Vietnamese Stuffed Tomatoes

This Vietnamese stuffed tomatoes recipe is another family favourite that I have enjoyed all through my childhood. It is basically hollowed out tomatoes packed with pork mince and vegetables, then cooked in a delicious sauce. Super easy and quick to make, this recipe is easily one of best comfort dishes that you are sure to enjoy!

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In a bowl, add the dried black fungus and soak in boiling water for at least 20 minutes. Once ready, finely chop into small pieces. Soak the noodles for 10 minutes in hot water

Step 2

Use a spoon to core out the tomatoes. Save the pulp and put it into a medium bowl.

Step 3

Add all sauce ingredients to the pulp and combine well. Leave aside until needed.

Step 4

Prep all your ingredients.

Step 5

In a mixing bowl, add the stuffing ingredients and combine well with your hands.

Step 6

In each tomato cup, sprinkle a little bit of cornstarch in the middle. Rub the cornstarch in with your fingers and then add the stuffing into each tomato cup. Make sure to pack it tight and generous.

Step 7

Warm up a fry pan on medium high with 2 tbsp of oil. Sprinkle a little cornstarch on the top of each stuffed tomato then into the pan meat side down. Cook for 3 – 4 minutes or until the meat has browned but not burnt.

Step 8

Once done, flip the tomatoes on to the other side and add let it cook for a further 2 minutes.

Step 9

After 2 minutes, add the sauce into the pan and flip the tomatoes back over. Make sure the meat side is immersed in the sauce. Turn the heat down to medium low and let it simmer for roughly 2 – 3 minutes.

Step 10

Check to see if the meat is done by taking one out and cutting it in half. If yes, then take the tomatoes out and onto a serving bowl. If not, then cook until done.

Step 11

In a small bowl, mix the thickener together and add it to the sauce. Keep stirring with a spoon until it is fully combined and the sauce has thickened.

Step 12

Add the spring onions and taste test. Adjust the sauce according to your preference.

Step 13

Pour the sauce over the stuffed tomatoes and serve with white jasmine rice.

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