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Vietnamese tofu in tomato sauce
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Vietnamese tofu in tomato sauce

Golden tofu simmered in a fresh, garlicky tomato sauce. A weeknight staple in Vietnam.

Time 25 min
EffortEasy
Per portion£1.73
Calories525 kcal

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • Firm tofu560 g
  • Tomatoes500 g
  • Tomato purée30 g
  • Garlic3 cloves
  • Soy sauce30 ml
  • Spring onions1 bunch
  • Basmati rice300 g

Also uses from the cupboard: vegetable oil, table salt, ground black pepper, granulated sugar. Missing any? You can add them to your shop on the shopping list.

Usually contains: Soya, Gluten.

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Nutrition per adult portion
525
calories
26g
protein
68g
carbs
16g
fat
5g
fibre

Estimated from typical ingredient values, counting a teaspoon of cooking oil for each portion. Children's portions are smaller.

Method

  1. Cook the rice following the pack instructions.300 g basmati rice
  2. Pat the tofu dry and cut into cubes. Fry in 2 tablespoons of oil over a medium-high heat for 8 minutes, turning, until golden on all sides. Lift out.560 g firm tofu
  3. Chop the tomatoes and crush the garlic. Fry the garlic in the same pan for 30 seconds, then add the tomatoes, tomato purée, soy sauce, a teaspoon of sugar and 100 ml of water. Simmer for 8 minutes until saucy.500 g tomatoes30 g tomato purée3 cloves garlic30 ml soy sauce
  4. Return the tofu to the pan and simmer for 3 minutes. Scatter with sliced spring onions and serve with the rice.1 bunch spring onions
The trick that makes it

Fry the tofu until properly golden. The crisp edges hold on to the sauce.

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