Stuffed Tofu(Tofu Nhoe) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

cooked rice
10 (2 x 2-inches cut) tofu
1/2 lb. ground pork
1 small chopped onion
1 tsp. ground black pepper
2 Tbsp. fish sauce
1 tsp. m.s.g.
2 Tbsp. dried tree ears
vegetable oil
2 small tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
3 large green onions, cut into 2-inch lengths

Preparation

Prepare rice and set aside.
In a small bowl, soak tree ears in hot water until softened, about 2 minutes.
Drain, rinse, cut off the hard knobs and chop coarse.
Set aside.
Mix pork, onion, pepper, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, dried tree ears and m.s.g. in medium bowl.
Use a teaspoon, spoon the center of each cut tofu, leaving a small hole.
(Be careful not to spoon all the way to the bottom of the tofu).
Cover the tofu hole with meat mixtures.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil until hot.
Add tofu and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
Add tomatoes and remaining fish sauce into the tofu skillet and simmer, stirring a few times, for about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and add green onions.
Serve hot with rice.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.