Vegetarian tofu skin is a familiar ingredient in vegetarian dishes that you often eat. Today, TasteVN will share with you 3 recipes for delicious and attractive stir-fried tofu skin with pineapple, mushrooms, and bell peppers. What are you waiting for? Let’s get cooking right away with this stir-fried dish.
1. Stir-fried tofu skin with pineapple
Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
10 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried tofu skin with pineapple Serves 2
Tofu skin 150 gr Pineapple 200 gr Green onions 2 stalks Cooking oil 1/2 cup (rice bowl) Vegetarian fish sauce 1 teaspoon Vegetarian seasoning 1 teaspoon Sugar 2 teaspoons
How to choose fresh, delicious pineapple (thơm, khóm)
- Sweet pineapples will have a bright yellow color from the base to the top, or may have some green mixed in.
- You should choose pineapples that are short, cylindrical and round, as they will have more flesh and be sweeter than long-stemmed pineapples.
- Choose pineapples with large and sparse eyes, and when sniffed, they should have a sweet fragrance.
- It is advisable to choose pineapples that feel heavy in hand and have green, fresh tops.
- Avoid choosing pineapples that have turned yellow-orange or have black spots.
- Do not buy green pineapples as they are very sour and will not taste good when cooked.
How to cook stir-fried tofu skin with pineapple
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Prepare the ingredients
After purchasing the pineapple, peel it, remove the eyes, wash it clean, and then cut it into bite-sized pieces.
Clean the scallions, remove any damaged leaves, discard the roots, and then wash them. Next, chop the scallion tops and cut the green parts into sections.
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Fry the tofu skin
Put about 1/2 cup (rice bowl) of cooking oil into a pan, heat the oil, then add the tofu skin and fry over medium heat.
Stir well until the tofu skin is golden and crispy on all sides, then take it out and drain the oil.
Tip: You should not fry the tofu skin for too long because if fried for too long, it will become chewy when stir-fried, losing its deliciousness. -
Stir-fried tofu skin
Using the frying pan from the previous tofu skin dish, pour out some of the oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon of oil in the pan, add all the chopped green onions, and sauté until fragrant.
When the green onion is fragrant, add the fried tofu skin and stir-fry over medium heat for about 1 minute before adding the pineapple.
Season with 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning and 2 teaspoons of sugar. Continue to stir-fry until fragrant and slightly cooked, then add about 1 teaspoon of vegetarian fish sauce.
Stir for another 2 minutes, adjust the seasoning to taste, add more chopped green onions, and then turn off the heat.
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Final product
The stir-fried tofu skin with pineapple is delicious and attractive with the bright yellow color of the pineapple and tofu skin blending together, complemented by a bit of green from the green onions, making it very eye-catching.
The tofu skin is soft and fragrant, absorbing the rich seasonings, and with a bit of sour and sweet flavor from the pineapple, it’s simply delicious.
2. Stir-fried tofu skin with bell pepper
Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
10 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried Tofu Skin with Bell Pepper For 2 people
Tofu skin 200 gr Bell pepper 1.5 pieces (1/2 piece of each green/red/yellow bell pepper) Purple cabbage 100 gr (1/4 of a cabbage) Cooking oil 200 ml Roasted sesame 1 teaspoon Soy sauce 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce 1 teaspoon Vegetarian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon Common spices a little (Salt/ sugar/ monosodium glutamate)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to select fresh bell peppers
- You should choose male bell peppers for stir-frying as they will be tastier and more flavorful. Select bell peppers with smooth, shiny skin and intact stems.
- Good bell peppers will have bright colors, feel heavy in hand, and their skin will be firmer than that of female bell peppers.
- Do not buy bell peppers if you notice the skin is wrinkled, if they feel light in hand, or if they feel soft, as these are bell peppers that have wilted or spoiled.
How to choose fresh and delicious purple cabbage
- You should choose purple cabbages that have a characteristic dark purple color, with fresh leaves, and feel heavy when held.
- Good cabbage will have a small stem, and the leaves are tightly rolled together, not spread out.
- Do not buy purple cabbage if the leaves are wilted, feel light when held, and when pressed, the cabbage feels spongy.
How to prepare stir-fried tofu skin with bell peppers
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Prepare and fry the tofu skin
Cut the tofu skin into bite-sized pieces and prepare to fry.
Put 200ml of cooking oil into a pan, heat the oil. Add the tofu skin and fry over medium heat until the tofu is evenly golden on both sides, then remove and drain the oil.
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Prepare the remaining ingredients
Remove the stem and seeds from the bell pepper and wash it thoroughly. Then cut the pepper into bite-sized squares.
Shred the purple cabbage thinly and wash it, then let it drain. Peel and finely chop the garlic.
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Stir-fry the tofu
Utilize the frying pan used for the tofu to stir-fry the dish. Pour out all the excess oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon of oil in the pan, and heat it up.
Next, add the chopped garlic, sauté until fragrant and golden, then add the tofu. Stir-fry quickly over medium heat for about 2 minutes, then turn off the heat.
Then add 1/3 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of sugar and mix well.
