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Đậu Hũ Sốt Cà Chua (Tofu in Tomato Sauce)

Golden tofu simmered in a garlicky tomato-scallion sauce. Homey, protein-and-fiber-rich comfort over rice.

30min
480kcal
28.5gprotein
Đậu Hũ Sốt Cà Chua (Tofu in Tomato Sauce) — Vietnamese recipe, finished and plated
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Ingredients

Servings 2
  • 550 g Firm tofu
  • 4 Tomato
  • 3 Scallions
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 3 tbsp Neutral oil
  • 1 tbsp Light soy sauce (optional)
  • ½ tsp Sugar (optional)

Method

  1. Cube the tofu and pan-fry in the oil until golden all over, then set aside.
  2. Fry the garlic and grated tomato into a sauce, seasoning with soy and sugar, 8 minutes.
  3. Return the tofu, simmer to soak up the sauce, 5 minutes, and finish with scallions.

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About Đậu Hũ Sốt Cà Chua (Tofu in Tomato Sauce)

Đậu Hũ Sốt Cà Chua (Tofu in Tomato Sauce) is a Vietnamese lunch or dinner that comes together in about 30 minutes and serves 2. It fits anti-inflammatory eating.

Đậu Hũ Sốt Cà Chua (Tofu in Tomato Sauce): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Đậu Hũ Sốt Cà Chua (Tofu in Tomato Sauce)?

A serving has about 480 calories — 28.5g protein, 23.2g carbs, 33.3g fat, 6.2g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.

Is it high in protein?

Each serving has about 28.5g of protein, roughly 24% of its calories.

Is Đậu Hũ Sốt Cà Chua (Tofu in Tomato Sauce) gluten-free?

As written, no — it contains Light soy sauce. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.

How long does Đậu Hũ Sốt Cà Chua (Tofu in Tomato Sauce) take to make?

About 30 minutes start to finish, but only around 23 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.

Do I need every ingredient to make Đậu Hũ Sốt Cà Chua (Tofu in Tomato Sauce)?

The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out light soy sauce, sugar — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.

How many servings does Đậu Hũ Sốt Cà Chua (Tofu in Tomato Sauce) make?

This recipe makes 2 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.