Vietnamese (French Inspired) Stuffed Tomatoes

Name: Vietnamese (French Inspired) Stuffed Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large ripe tomatoes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, ground; cilantro (garnish); 7 ounces ground pork; 2 large dried shiitake mushrooms (optional); 2 teaspoons fish sauce; 1/2 tablespoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 2 shallots, minced; 1 scallion, chopped; 2 tablespoons water; 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce; 1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1/2 tablespoon sugar

Servings: persons

4 large ripe tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, ground
cilantro (garnish)
7 ounces ground pork
2 large dried shiitake mushrooms (optional)
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 shallots, minced
1 scallion, chopped
2 tablespoons water
1/2 tablespoon fish sauce
1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce
1/2 tablespoon sugar

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["Slice off about 1/2"" tomato top and scoop the seeds inside.", "Reserve pulp for sauce in a small bowl, set aside.", "Dry each side of tomato ""cup"" gently until dry with a paper towel.", "Fill each cup with the filling ingredients (pork, shiitake mushrooms, 2 TB fish sauce, sugar, ground pepper, shallots and scallion), making sure they are tightly packed in tomato.", "Over medium high heat, add olive oil to cover bottom of saute pan.", "When oil is hot, place tomatoes with the meat facing down", "Cook until surface of meat is nice and golden, or approximately 10-15 minutes.", "Transfer all tomatoes to roasting pan and bake for 40 minutes.", "SAUCE PREPARATION: Add the reserved tomato pulp to small saucepan and bring it to a boil.", "Simmer uncovered about 5-10 minutes and remove from heat.", "Mix with water, fish sauce, oyster sauce and sugar then add it to your tomatoes.", "Serve over steamed rice and voila, you're done. =)."]

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large ripe tomatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, ground, cilantro (garnish), and more.

Yes, Vietnamese (French Inspired) Stuffed Tomatoes falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!