Tofu and Eggs with Tomato Mushroom Sauce

15m
Serves 2
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Directions

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

Ingredients

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