Vietnamese Steamed Tofu

Altered version of a recipe found in Vegetarian Cooking Around the World cookbook.

• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb firm tofu, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce (reduced sodium is best)
• 2  tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped scallion
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1  teaspoon red pepper flakes (less if you prefer less spicy foods)

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and refrigerate for up to two hours, covered, to allow tofu to absorb seasonings.
2. Transfer ingredients to a heat-resistant bowl.
3. Fill a steamer with 1/2 c water and bring to boil.
4. Place entire bowl into steamer, cover, and steam over medium heat for 25 minutes. Add boiling water to bottom of steamer if it begins to run low.
5. Best served plain or with steamed brown rice.