Tofu in Tomato-Pepper Sauce

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Đậu hũ sốt cà is a traditional dish originating from the mountainous Sapa area. The dish consists of crisp tofu cooked in tomato-pepper sauce. It's made with a combination of tofu cubes, garlic, shallots, chili peppers, tomatoes, salt, sugar, black pepper, fish sauce, and scallions. The tofu is fried in oil until crisp, while the other ingredients are cooked into a fragrant sauce. Once done, the tofu is arranged on a plate and the sauce is spooned over the tofu. If desired, the dish can be garnished with chopped coriander before serving. It's very prized by the ethnic minorities in Sapa, who rarely eat meat and their staple diet usually comprises of vegetables and freshly pressed tofu that can be found at the Sapa markets.