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    Stuffed Tofu in Spicy Tomato Sauce

    By: Thomas Published: 21 Oct, 19 Updated: 4 Nov, 20 10 Comments

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    Stuffed Tofu in Spicy Tomato Sauce

    Stuffed Tofu in Tomato Sauce

    Say goodbye to boring tofu, there is another winner in town: stuffed tofu!

    Here is another Vietnamese-inspired recipe, it consists of tofu that is stuffed with mushrooms, carrots, bell pepper, and served in a sweet and spicy tomato sauce. It's SUPER good and definitely different from baked or sautéed tofu!

    Stuffed Tofu in Tomato Sauce

    The recipe starts with the tofu that is carved out as you can see below. Then, the tofu is mashed and mixed with finely diced mushrooms (I went with shiitakes), carrots, red bell pepper, as well as soy sauce and coconut sugar to season it.

    Stuffed Tofu in Tomato Sauce

    This recipe is versatile, so feel free to use vegetables you have on hand. Want to tweak this recipe a bit? Go with cabbage, kale, or even cooked chickpeas for more texture!

    Next, you want to fill the tofu pouches tightly with the tofu filling. If you want the tofu to be slightly crispy on the outside, I recommend you shallow-fry it for a few minutes before making the tomato sauce.

    Stuffed Tofu in Tomato Sauce

    Now onto the tomato sauce! It is easy, you start by cooking aromatics like garlic, chili, and green onions until fragrant. Then add diced tomatoes, ketchup, soy sauce, and coconut sugar.

    Cook for a few minutes, until it slightly thickens before adding the stuffed tofu to the sauce.

    Stuffed Tofu in Tomato Sauce

    The tofu will soak up the spicy and flavorful tomato sauce, SO GOOD!

    Stuffed Tofu in Tomato Sauce

    This tofu is tender on the inside, chewy on the outside, and comes with a tomato sauce that is spicy/sweet, which takes it to another level! If you are looking for a different way to cook tofu, you should definitely try this one!

    Looking for more tofu recipes? Check out these Saucy Caramelized Tofu Bowls, Sesame Crusted Hoisin Tofu Bowls, or these Spicy Seaweed Tofu Rolls!

    Let me know in the comments if you try this recipe!

    Stuffed Tofu in Tomato Sauce

    Stuffed Tofu in Tomato Sauce

    Stuffed Tofu in Spicy Tomato Sauce

    Author: Thomas
    Tofu stuffed with veggies and served in a flavorful, spicy, and sweet tomato sauce. A famous Vietnamese dish!
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    Prep Time 50 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Vietnamese
    Servings 5 Stuffed Tofu
    Calories 244 kcal
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    Ingredients
     
     

    • 5 pieces (about 500g) of fried tofu homemade or store-bought
    • 2-3 mushrooms finely chopped
    • ½ carrot very finely diced
    • ½ red bell pepper very finely diced
    • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon coconut sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    Tomato Sauce

    • 2 tablespoon oil
    • 3 cloves of garlic minced
    • ½ red chili sliced
    • 2 green onions chopped
    • 3 tomatoes finely chopped
    • 3 tablespoon ketchup
    • 2 tablespoon coconut sugar start with one and adjust to your liking
    • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • a pinch of salt as needed

    Instructions
     

    • Start by preparing the stuffed tofu. Using a sharp knife, carve out the inside of each tofu piece, making sure you don't go all the way through. See photo for more detail.
    • Transfer the carved out tofu to a mixing bowl. Add the finely diced mushrooms, carrot, red bell pepper, soy sauce, coconut sugar, and salt. Using a fork, mash everything together until it forms a slightly chunky paste. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. At this point, you can add some chili or chopped fresh herbs for extra flavor.
    • Fill the tofu pouches with the mashed tofu mixture, making sure to pack it tight. Be careful not to break the tofu pouches.
    • Heat two tablespoons of oil in a large non-stick skillet. Once hot, fry the stuffed tofu pieces on each side for about 5 minutes. This step is optional but makes the tofu crispy on the outside. Remove the tofu from the skillet and transfer to a plate lined with kitchen paper towel to remove excess oil.
    • In the same skillet, heat another two tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the garlic, sliced chili and green onions and cook for about 3 minutes.
    • Next, add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until they are cooked and have slightly thickened. Add the ketchup, coconut sugar, and soy sauce, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
    • Add the stuffed tofu back to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, flipping them once to coat with the tomato sauce.
    • Add the ground black pepper, top with chopped green onions and serve with rice or quinoa on the side!
    • This stuffed tofu will keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

    Notes

    Nutritional information is an estimate.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 Tofu (with sauce)Calories: 244 kcalCarbohydrates: 16.3 gProtein: 14.1 gFat: 15.7 gFiber: 2 gSugar: 9.4 g
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    Comments

    1. Renee

      October 21, 2019 at 10:55 pm

      I am constantly amazed at your creativity. Most unique vegan blog out there. Love it! Thanks for all you do. 🙂

      Reply
      • Thomas

        October 22, 2019 at 12:41 pm

        Thanks Renee, really appreciate it!

        Reply
    2. Hels

      October 22, 2019 at 9:42 am

      That looks delicious I'm loving your plant based goodness so creative

      Reply
      • Thomas

        October 22, 2019 at 12:43 pm

        Thanks Hels!

        Reply
    3. Christina

      December 08, 2019 at 5:30 am

      Wow this sounds good and very different. What could you eat it with? Plain jasmin rice perhaps? Great page lovin the recipes gotta try some!

      Reply
      • Thomas

        December 10, 2019 at 5:37 am

        Rice would be good!

        Reply
    4. Coralie

      August 19, 2020 at 9:06 am

      I Love your recipes! New follower. Thank you so much!
      Coralie

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      • Thomas

        August 31, 2020 at 6:30 pm

        Thanks so much Coralie!

        Reply
    5. Geia martin

      November 03, 2020 at 10:11 pm

      Great recipes!!!!! Thank you so much!!

      Reply
      • Thomas

        November 04, 2020 at 12:00 pm

        You're welcome Geia! 🙂

        Reply

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