Steamed tofu – strange but familiar street food is very “fever” in Can Tho

Referring to tofu, people often think of a lot of delicious dishes. Indeed, tofu is suitable for both vegetarians and vegans, and when combined with other ingredients, it creates many memorable dishes. However, tofu is often prepared to be eaten with rice, and is rarely seen as a stand-alone snack.

But recently, in Can Tho, steamed tofu is being sold on street carts. The dish quickly conquered foodies in Can Tho and quickly created a small fever on social networks.

Steamed tofu boat.

Steamed tofu has a new taste from close ingredients

So what is steamed tofu? Steamed tofu is a dish made from fried tofu but is steamed hot. When eating, people cut tofu pieces in half, stuffing them with various fillings.

Yes, tofu to make steamed tofu is fried tofu. Tofu must be selected fresh out of the oven, still hot, fried and then steamed to ensure the delicious taste of tofu because it is soft, succulent and especially fresh. Tofu can be steamed with different types of flavoring water, but most steamed tofu cars currently steam tofu with pandan leaf juice. Just opening the lid, the fragrant pandan leaves mixed with the characteristic smell of tofu are extremely stimulating.

Simple, rustic steamed tofu car – Photo: Minh Thong

Tofu is always kept hot and fragrant with pandan leaves. – Photo: Minh Thong

When a customer buys, the seller will take a piece of hot tofu, split it horizontally, add salt and pepper for salty, the the; sour and sour octopus; fragrant fried onions; dry chicken flavor; laksa leaves,… After completing the steps, the usual piece of tofu suddenly becomes strangely attractive, friends. It has all the colors, flavors, and flavors that are not inferior to any other dish.

The salesman’s process of making steamed tofu ensures hygiene – Photo: Minh Thong

Steamed tofu is easy to buy, easy to eat, affordable price

Currently in Can Tho, you can easily see steamed tofu cars for sale on the roadside, especially at Luu Huu Phuoc park, Ninh Kieu night market,… Steamed tofu is stored in a foam box. , a steamed tofu child with full topping debt is only 7,000 VND. If you buy a combo of 3 pieces, then 20 thousand. The price may vary slightly depending on the place of sale, but the floor level is only within that range.

Photo: Diep Bao Ngan

Steamed tofu is compact, can be used for breakfast, lunch and dinner as a snack. The fatty taste of tofu mixed with the ingredients and spices inside it is very special and delicious. Eat it once and you will have to crave it.

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