Steamed tofu with Vietnamese coriander is a rustic dish that is delicious and hard to resist, have you tried it yet? If not, let TasteVN guide you with the recipe for this steamed dish, and then we will go shopping for ingredients and cook together to make this dish.
1. Steamed Tofu with Vietnamese Coriander
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Steamed Tofu with Vietnamese Coriander For 4 people
Fried tofu 8 pieces Vietnamese coriander A little Calamondin lime 4 fruits (hạnh fruit) Chili 1 fruit Chili powder 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Salt and pepper 1 tablespoon Sugar 1 tablespoon MSG 1 teaspoon
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to choose good quality tofu
- You should buy tofu pieces that are off-white in color and feel light when picked up.
- Tofu made from soybeans feels soft and smooth to the touch. It has a distinctive aroma when smelled.
- Do not buy hard tofu pieces that feel heavy when picked up, as these contain gypsum.
- Tofu that has undergone chemical processing will be pure white, and you should absolutely avoid buying it.
- Additionally, to ensure the health of your family, you can also make tofu yourself following TasteVN’s guidance.
How to choose fresh and delicious Vietnamese mint
- You should choose fresh Vietnamese mint branches with bright green leaves; the best ones have leaves about the size of your fingertip.
- Fresh and delicious Vietnamese mint, when smelled, will have a light, characteristic fragrance, without any strange odors.
- You should not buy Vietnamese mint branches with overly large, shiny leaves, as they may have high pesticide residues; their scent is also not as fragrant as that of smaller-leaved mint.
- Do not buy Vietnamese mint if you see the leaves are bruised, wilted, or have turned yellow.
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How to prepare steamed tofu with Vietnamese mint
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Prepare the ingredients
After purchasing the tofu, place it in a basket to drain excess water. If you buy white tofu, fry it until golden on both sides, then let it drain oil.
Pick the green leaves of Vietnamese mint, take the tips, and wash them thoroughly, then let them drain.
Cut the lime in half and remove the seeds. Remove the stems from the chili and chop finely.
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Make chili sauce
Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil into the pan and heat the oil. Once the oil is hot, lower the heat and add 1 tablespoon of sugar, stirring well until the sugar dissolves and turns caramel color.
Next, add about 2 tablespoons of water and minced chili, seasoning with 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate and 1 teaspoon of chili powder. Stir continuously for about 3 – 5 minutes, then turn off the heat.
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Steam the tofu
Arrange the tofu in a steamer and steam for about 5 – 8 minutes until the tofu is soft, then take it out.
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Completion
After steaming, cut the tofu in half horizontally, making sure not to cut it completely apart.
Spread a little salt and pepper, add some chili sauce, place a few leaves of Vietnamese coriander, and squeeze half a calamondin onto the cut surface of the tofu, then close it up and it’s ready to enjoy.
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Final Product
Now you have a delicious dish of steamed tofu with Vietnamese coriander to serve the whole family. The tofu is soft, fragrant, and rich, combined with the Vietnamese coriander, spicy chili sauce, and the sour taste of calamondin creates an incredibly enticing flavor.
2. Steamed Tofu with Vietnamese Coriander (Recipe shared by Cooking with TasteVN)
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Steamed Tofu with Vietnamese Mint (Recipe shared by Cooking with TasteVN) Serves 3 people
Fried tofu 9 pieces Quail eggs 18 eggs Vietnamese pork sausage 200 grams Vietnamese mint A little Salt 2 tablespoons Ground pepper 1 tablespoon Satay A little Calamondin 2 fruits
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How to make Steamed Tofu with Vietnamese Mint (Recipe shared by Cooking with TasteVN)
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Prepare the ingredients
After purchasing the fried tofu, place it in a steamer and steam until the tofu is soft, then turn off the heat.
For the Vietnamese mint, pick off any yellowing leaves and soak them in salt water for about 10 minutes. Then rinse and let it drain.
After purchasing the Vietnamese pork sausage, slice it thinly.
Put the quail eggs in boiling water, boil for 10 minutes, then remove and peel. After that, cut the quail eggs in half.
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Make salt and pepper
Combine the ground salt and pepper in a bowl and mix well with a spoon. Then, squeeze in a piece of calamondin, and stir the mixture again.
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Completion
After steaming, cut the tofu in half, making sure not to cut all the way through!
Then, spread a little salt and pepper on the tofu and add a piece of chili paste.
Next, place 2 stalks of Vietnamese coriander, a piece of Vietnamese pork sausage, and an egg in the middle of the tofu, then press it together to enjoy.
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Finished Product
With just a few simple steps, we have completed the unique and delicious steamed tofu with Vietnamese coriander dish.
Soft, fatty fried tofu combined with Vietnamese pork sausage, quail eggs, and Vietnamese coriander, along with the spicy flavor of pepper blended into salt creates a highlight, resulting in an intriguing and appealing dish.
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