Turn on the heat to medium, stir-fry briefly and then add the bell pepper. Stir-fry over medium heat until the bell pepper is slightly cooked, then add the purple cabbage.
Stir-fry for about another minute, then turn off the heat, add about 1 teaspoon of oyster sauce, mix well, and sprinkle 1 teaspoon of roasted sesame on top before serving.
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Final product
The stir-fried tofu skin with bell peppers is delicious, with attractive colors of green, red, yellow, and purple, topped with fragrant toasted sesame seeds that make you crave.
The tofu skin pieces are soft, infused with spices, seasoned with a hint of saltiness and sweetness, while the fresh bell peppers are crunchy and sweet. Eating this dish with hot rice is extremely satisfying.
3. Stir-fried tofu skin with mushrooms
Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
10 minutes
Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-Fried Bean Curd Skin with Mushrooms Serves 2
Bean curd skin 300 gr Dried shiitake mushrooms 5 pieces Chicken thigh mushrooms 100 gr (baby chicken thigh mushrooms) Lemongrass 2 stalks Horn pepper 1/2 piece Minced scallions 2 tablespoons Roasted sesame 1/2 teaspoon Celery/ basil leaves a little Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Soy sauce 1 tablespoon Vegetarian seasoning 1 teaspoon Black pepper 1 tablespoon Sugar/ monosodium glutamate a little
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to choose fresh chicken thigh mushrooms
- Choose chicken thigh mushrooms that are brightly colored, with uniform sizes about the width of two fingers.
- Fresh chicken thigh mushrooms should have intact caps, without any bruises or leaks.
- Avoid buying chicken thigh mushrooms that are too large or longer than about 15cm as they are usually old and hollow inside.
How to choose delicious dried shiitake mushrooms
- Choose whole dried shiitake mushrooms that are not broken or crushed.
- When holding a dried shiitake mushroom, it should feel light and dry, indicating good quality.
- Buy mushrooms when the caps are light brown and have a distinctive light aroma of shiitake mushrooms.
- Avoid mushrooms that are broken, with strange white spots or signs of mold.
How to make Stir-Fried Tofu Skin with Mushrooms
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Prepare the ingredients
After purchasing, clean the chicken leg mushrooms, cut them into bite-sized pieces or halve them depending on the size of the mushrooms.
Soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in cold water for about 30 minutes until they soften, then rinse with clean water. Squeeze out excess water and cut into bite-sized pieces.
How to properly soak shiitake mushrooms:
- It’s better to soak the mushrooms in cold water for about 1 – 2 hours, then rinse them under running water to remove dirt, and squeeze out the water before cooking.
- If you want to shorten the time, you should clean the mushrooms and then boil them in hot water for 3 – 5 minutes, then remove and squeeze out the water before cooking.
Remove the stem and slice the bell pepper thinly. Clean the damaged leaves of the celery and remove the roots, wash them thoroughly, then cut the celery into bite-sized pieces, and chop the basil leaves.
Chop the lemongrass finely and crush the black pepper.
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Mix the sauce and marinate the tofu skin
Put into a bowl 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, stir to dissolve all the spices.
Fry the tofu skin until golden brown, then cut into pieces about 1 finger length. Add all the tofu and chicken thigh mushrooms into the sauce, mix well.
Marinate for about 5 – 10 minutes for the tofu and mushrooms to absorb the seasoning.
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Sauté the tofu skin
Put into a pan 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, heat it up and then add 2 tablespoons of minced shallots, minced lemongrass, crushed pepper to sauté until fragrant.
Then add all the marinated tofu skin and chicken thigh mushrooms, stir-fry quickly over medium heat for about 2 minutes until the chicken thigh mushrooms are lightly cooked.
Next, add the shiitake mushrooms, add 2 tablespoons of water, stir-fry over high heat for about 1 minute, then add the horn chili, celery, and basil leaves, stir well and turn off the heat.
Transfer the dish to a plate and sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of roasted sesame on top, and it’s ready to enjoy.
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Final Product
The stir-fried tofu skin with mushrooms is delicious and attractive with the fragrant smell of lemongrass, chili, mushrooms, celery, and basil, which stimulates all your senses.
The tofu pieces are infused with rich, salty, and sweet flavors, combined with sweet and fragrant mushrooms, creating an extremely appetizing dish.
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Tofu Skin
- You should choose tofu skin pieces that are off-white in color; when smelling, you should still be able to sense a light, characteristic aroma of soybeans.
- When touching the tofu skin, you should feel a certain softness and not too hard.
- Do not choose fresh tofu skin pieces that have a dark yellow color, as they may have been treated with chemicals.
- If the tofu skin feels slimy to the touch or smells sour or strange, you should avoid buying it, as it indicates spoiled tofu.
- To ensure your health and that of your loved ones, you can make tofu skin at home using the simple recipe we suggest right below!
Above is a detailed guide on 3 ways to make stir-fried tofu skin with pineapple, stir-fried mushrooms, and stir-fried bell peppers that are delicious and simple. TasteVN hopes that the useful recipes we share will help you. Wishing you success in your cooking!
*Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channel Bà Mẹ Quê, Delicious vegetarian dishes that are easy to make – Thanh cooking and Delicious Dishes Every Day
