Vietnamese Fried Tofu with Tomato Paste
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Cooking:
10 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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Ingredients for - Vietnamese Fried Tofu with Tomato Paste

1. Firm tofu - 1 pound
2. Canola oil for frying - 1 pound
3. Roma tomatoes, cut into wedges - 5 medium
4. Water - ½ cup
5. Tomato paste - 1 tablespoon
6. White sugar - 1 teaspoon
7. Salt, or to taste - 1 teaspoon
8. Green onions, sliced, or to taste - 1 bunch

How to cook deliciously - Vietnamese Fried Tofu with Tomato Paste

1. Stage

Rinse tofu and press using a tofu press to remove all water, about 15 minutes. Cut into 1/2x1x1-inch pieces.

2. Stage

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

3. Stage

Fry tofu in the hot oil until golden, about 5 minutes.

4. Stage

Transfer fried tofu to a deep frying pan with tomatoes, water, tomato paste, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce to medium-low heat and let simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Top with green onions.