Vietnamese 20 min

Vietnamese Dau Hu Sot Ca Chua (Tofu in Tomato Sauce)

Name: Vietnamese Dau Hu Sot Ca Chua (Tofu in Tomato Sauce)
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 2 blocks (14 oz each) firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes; 4 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped; 1 medium onion, sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegan); 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces; Fresh cilantro for garnish

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Ingredientsfor 2

240

Cal

16g

Protein

16g

Carbs

14g

Fat

12 blocks (14 oz each) firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes
24 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped
31 medium onion, sliced
44 cloves garlic, minced
52 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegan)
61 tablespoon sugar
71/2 teaspoon black pepper
83 tablespoons vegetable oil
93 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
10Fresh cilantro for garnish

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Instructions

1
Pan-fry tofu cubes in 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, for 6–8 minutes until golden on multiple sides. The golden crust helps the tofu hold together in the sauce. Remove and set aside.
2
Add remaining oil to the same pan. Sauté onion and garlic over medium heat for 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3
Add chopped tomatoes, fish sauce, sugar, and black pepper. Cook over medium-high heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes completely break down and the sauce thickens. The sauce should be rich red and jammy.
4
Return fried tofu to the pan. Gently toss to coat in the tomato sauce and heat through, about 2 minutes.
5
Add green onions and stir once. Serve over steamed rice garnished with fresh cilantro. This humble dish is a Vietnamese home cooking staple — simple, nutritious, and deeply satisfying.