Creamy Pepper & Egg Rice Bowl with Buttered Bread
25 min
Vietnamese Fried Tofu and Tomato Noodle Bowl
A light and flavorful Vietnamese noodle dish featuring crispy fried tofu and well-cooked tomato served over fresh bún tươi (Vietnamese fresh rice noodles), dressed with savory soy sauce. This simple yet satisfying dish combines tender noodles with savory umami flavors and is perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
20 min
Easy
2 servings
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Taste Profile
Sweet2/10
Salty6/10
Sour4/10
Umami7/10
Spicy0/10
🥄 Texture
The dish combines soft, slippery fresh rice noodles with slightly crisp-edged fried tofu that becomes tender inside after warming in the sauce. The tomato sauce is chunky and coating, offering a pleasant contrast of smooth, saucy body against the tofu pieces.
👃 Aroma
Warm, savory notes of soy and gently caramelized cooked tomato dominate the aroma, with a faint toasted/fried tofu scent in the background. The overall scent is comforting and slightly sweet-tangy rather than sharp or herbal.
🍷 Pairs Well With
Jasmine green tea or a light, crisp lager; alternatively a bright, citrusy white wine like Sauvignon Blanc to cut through the sauce.
🥗 Side Dishes
Fresh herb platter (mint, cilantro, Thai basil) with lime wedges and sliced cucumber; pickled carrots and daikon or Vietnamese summer rolls for a crunchy, refreshing contrast.
Ingredients(6 items)
- 1200 grams fried tofu (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2150 grams well cooked tomato (crushed or chopped)
- 3300 grams bún tươi (fresh Vietnamese rice noodles)
- 43 tablespoons soy sauce
- 51 cup water (for sauce)
- 61 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance flavors)
Nutrition Information(per serving)
285
Calories
16g
Protein
32g
Carbs
12g
Fat
Instructions
- 1
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Gently place the bún tươi into the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through and softened. Drain well and divide into serving bowls.
- 2
In a small saucepan, combine the well-cooked tomato, soy sauce, water, and sugar (if using). Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- 3
Heat the tomato sauce mixture over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until it reaches a gentle simmer. The sauce should become slightly thickened and aromatic.
- 4
Warm the fried tofu pieces in the sauce for 2 minutes, ensuring they are well-coated and heated through.
- 5
Ladle the tomato sauce with fried tofu pieces over the noodles in each bowl, distributing the tofu evenly.
- 6
Serve immediately while hot. Adjust soy sauce to taste if needed.
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