Thai Tofu with Tomatoes
🌟Main ingredient:Tofu
✨secondary ingredients: tomatoes and garlic
⏱️Cooking time: 60 minutes
🌶️Spice level: Mild
👨👩👦👦Number of diners: Couple
Ingredients
350g
firm
tofu
2
tomatoes
3
cloves
of
garlic
1
large
onion
2
tablespoons
vegetable
oil
1
teaspoon
soy
sauce
1
teaspoon
fish
sauce
1
teaspoon
sugar
1/2
teaspoon
salt
1/2
teaspoon
black
pepper
1/2
teaspoon
red
pepper
flakes
(optional)
Cooking steps
1. Press tofu between paper towels to remove excess water, then cut into bite-sized cubes.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
3. Mince the garlic and chop the onion and tomatoes.
4. Add garlic and onion to the pan, sauté until softened and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
5. Add tofu cubes to the pan and cook until lightly golden on all sides, stirring occasionally, about 5-7 minutes.
6. Stir in tomatoes, soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
7. Reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the tomatoes are soft and the flavors are well combined.
8. Serve the Thai tofu with tomatoes over steamed rice, and garnish with fresh herbs like cilantro or basil, if desired.
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