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Tofu and Tomatoes With Spinach and Basil

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Tofu and tomatoes with spinach and basil on a serving platter.
Photo by Uyen Luu

Sizzling, juicy tomatoes with tofu is a really popular dish at the Vietnamese table; it has a wonderful umami flavor and is quick and easy to prepare. You can actually use any savory condiment here, from soy sauce to (vegan) fish sauce. Use any sweet and sour seasoning too, depending on what you have around, for extra goodness. I like to stir in spinach or kale from time to time.

This recipe was excerpted from ‘Vietnamese Vegetarian’ by Uyen Luu. Buy the full book on Amazon.

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