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    Tofu Sisig

    Published: Mar 8, 2022 by Jomelyn · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    Try this Tofu Sisig Recipe if you are looking for easy, creamy, and delicious tofu recipe ideas. This Filipino dish is an inexpensive, low-calorie, and healthy protein alternative to meat. It can be served as an appetizer or a side dish with rice or meatless pancit.

    This Filipino sizzling tofu recipe or tofu sisig is inspired by one of the famous restaurant chains in the Philippines called Max Restaurant and a lot of the locals, including myself, really enjoy this dish with rice. We don't have any Max restaurants in the United States which is why I re-create my own recipe.

    It’s tasty, savory, and spicy with a bit of sourness and a hint of sweetness. These are all the flavors we are looking for in a perfect dish.

    What is sisig?

    Sisig is a popular Filipino dish that originated in Pampanga from the region of Luzon. Sisig is a staple of the native Kapampangan. The original dish is made from parts of a pork's face and belly, and chicken liver which is usually seasoned with calamansi, red chili, and onions.

    Sisig tofu in skillet.

    ingredients and substitutions

    With just a few ingredients, you can make this sisig tofu better than the restaurant version.

    • Tofu - I always use extra firm tofu for extra crispy texture. Slice them in a small cubes and deep fry in cooking oil for crispiness.
    • Cooking oil - We need enough cooking oil to deep fry our tofu.
    • Mayonnaise - For creaminess and extra flavor. There are plenty of vegan mayonnaise if you are in a plant-based diet.
    • Onion and bell pepper - Adds flavor and aroma. Slice in diced.
    • Soy sauce and oyster sauce - For seasoning and flavor, skip oyster sauce if you are vegan or you can use hoisin sauce.
    • Black pepper and red chili flakes - for flavors
    • Sliced lemon - for the side (optional)
    • Green onion - for garnish (optional)
    Ingredients for tofu sisig

    How to fry tofu

    Fried tofu is a delicious way to incorporate high-quality protein into your diet.

    1. Make sure to press down on the tofu as hard as you can using two heavy chopping boards putting the tofu in the middle to squeeze as much water and pat dry using paper towel to get rid of excess liquid. We will need to diced the tofu in small cube pieces and deep fry them in hot cooking oil.
    2. In order to achieve crispy and golden brown tofu, you have to fry them in 350 degrees Fahrenheit cooking oil. Allow tofu to fry, undisturb or until the underside is golden brown and crispy.
    3. Flip tofu to let the other sides cook until crispy and golden brown.
    4. Take them out from the skillet. Use collander or paper towel to drain excess oil.
    Step by step photos on how to fry tofu

    How to cook tofu sisig

    1. Using the same cast iron skillet that we use to fry the tofu, saute onions, and bell peppers in 2 tablespoon of cooking oil for two minutes or until onions become soft.
    2. Add in mayonnaise, soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper and chili. Let it cook and simmer while stirring for 2-3 minutes.
    3. Toss in the fried tofu and green onions. Mix until everything is well combined. Serve while hot with rice.
    Step by step tofu sisig recipe

    Why we love this recipe

    • It is healthy alternative for meat if you are vegetarian or vegan. Sisig tofu is healthy because it is rich in protien. Adding herbs and spicies makes it flavorful and adds nutritional value as well.
    • It is quick, easy, and simple dish you can make at home.
    • It is very delicious, rich, and, creamy, thanks to the mayonnaise.
    • There is only 294 calories per servings, great for calorie counting and the health concious.
    Ready to serve sisig tufo on the table.

    Storage tips

    Cool your leftover sisig tofu completely and transfer to an air-tight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. I do not recommend freezing your leftovers because the texture and taste will be completely different.

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    Tofu Sisig Recipe

    Jomelyn Mauermann
    Try this Tofu Sisig Recipe if you are looking for an easy, creamy, and delicious tofu recipe idea. This Filipino dish is an inexpensive, low-calorie, and healthy alternative to meat.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Filipino
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 291 kcal

    Equipment

    cast iron skillet

    Ingredients
      

    • 14 ounces cube slice firm tofu
    • 1 cup cooking oil
    • 1 medium diced onion
    • 1 large diced red bell
    • ¼ cup mayonnaise
    • 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
    • ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 4 slices lemon
    • ½ cup green onion

    Instructions
     

    • Fry tofu cubes in hot oil on four sides until golden brown. Transfer the fried tofu into a colander or a plate with a paper towel to remove excess oil. Get rid of cooking oil from the skillet leaving 2 tablespoons.
    • In the same cast iron pan over medium heat, saute onions and bell peppers in for two minutes or until they become soft.
    • Add in mayonnaise, soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper and chili. Let it cook and simmer while stirring for 2-3 minutes.
    • Toss in the fried tofu and green onions. Mix until everything is well combined. Serve while hot with rice.

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    Notes

     
    Disclaimer:
    All nutritional information in this recipe is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content may vary with brands used, measurements, portion sizes, and more.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 291kcal
    Keyword delicious fried tofu recipe, tofu sisig recipe
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    Comments

    1. Hanna

      September 11, 2022 at 2:39 am

      5 stars
      This sisig tofu is exactly what I am looking for. This recipe is a must try!!! Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
    2. Karen

      September 17, 2022 at 5:34 pm

      5 stars
      It is very helpful and easy to follow recipe. Yummy and tasty.

      Reply
      • Jomelyn

        September 20, 2022 at 3:31 pm

        I am glad you like this tofu recipe. Thanks.

        Reply

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