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Vietnamese Stuffed Tofu in Tomato Sauce

Vietnamese Stuffed Tofu in Tomato Sauce - Quick Comfort Food

Vietnamese Stuffed Tofu in Tomato Sauce combines crispy tofu pockets with savory filling in a tangy sauce, perfect for a quick meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tofu
  • 11 oz Fried Tofu Crispy base for the filling
  • 6 oz Ground Pork Savory filling
For the Filling
  • 2 grams Wood Ear Mushrooms Soaked and finely chopped
  • 2 Shallot Finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Garnish; chives can substitute
For the Sauce
  • 12 oz Finely Diced Tomatoes Base of the sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce For depth; hoisin for vegetarian
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce Add umami; omit for vegetarian
  • 1 tablespoon Ketchup Adds sweetness
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper For seasoning

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Spoon

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Start by cutting the fried tofu into triangular shapes, then carefully create slits on one side to form pockets.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, chopped mushrooms, half of the shallots, minced garlic, and white parts of green onions.
  3. Using a spoon, gently stuff each tofu pocket with the pork mixture, ensuring it's packed tightly.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add oil, and sear the stuffed tofu meat-side down for about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Push the tofu to the side and sauté remaining shallots and minced garlic for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Pour finely diced tomatoes into the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes.
  7. Season the sauce with fish sauce, ketchup, and black pepper, then toss the stuffed tofu in.
  8. Garnish with chopped green onion tops and serve over steamed rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge, or freeze for longer storage.

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