Dau Hu Sot Ca Chua (Tofu in Tomato Sauce)

Dau Hu Sot Ca Chua (Tofu in Tomato Sauce)

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Vietnamese · 30 min · Tofu · vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, low-carb

322 cal 18g protein 22g carbs 18g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 3 servings
  • 9 1/2 oz firm tofu, cubed
  • 3 ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 3/4 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 1 1/4 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3/4 tsp sugar
  • 2 scallions, sliced
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Pat tofu dry and pan-fry in oil over medium-high 8-10 minutes until golden, then set aside.
  2. In the same pan, cook shallots and garlic 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add diced tomatoes and tomato paste and simmer 6-8 minutes until saucy.
  4. Season the sauce with soy sauce and sugar.
  5. Return the tofu and simmer 3-4 minutes to absorb the sauce.
  6. Scatter scallions over the top and serve with rice.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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