Đậu Hũ Sốt Cà Chua (Vietnamese Crispy Tofu Braised in Scallion & Ripe Tomato Sauce) – Authentic Vietnam Recipe

Ingredients for Đậu Hũ Sốt Cà Chua (Vietnamese Crispy Tofu Braised in Scallion & Ripe Tomato Sauce) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) golden pan-seared firm tofu cubes, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups 4 ripe plum tomatoes cooked into a jammy sauce, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup steamed jasmine rice
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with lots of chopped scallions and cilantro
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Vietnam seasoning (garlic, shallots, savory soy/mushroom seasoning, black pepper)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown golden pan-seared firm tofu cubes for 5 minutes.
2. Add minced onion, garlic, lots of chopped scallions and cilantro, and garlic, shallots, savory soy/mushroom seasoning, black pepper, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
3. Add 4 ripe plum tomatoes cooked into a jammy sauce and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
4. Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
5. Stir in steamed jasmine rice right before serving warm.