40 mintime

Easydifficulty

4Servings

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Nutrition facts

350 kcalCalories

20 gProtein

18 gCarbs

22 gFat

Approximate values estimated by AI

Filipino Fusion Vegetarian

Tofu Sisig

Name: Tofu Sisig
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Filipino Fusion
Ingredients: 2 blocks (approx. 400g each) Firm tofu; 1 large Onion; 4 cloves Garlic; 3-5 Chili peppers (siling labuyo or jalapeño); 4 tbsp Calamansi or lime juice; 3 tbsp Soy sauce; 1/4 cup Vegetable oil; to taste Salt; to taste Black pepper

50% authentic · Filipino Fusion

A vegetarian take on the classic sisig, using firm tofu as the base, pan-fried until crispy and seasoned with the traditional sisig flavors of onions, chili, and calamansi.

Ingredients

Servings4

Firm tofu2 blocks (approx. 400g each)
Onion1 large
Garlic4 cloves
Chili peppers (siling labuyo or jalapeño)3-5
Calamansi or lime juice4 tbsp
Soy sauce3 tbsp
Vegetable oil1/4 cup
Saltto taste
Black pepperto taste

Steps

1
Press the tofu to remove excess water. Cut into small cubes.
2
Pan-fry the tofu cubes in vegetable oil until golden brown and crispy. Drain and set aside.
3
Finely chop the onion, garlic, and chili peppers.
4
In the same pan (or a clean one), sauté the chopped onions and garlic until softened.
5
Add the crispy tofu cubes back to the pan. Stir-fry for a minute.
6
Pour in soy sauce and calamansi/lime juice. Add chili peppers. Mix well.
7
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
8
Serve hot, garnished with fresh chili or parsley.

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