Today, TasteVN will guide you on how to make super delicious and attractive spicy tofu sauce for your family meal. Let’s get cooking and immediately prepare these vegetarian dishes!
1. Spicy Soft Tofu
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Spicy Soft Tofu For 4 people
Soft tofu 500 gr Wood ear mushrooms 1 piece Shiitake mushrooms 3 pieces Spicy satay 2 tablespoons Sesame oil 2 teaspoons Soy sauce 3 tablespoons Vegetarian oyster sauce 1/2 tablespoon Sugar/ monosodium glutamate a little Green onions 1 stalk Cilantro 2 sprigs Cooking oil a little
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose good wood ear mushrooms
- You should choose wood ear mushrooms with large, thick ears, few small stems, dark amber color, slightly shiny (for the top of the mushroom) and milk coffee color (for the bottom of the mushroom).
- Avoid choosing wood ear mushrooms that are too dark, as these may become mushy when soaked in water and are less crunchy.
How to choose good shiitake mushrooms
- Choose mushrooms that are not broken and have a light brown cap.
- Avoid buying damp mushrooms with strange smells or white mold.
How to make Spicy Tofu
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Prepare the ingredients
Cut the tofu into round slices about the length of one finger.
Tip: When cutting the tofu, be very gentle to avoid breaking it.Trim the roots of the green onions and cilantro, wash them clean, and chop them finely.
Soak shiitake mushrooms and wood ear mushrooms in water for about 1 – 2 hours, then rinse with clean water and drain. After that, cut off the stems of the mushrooms and chop them finely.
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Mushroom and Silken Tofu Sauce
Add a little cooking oil and scallions, sauté until fragrant, then add wood ear mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms and stir well.
When the mushrooms are firm, add 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of vegetarian oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons of chili sauce, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1 tablespoon of sugar, then stir well.
Next, add 150ml of filtered water and cook until the sauce thickens, then add the silken tofu, using a spoon to stir so that the tofu absorbs the seasoning.
Wait until the sauce boils and thickens, then add cilantro and sesame oil, and turn off the heat.
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Final Product
The spicy silken tofu after cooking will have an attractive color, the sauce will be rich, and the tofu will be soft and smooth. Eating it with rice on vegetarian days is a wonderful choice, isn’t it?
2. Spicy and Sour Silken Tofu
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Preparation
7 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Spicy Sour Tofu Serves 3 people
Soft tofu 220 gr Chicken thigh mushroom 1/2 piece Ripe tomato 1 piece Green onion 2 teaspoons (finely chopped) Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Annatto oil 1 tablespoon Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Soy sauce 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Vegetarian seasoning 1 tablespoon Sugar 1/2 tablespoon Spicy chili sauce 1.5 tablespoons Tomato sauce 1.5 tablespoons
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh tomatoes
- You should choose ripe tomatoes that are bright red, evenly colored, without scratches, and plump.
- They should have a mild fragrance and when you gently pull the stem, it should not fall off.
How to choose good chicken thigh mushrooms
- You should choose chicken thigh mushrooms that are brightly colored and about the length of one finger. Because if the mushrooms are too large, they will be hollow, spongy, and not tasty.
- Choose fresh mushrooms with a brown, shiny cap, no scratches or tears, and a thin layer of fuzz on top.
- When smelling, there should be an almond scent, and when you touch the mushroom stem, it should feel firm and have an even color.
How to make Spicy and Sour Tofu
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Prepare the ingredients
Buy soft tofu, keep it wrapped and boil it in hot water for about 5 minutes, then take it out, place it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, and cut it into slices about the thickness of a finger.
Chop the tomatoes and green onions finely, and for the celery, take the stalks, remove the leaves, and chop finely.
Remove the stems from the chicken thigh mushrooms, wash them clean, and chop finely.
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Make the spicy and sour sauce
Add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, green onions, tomatoes, and chicken thigh mushrooms to a pan.
Season with the following ingredients: 1 tablespoon of annatto oil, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 0.5 tablespoon of sugar, 1.5 tablespoons of spicy chili sauce, and 1.5 tablespoons of ketchup to the pan and mix the mixture well.
Once the mixture boils, add the chopped celery and turn off the heat.
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Completion
You arrange the soft tofu in a circle on a plate, then pour the sauce into the center of the circle and on top of the tofu.
Finally, garnish with a little bit of remaining Vietnamese coriander on the plate, and it’s done.
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Final Product
The spicy sour soft tofu after completion will have an eye-catching presentation with smooth, delicious tofu and a slightly sour, spicy, rich sauce that penetrates the flavor. This dish is very suitable for cooking for family and friends gatherings.
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3. Spicy Tofu (Recipe shared from Tiktok Cooking with TasteVN)
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Spicy Tofu (Recipe shared from Tiktok Cooking with TasteVN) Serves 1 – 2 people
Tofu 2 pieces Shallots/green onions/cilantro a little Fresh chili/chili powder a little White sesame a little Cooking oil a little Salt/sugar a little Oyster sauce/soy sauce a little
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How to make Spicy Tofu (Recipe shared from Tiktok Cooking with TasteVN)
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Fry the tofu
After purchasing the tofu, you should rinse it briefly with water, then drain it or use a paper towel to absorb excess water. Cut into small square pieces for easy eating.
To reduce oil, you should use an air fryer to fry the tofu at 180 degrees for 15 minutes. While frying, remember to take it out to check and flip the pieces to ensure both sides are golden and crispy.
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Make the sauce
First, chop the ingredients such as shallots, green onions, cilantro, and chili. Place the ingredients into a bowl containing 1 tablespoon of shallots, 1 tablespoon of green onions, 1 tablespoon of cilantro, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 tablespoon of chopped chili, and 1 tablespoon of sesame.
Next, put a pan on the stove with a little oil and heat the oil until it boils, then pour it into the prepared sauce bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of sugar, a little salt, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, then mix all the ingredients together to get a spicy sauce mixture.
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Mix the tofu
After frying, transfer the tofu to a large bowl, add the sauce mixture, and mix well. You can adjust the amount of sauce according to your taste. You can also add more chili if you prefer it spicy.
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Final Product
After cooking, the tofu is golden and crispy without being too dry, with a spicy sauce and a fragrant sesame flavor. This is a vegetarian dish that you can enjoy with hot rice to enhance the taste.
How to Choose Good Soft Tofu
- You should choose soft tofu with packaging that is carefully sealed and intact, not torn or falling apart.
- When buying soft tofu, pay attention to the expiration date printed on the product packaging to avoid purchasing expired tofu.
- Additionally, you should buy soft tofu produced by reputable manufacturers to ensure quality and safety.
- You can make soft tofu at home with very detailed instructions from TasteVN.
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I hope 2 ways to make spicy tofu delicious and flavorful will enrich your family’s daily meals. Wish you success!
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