ca Chua Step 3 Fry the Tofu1
  • Sauté shallots and garlic in oil. Add the tomatoes and stir constantly.
    Cook the Tofu in Tomato Sauce
  • Add water, ketchup, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, salt, ground pepper, and red pepper powder. Stir constantly. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes.
    Cook the Tofu in Tomato Sauce1
  • Add the fried tofu to the skillet and continue cooking. Pour the tomato sauce over the tofu every now and then.
    Cook the Tofu in Tomato Sauce2
  • Cook on low heat for 5 minutes or until the tomato sauce has thickened enough.
    Cook the Tofu in Tomato Sauce3
  • Serve the tofu in tomato sauce. Garnish with chili pepper rings, scallions, and ground pepper.
    Dau Hu Nhoi Thit Sot Ca Chua Step 5 Complete the Dish

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Notes

  • The time and instructions are for preparing 4 servings.
  • Feel free to use smaller tofu blocks.
  • Cook the tofu on low to medium heat.
  • Always drain and pat the tofu dry before stuffing it.
  • Use a sufficient amount of oil to fry tofu: it should be at least half submerged.
  • Adjust the spices and condiments to your liking.

Nutrition

Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 1090mg | Potassium: 378mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 797IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 527mg | Iron: 6mg