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Adobong tokwa, Filipino vegetarian tofu adobo, is in a small bowl with bay leaves and peppercorns. Java rice in the background.

Adobong Tokwa (Filipino Tofu Adobo)

Adobo tofu has the most popular flavors of the Philippines with lip-smacking adobo sauce that is fragrant, tangy, and savory-sweet. Vegan dish success!
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Course: Dinner, Entree, lunch, Main Course, Ulam
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: 30 minutes or less, adobo, adobong, easy, healthy, quick, tofu, tokwa, ulam, vegan recipe, vegetarian option
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 337kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups extra firm tofu cut in small cubes; pre frozen and thawed
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic fresh garlic, minced
  • ½ tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 whole shallot chopped, you can use yellow onion as a sub
  • ¾ cup vegetable stock you can use chicken stock for non-vegan option
  • 4 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 2½ tbsp white distilled vinegar
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • ¾ tbsp peppercorns use coarse ground black pepper if you do not like peppercorns
  • 3-4 bay leaves

Instructions

Prepare the Sauce

  • Add oil in a hot sauce pan or braiser pan
    3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Sauté the garlic and ginger, add onions, add peppercorns until fragrant.
    4 cloves garlic, ½ tbsp fresh ginger, 1 whole shallot, ¾ tbsp peppercorns
  • Add the chicken stock, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, bay leaves and mix.
    ¾ cup vegetable stock, 4 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, 2½ tbsp white distilled vinegar, 3 tbsp brown sugar, 3-4 bay leaves
  • Let the sauce simmer on low for fifteen minutes. Stir occasionally.
    (if you want a thick sauce, add a 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoons cold water, drop it in, and boil for one minute till the sauce thickens)

Finish Making Tofu Adobo

  • Now either add your cubed tofu fresh, or sauté and sear the tofu in another pan, then add the tofu. Gently fold everything together. Serve and Enjoy!
    3 cups extra firm tofu

Notes

Serving Suggestions:
  • serve with steamed rice
  • for more excitement, serve with garlic fried rice
  • add in Shitake mushrooms
  • serve with baby bok choy
  • make extra and have adobo tofu tacos the next day
  • make leftovers by adding sautéd broccoli and mix together

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Adobong Tokwa (Filipino Tofu Adobo)
Amount per Serving
Calories
337
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
11
g
Sodium
 
1165
mg
51
%
Potassium
 
529
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
22
g
7
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
15
g
17
%
Protein
 
21
g
42
%
Vitamin A
 
145
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
114
mg
11
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.