Dau Hu Sa Ot (Lemongrass Chili Tofu)
Crisp tofu stir-fried with lemongrass and chilli.
Ingredients
- 400 g Firm tofu
- 2 Lemongrass
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 Thai chilies
- 2 tbsp Light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 4 tbsp Neutral oil
- 2 Scallions
Method
- Press and cube the tofu; mince the lemongrass, garlic, and chili.
- Heat the neutral oil in a pan and fry the tofu until golden and crisp on all sides, then set aside.
- Fry the lemongrass, garlic, and chili in the same pan until fragrant, then return the tofu with the soy and sugar and toss to coat.
- Scatter the scallions over and serve with rice.
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About Dau Hu Sa Ot (Lemongrass Chili Tofu)
Dau hu sa ot is a Vietnamese stir-fry of crisp tofu with lemongrass and chili, a vegan dish that leans entirely on aromatics to carry it. Firm tofu is pressed, cubed, and fried until golden and crisp on every side, which gives it the sturdy exterior it needs to stand up to the seasoning, then it's tossed back with a fragrant base of minced lemongrass, garlic, and Thai chili. The lemongrass is the defining note, citrusy and grassy, and frying it until aromatic before the tofu returns is what perfumes the whole pan.
Seasoned simply with light soy and a little sugar, the dish balances the lemongrass heat against a touch of sweetness and finishes with fresh scallions scattered over. It's fast, high in protein, and made for two, coming together in about twenty-five minutes with rice on the side to round it into a meal. The one habit worth keeping is not rushing the tofu: crisping every face properly is what keeps it from going soft and soggy once the sauce hits the pan.
Dau Hu Sa Ot (Lemongrass Chili Tofu): frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Dau Hu Sa Ot (Lemongrass Chili Tofu)?
A serving has about 473 calories — 21g protein, 22.1g carbs, 36.2g fat, 2.9g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Dau Hu Sa Ot (Lemongrass Chili Tofu) 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 many servings does Dau Hu Sa Ot (Lemongrass Chili Tofu) make?
This recipe makes 2 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.