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Vietnamese Fried Tofu In Tomato Sauce Recipe

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

Đậu hũ sốt cà chua, or 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
Keyword: Đậu Hũ Sốt Cà, Đậu Hũ Sốt Cà Chua, Vietnamese Tofu in Tomato Sauce
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Dietary Preference: Dairy-Free, Gluten-free
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 227kcal

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Knife
  • Chopping Board
  • Wooden Spoon

Ingredients

  • 1.24 pounds 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
  • 5 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 5 teaspoons oyster sauce
  • 5 teaspoons ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
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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. Transfer the tofu pieces to a plate and sprinkle some ground pepper over them.
    Sprinkle The Scallions And Cilantro
  • 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