Stuffed Tofu in Spicy Tomato Sauce
Chewy on the outside and tender on the inside, this Vietnamese stuffed tofu features a savory filling of hearty mushrooms and carrots. It’s simmered in a homemade tomato sauce that hits all the right notes: sweet, salty, and just spicy enough. If you are looking for a fun way to cook tofu, this recipe is well worth trying!
Say goodbye to boring tofu. Stuffed tofu is the new favorite!
Let me explain the concept quickly: Thick blocks of tofu are fried (or air-fried!) until golden brown. This creates a crust around the tofu and strengthens it. The inside is scooped out, seasoned, and mixed with sautéed vegetables and aromatics, then stuffed back into the tofu shell.
Finally, the tofu is gently simmered in a sweet-and-spicy tomato sauce until the crust turns chewy and soaks up all of that bold, savory flavor. It’s SUPER tasty and definitely different from your regular baked or sautéed tofu!
Just a quick heads-up: this is not a quick recipe. While it’s not difficult to make, it’s more time-consuming than my other recent tofu recipes. For quicker tofu recipes, check out my lemongrass air fryer tofu, General Tso’s tofu, or this saucy gochujang tofu.
