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Vietnamese Fried Tofu In Tomato Sauce Recipe

Vietnamese Fried Tofu In Tomato Sauce (Đậu Hũ Sốt Cà Chua)

Vietnamese fried tofu in tomato sauce is a dish that many Vietnamese people grow up with and absolutely adore. If you're looking for an easy and homely recipe, you have to try this one!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 227kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.24 pounds (560 grams) of firm tofu, uncooked
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • 1 red onion
  • 2.65 ounces cilantro
  • 2.65 ounces scallions
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 8 tablespoons water (about 120 milliliters)
  • 5 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 5 teaspoons oyster sauce
  • 5 teaspoons ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions 

  • Remove the moisture from the tofu blocks by pressing them with paper towels.
  • Then, cut them into bite-sized pieces.
    Cut Tofu
  • Cut the tomatoes into pieces.
  • Thinly slice the red onion or cut it into wedges.
  • Chop the scallions and cilantro thinly. Alternatively, julienne the scallions with the roots intact.
    Tomatoes Into Pieces
  • Add oil to a heated pan.
  • Once the oil is heated (it doesn't have to be smoking hot), place the tofu into the pan, piece by piece.
    Fry The Tofu
  • Fry the tofu over low heat. Gently turn the tofu pieces during cooking.
  • Fry them until golden brown on all sides.
  • Remove the tofu from the pan and set aside.
    Turn The Tofu
  • Heat a little oil and add the red onion. Stir the onion slices briefly. Then, add the tomatoes and stir well.
    Add The Tomatoes And Stir Well
  • Pour in water and season the mixture with salt, pepper, ketchup, soy sauce, and oyster sauce.
  • Cook for 2 to 3 minutes to soften the tomatoes and infuse the sauce with the spices.
    Pour In Water And Season
  • Add the tofu to the sauce. Stir gently so as not to break the tofu.
  • Cover the pan and cook for 5 minutes (or until the sauce thickens a little) over low heat.
    Add The Tofu
  • After about 5 minutes, sprinkle the scallions and cilantro on top. Turn off the heat.
    Sprinkle The Scallions And Cilantro
  • Transfer the tofu pieces to a plate and sprinkle some ground pepper over them.
  • Serve them with hot rice. Remember to spoon the sauce over the rice for the best flavor!
    Vietnamese Fried Tofu In Tomato Sauce

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Notes

  • Always remove the moisture from the tofu before frying to prevent oil splattering.
  • Pre-fried tofu is a decent choice if you want to save time. However, I recommend frying your tofu for the best-tasting dish.
  • Keep the heat at low or medium-low. Otherwise, the oil might splatter during frying.
  • You can make this recipe vegan-friendly by replacing regular oyster sauce with the vegan, mushroom-based version.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the seasonings to your liking.
  • This dish will taste even better when you serve them with lettuce or other vegetables on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1713mg | Potassium: 508mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2670IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 298mg | Iron: 4mg