This chive and tofu soup is a classic. It is delicious and flavorful thanks to the natural flavors of the chives, yet incredibly easy and quick to make.
Tag: tofu
Canh cà bung • Vietnamese eggplant soup
A simple but flavorful and comforting soup from Northern Vietnam- traditionally made with eggplant, tomato, fried tofu, and pork (but can easily be veganized). What makes this soup really special is the tía tô – purple perilla leaves.
Đậu phụ rán tẩm hành • Fried tofu with sweet & savory green onion sauce
Delicious golden fried tofu doused in a sweet & savory sauce made with green onion, fish sauce (or soy sauce), and sugar.
Cá viên chiên • Fried fish balls & assorted skewers
One of my favorite after school snacks from primary school. I remember packing up my books as quickly as possible and running out the gates with my friends, straight to the little street cart waiting for us. Even though everyone calls them “cá viên chiên” […]
Canh hẹ đậu phụ nấm chay • Vegan chive & tofu soup with mushroom
A bowl of “canh” – soup (often vegetable-heavy) is a necessity for a traditional Vietnamese dinner. We eat bits of the soup in between other dishes at the table and particularly at the end when we pour the broth over the last bit of rice […]
Đậu chiên sốt trứng muối • Fried tofu with salted egg sauce
Deliciously crispy pieces of tofu coated in a decadent umami salted egg yolk sauce.
Ốc chuối đậu • Snail stew with green bananas & tofu
“Ốc chuối đậu” which literally means “Snail banana tofu” is a very traditional Northern Vietnamese folk dish that even some people from other regions of Vietnam may not have tried. If you’re ready to graduate from our Ốc nhồi thịt to something a little more […]
Đậu hũ nhồi thịt • Pork-stuffed Tofu
Tofu is often seen only as a meat alternative consumed by vegetarians/vegans in the U.S., but in Vietnam, it is an ingredient beloved by all. We love tofu in al its variations and cooking methods- we have savory and sweet dishes made with tofu; we […]
Đậu hũ bao bố chay • Vegan stuffed tofu “burlap” sacks
Want an easy recipe that looks really impressive? Look no further! These adorable “burlap” tofu sacks are filled with pure goodness and makes a great appetizer or main! The tofu pieces are fried until crispy, stuffed with a mixture of delicious sautéed veggies, then simmered […]