Charred Firm Tofu Pho
A charred Vietnamese firm tofu pho with Thai basil and lime, finished with hoisin sauce, star anise and lemongrass, served over rice noodles.
Ingredients
Instructions
Press the tofu between paper towels to remove excess moisture, then cube it, season, and bake over medium-high heat until well browned, about 6 minutes.
Add the lime, cooking until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the hoisin sauce, star anise, lemongrass and chili for 4 minutes.
Cook the rice noodles separately according to package directions.
Let everything simmer for about 12 minutes so the flavors meld.
Toss through the Thai basil just before serving.
Serve hot over the rice noodles, garnished with fresh herbs.
Nutrition (estimated)
Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.