Vietnamese
Vietnamese - Rice Dishes
Tofu Rice Dish
Chef's Menu Description
Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups jasmine rice
- • 400g firm tofu, cut into slabs
- • 3 ripe tomatoes, diced
- • 3 cloves garlic, minced
- • 2 shallots, sliced
- • 2 tbsp fish sauce
- • 1 tsp sugar
- • 1/2 cup water
- • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Rinse and cook the rice. Cut the tofu into slabs and pat dry.
2
Phase 2
Heat oil in a pan and fry the tofu on both sides until golden; set aside.
3
Phase 3
In the same pan, fry the garlic and shallots, add the tomatoes, and cook until soft.
4
Phase 4
Add water, fish sauce, and sugar; simmer until the sauce thickens.
5
Phase 5
Return the tofu and simmer 5 minutes so it absorbs the sauce.
6
Phase 6
Spoon the tofu and sauce over the rice and serve.