Breakfast and brunch, Main course, Vietnam, Stir Fry

SALTED LEMONGRASS TOFU ROLLED WITH SEAWEED

by Thao Le

Tofu is a mainstay of many Vietnamese families' vegetarian menus when it comes to rustic dishes that are suitable for the palates of many vegetarians. Tofu is a source of many essential elements, including calories and soy protein, and has a naturally sweet and fragrant flavor.

Surely you have heard of Lemongrass Salted Tofu by now? Even though this is a simple vegetarian meal, it is bursting with flavor. To keep things interesting, Anchay.vn and Food Blogger Duong Yen Nhi (Accnhi) are pleased to present you with a new version of Salted Lemongrass Tofu Rolled with Seaweed. After marinating the tofu in spices and lemongrass, it will be wrapped in rice paper and seaweed and fried till crisp and golden brown.

From what you have heard, we think you have gotten an idea of how visually appealing and tasty the dish will be. This Salted Lemongrass Tofu Rolled with Seaweed, prepared using readily available ingredients, is very easy to make at home. Allow us to lead you to the kitchen, where we will begin cooking this one-of-a-kind dish!

Total Time

20 mins

Difficulty

Easy

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Ingredients for 2 Servings

1

box of White Tofu (or 3 small blocks)
3

stalks of Lemongrass (minced)
4

small cubes of Fermented Bean Curd (pureed)

Time

Preparation Time

15 mins
Cooking Time

5 mins
Total Time

20 mins

Goes Great with

VEGAN GOURD STUFFED WITH RICE AND MUSHROOM SAUCE

VEGAN VEGETABLES RICE AND PEANUT BUTTER SAUCE

Method

PREPARATION
Make the Tofu Marinade: Prepare a tofu marinade by adding minced lemongrass and seasoning with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Stuff tofu with the mixture
Spread the fermented bean curd evenly around the tofu's sides, then slit the tofu's surface and fill it with the lemongrass mixture.
Step 2: Wrap the Tofu
Following that, wrap the tofu with a small sheet of seaweed. Then wrap another piece of rice paper over the tofu to create a covering.
Step 3: Fry the Tofu before serving
Finally, coat the outer layer of the tofu with tapioca or cornstarch and fry until golden brown on both sides over low heat.
Serve with steamed rice, dipped in spicy soy sauce, and paired with a salad.

Notes:

This recipe for Salted Lemongrass Tofu Rolled with Seaweed is a recommendation for delicious tofu variations based on Anchay.vn and Food Blogger Duong Yen Nhi (Accnhi)’s recipe, in addition to vegetarian tofu meals. Nothing beats a piece of hot tofu paired with spicy soy sauce, salad, and steaming rice. Let us demonstrate your cooking skills on weekends for the enjoyment of your family!

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