Name: Stuffed Tofu
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 small fresh chile, preferably Thai chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 scallion, trimmed and chopped; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon nam pla; ¼ pound shrimp, peeled; ¼ pound lean pork, trimmed; 1 garlic clove, peeled; corn, grapeseed, or other neutral oil for deep-frying; 1 pound (1 package) firm tofu, drained and patted dry; 2 teaspoons rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons sugar

Preparation info

Makes
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
40 min

Appears in

The Best Recipes in the World

By Mark Bittman

Published 2005

About

Tofu is often, perhaps even usually, eaten as part of a vegetarian meal, but it’s also delicious when paired with shrimp or pork. This dish has some of the flavors and textures of Tod Mun, but the tofu adds a smooth texture and subtle flavor. For information on fish sauces like nam pla. Serve this as an appetizer or as one of the centerpieces of a larger Asian meal.

Use all shrimp if you like or sub