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Vietnamese Steamed Tofu

Vietnamese Steamed Tofu Recipe

Altered version of a recipe found in Vegetarian Cooking Around the World cookbook.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 25 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Vietnamese
Calories 91 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb firm tofu, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (reduced sodium is best)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup chopped scallion
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (less if you prefer less spicy foods)

Instructions
 

  • Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and refrigerate for up to two hours, covered, to allow tofu to absorb seasonings.
  • Transfer ingredients to a heat-resistant bowl.
  • Fill a steamer with 1/2 c water and bring to boil.
  • Place entire bowl into steamer, cover, and steam over medium heat for 25 minutes. Add boiling water to bottom of steamer if it begins to run low.
  • Best served plain or with steamed brown rice.

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Nutrition

Serving: 139gCalories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 3.8gProtein: 10.6gFat: 4.8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 664mgFiber: 1.6gSugar: 1.2g
Keyword < 4 Hours, Beans, Easy, Healthy, Low Cholesterol, Soy/Tofu, Vegan, Very Low Carbs
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