Tofu and Eggs with Tomato Mushroom Sauce

15 mins
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Grab a few tomatoes and chop them.
  2. 2Grab a few tomatoes and chop them.
  3. 3Grab a few tomatoes and chop them.
  4. 4Chop the mushrooms (chestnut and shiitake suggested for flavor).
  5. 5Chop the mushrooms (chestnut and shiitake suggested for flavor).
  6. 6Chop the mushrooms (chestnut and shiitake suggested for flavor).
  7. 7Start by sautéing spring onions until the kitchen smells amazing.
  8. 8Start by sautéing spring onions until the kitchen smells amazing.
  9. 9Start by sautéing spring onions until the kitchen smells amazing.
  10. 10Add mushrooms and let them dance in the pan for a bit.
  11. 11Add mushrooms and let them dance in the pan for a bit.
  12. 12Add mushrooms and let them dance in the pan for a bit.
  13. 13Add the chopped tomatoes.
  14. 14Add the chopped tomatoes.
  15. 15Add the chopped tomatoes.
  16. 16Season with salt, a dash of fish sauce, mushroom seasoning, a little sugar, and black pepper.
  17. 17Season with salt, a dash of fish sauce, mushroom seasoning, a little sugar, and black pepper.
  18. 18Season with salt, a dash of fish sauce, mushroom seasoning, a little sugar, and black pepper.
  19. 19Cook them down, then add a splash of water.
  20. 20Cook them down, then add a splash of water.
  21. 21Cook them down, then add a splash of water.
  22. 22Simmer for 5 minutes until you get a rich, glossy, umami sauce. Set it aside.
  23. 23Simmer for 5 minutes until you get a rich, glossy, umami sauce. Set it aside.
  24. 24Simmer for 5 minutes until you get a rich, glossy, umami sauce. Set it aside.
  25. 25In another pan, add silken tofu and break it into chunks.
  26. 26In another pan, add silken tofu and break it into chunks.
  27. 27In another pan, add silken tofu and break it into chunks.
  28. 28Crack three eggs, season lightly with salt and pepper, then pour them over the tofu.
  29. 29Crack three eggs, season lightly with salt and pepper, then pour them over the tofu.
  30. 30Crack three eggs, season lightly with salt and pepper, then pour them over the tofu.
  31. 31Cover and let it cook for about a minute until the eggs are just half set.
  32. 32Cover and let it cook for about a minute until the eggs are just half set.
  33. 33Cover and let it cook for about a minute until the eggs are just half set.
  34. 34Pour the rich tomato mushroom sauce over the top.
  35. 35Pour the rich tomato mushroom sauce over the top.
  36. 36Pour the rich tomato mushroom sauce over the top.
  37. 37Spread the sauce gently, put the lid back on and simmer for three more minutes.
  38. 38Spread the sauce gently, put the lid back on and simmer for three more minutes.
  39. 39Spread the sauce gently, put the lid back on and simmer for three more minutes.
  40. 40Finish with a handful of spring onions and a little chili if you like heat.
  41. 41Finish with a handful of spring onions and a little chili if you like heat.
  42. 42Finish with a handful of spring onions and a little chili if you like heat.

Ingredients

  • 1 block silken tofu
  • 1 block silken tofu
  • 1 block silken tofu
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 2 tomatoes
  • mushrooms (any kind – fresh or dried)
  • mushrooms (any kind – fresh or dried)
  • mushrooms (any kind – fresh or dried)
  • spring onions
  • spring onions
  • spring onions
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • fish sauce
  • fish sauce
  • fish sauce
  • mushroom seasoning/MSG (optional)
  • mushroom seasoning/MSG (optional)
  • mushroom seasoning/MSG (optional)
  • sugar
  • sugar
  • sugar
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • chilli
  • chilli
  • chilli

Equipment

pan

Tips

  • Chop tomatoes for faster cooking
  • Any mushrooms work
  • Cook spring onions until aromatic
  • Season lightly with salt and pepper for eggs
  • Serve with rice for a full meal