Vietnamese Caramelized Tofu

with Crispy Asian Slaw

The various textures in this dish are the result of a few simple cooking techniques you can now add to your back pocket. When making the caramel sauce, it’s important not to stir the sugar into the water; simply sprinkle it over and watch it dissolve. If it does crystalize, just add a few tablespoons of water, dissolve the sugar, and try again. You can put this authentic sauce over the entire dish.