Soft tofu with tomato sauce or vegetable sauce is a very familiar dish in the daily meals of many families due to its deliciousness and low cost of ingredients. Let’s get cooking with TasteVN to learn how to make this stew to serve your family meals right away!
1. Soft tofu with tomato sauce
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Soft tofu with tomato sauce For 4 people
Soft tofu 400 gr Tomato 2 pieces Green onion 2 stalks Shallot 3 bulbs (minced) Cornstarch 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Common spices a little (salt/MSG/seasoning powder/pepper)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to safely buy soft tofu
- You should choose white tofu; when held in hand, it should have a moderate softness and elasticity, the surface of the tofu should be smooth and easy to crumble, these are signs of good tofu.
- Fresh and pure soft tofu will have a fragrant aroma and the characteristic creamy taste of soybeans. In contrast, tofu that contains impurities will emit a faint smell of lime, and when eaten, it will taste bland, dry, and spongy.
- Avoid selecting pieces of soft tofu that are too hard or extremely firm, as they may contain a lot of gypsum. Avoid choosing pieces that are moldy or have strange smells.
- It’s best to choose soft tofu that is packaged from reputable supermarkets such as TasteVN or made at home to ensure quality and safety for your dishes.
How to safely buy tomatoes
- To buy fresh and delicious tomatoes, first, you must observe their exterior. Choose tomatoes that do not have dark spots, are not bruised, and have unwrinkled skin.
- Next, press them gently to see if they are still plump and juicy. Additionally, you should opt for pink tomatoes as they have a dense flesh, fewer seeds, and are rich in vitamins and minerals.
- Avoid choosing tomatoes that are too green or overly ripe, as they will lack good flavor, and the color of the dish after cooking will not be appealing.
How to make Soft Tofu with Tomato Sauce
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the tomatoes, remove the stem, and dice them. Clean the green onions and chop them finely.
Next, soak the tofu in warm water for 10 minutes, then rinse it with water and cut it into round slices about 1/4 finger thick.
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Making soft tofu with tomato sauce
Place a pan on the stove, add all the chopped shallots and sauté until fragrant and golden with 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. Once the shallots are aromatic, add the chopped tomatoes and stir-fry briefly over high heat.
Then, add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 cup of water (rice bowl) into the pan, cover, and cook on low heat until the tomatoes soften quickly.
After 3 – 5 minutes, add 1 spoon of fish sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, and 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate. Season a bit more strongly so that when cooked with the tofu, the tofu absorbs the flavors just right.
Add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water into the pan and stir well. Next, gently add the soft tofu into the simmering sauce mixture for another 2 – 3 minutes to allow the tofu to soften and absorb the flavors. Finally, sprinkle chopped green onions on top, adjust the seasoning to taste, and turn off the stove.
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Final Product
The final product is a plate of soft tofu in colorful tomato sauce that will change things up for your family. The soft tofu absorbs the hot, delicious tomato sauce, making it incredibly appetizing and a great accompaniment to rice. Now you have completed the flavorful, delicious dish of soft tofu in rich tomato sauce for your family meal.
2. Soft Tofu in Vegetable Sauce
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Soft Tofu in Vegetable Sauce Serves 2
Soft tofu 220 grams Shiitake mushrooms 5 pieces Tomato 1 piece Green bell pepper 1/2 piece Yellow bell pepper 1/2 piece Leek 1 tablespoon Crispy frying flour 1 cup Cornstarch 2 tablespoons Seasoning powder 1 teaspoon Sugar 1 teaspoon Sesame oil 1 teaspoon
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How to prepare Soft Tofu with Vegetable Sauce
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Prepare the ingredients
Shiitake mushrooms you bought, cut off the stems and soak in diluted salt water for 10 – 15 minutes, rinse with water and then cut into small pieces.
Wash tomatoes and bell peppers several times with water, drain and then cut off both ends, remove the seeds inside and dice.
Soak soft tofu in warm water for about 10 minutes, then rinse with water, then cut into round slices about 1/4 inch thick.
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Fry the soft tofu
You mix 1 cup of crispy flour with 1/2 cup of water and stir well until the batter thickens.
Next, you dip the soft tofu into the crispy flour mixture and then fry until golden brown on both sides.
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Vegetable Sauce
You place a pan on the stove, sautéing oil with 1 tablespoon of minced leeks. Then add the prepared shiitake mushrooms, tomatoes, and bell peppers to stir-fry until cooked.
You season with 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil into the pan and stir well.
Next, you mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1/2 cup of water and add it to the pan to thicken.
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Completion
You place the fried tofu on a plate, then drizzle the vegetable sauce on top. With just a little time and simple steps, you have completed stir-fried tofu with vegetables for your family meal.
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Finished Product
Fried silken tofu that is still soft and smooth combined with stir-fried vegetables and mushrooms creates a truly appealing dish. When you eat it, you will feel the creamy flavor of the tofu along with the natural sweetness of the vegetables and mushrooms. All of these are blended together to create an indescribable allure.
Above are detailed instructions on 2 ways to cook soft tofu with tomato sauce, vegetables to make your meal more flavorful. I hope this recipe will help you have another delicious, nutritious dish to change up your family meals.
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