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.
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- 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
- Cube the tofu and pan-fry in the oil until golden all over, then set aside.
- Fry the garlic and grated tomato into a sauce, seasoning with soy and sugar, 8 minutes.
- Return the tofu, simmer to soak up the sauce, 5 minutes, and finish with scallions.
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.
Đậu Hũ Sốt Cà Chua (Tofu in Tomato Sauce): frequently asked questions
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.