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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.
  • Finely chop the tomatoes, garlic, shallots, and scallions.
  • 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.
  • Add ground meat, discarded tofu, glass noodles, and wood ear mushrooms to the mixing bowl. Mix them vigorously.
  • Stuff each block of tofu with a suitable amount of meat stuffing.
  • Heat up olive oil in the skillet over low to medium heat. Put the tofu blocks in the skillet.
  • 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.
  • Sauté shallots and garlic in oil. Add the tomatoes and stir constantly.
  • Add water, ketchup, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, salt, ground pepper, and red pepper powder. Stir constantly. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes.
  • Add the fried tofu to the skillet and continue cooking. Pour the tomato sauce over the tofu every now and then.
  • Cook on low heat for 5 minutes or until the tomato sauce has thickened enough.
  • Serve the tofu in tomato sauce. Garnish with chili pepper rings, scallions, and ground pepper.

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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