Steamed tofu with Vietnamese coriander

Steamed tofu with Vietnamese coriander is a rustic dish but irresistibly delicious. The article below will show you the recipe for this super easy steamed dish.

How to choose to buy delicious, quality tofu:

You should buy tofu that is ivory white in color and feels light when held. Tofu made from soybeans feels soft and smooth to the touch. When smelled, it has a characteristic aroma.

Do not buy hard tofu that feels heavy when picked up because it contains gypsum. Chemically processed tofu will be pure white and should never be purchased.

Ingredient:

- 8 pieces of fried tofu;

- A little Vietnamese coriander;

- 4 kumquats; 1 chili; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon cooking oil; 1 tablespoon salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon MSG.

Processing:

Drain the tofu. If you buy white tofu, fry both sides until golden brown and then drain the oil.

Pick the green leaves and tops of the Vietnamese coriander, wash them and drain. Cut the kumquats in half and remove the seeds. Remove the stems of the chili peppers and chop finely.

Make chili sauce:

Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pan and heat the oil. Once the oil is hot, reduce the heat to low and add 1 tablespoon of sugar, stir well until the sugar dissolves and forms a caramel color.

Next, add about 2 tablespoons of water and chopped chili, season with 1 teaspoon of MSG and 1 teaspoon of chili powder. Stir well for about 3-5 minutes then turn off the stove.

Steamed tofu:

Arrange the tofu in a steamer and steam for about 5 - 8 minutes until the tofu is soft, then remove.

Complete:

After steaming the tofu, cut it in half horizontally, but be careful not to cut it all apart. Brush a little salt, pepper, and chili sauce on top, add a few Vietnamese coriander leaves, and squeeze half a lemon into the cut surface of the tofu, then close it up and enjoy.

Finished product:

Soft, fragrant, fatty tofu combined with Vietnamese coriander, spicy chili sauce, and the sour taste of kumquat creates an extremely attractive flavor.

According to giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn

Source: https://baokhanhhoa.vn/doi-song/am-thuc/202507/dau-phu-hap-rau-ram-b380780/