Vietnamese Lemongrass Chili Tofu

Name: Vietnamese Lemongrass Chili Tofu
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1 lb tofu ((medium firm or firm)); 6-7 tablespoons finely minced lemongrass ((3-4 stalks, white tender part only)); 1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallots; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 bird's-eye chili, seeds removed, minced; salt; cooking oil

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:10min

Vietnamese Lemongrass Chili Tofu (Dau Hu Chien Sa Ot) is a popular vegan Southern Vietnamese dish. Tofu is marinated with a lot of minced lemongrass and bird's eye chili before being fried until golden, crispy and fragrant.

Updated at: Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:36:11 GMT