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Golden Crisp TOFU SISIG (VEGAN)

This tofu sisig recipe is truly a vegan Filipino style dish and so lip-smacking yummy. Eat it all! It's healthier and easy to make.
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Course: Appetizer, brunch, Dinner, Entree, lunch, Main Course, Pulutan, Side Dish, Snack, Ulam
Cuisine: Asian, Filipino
Keyword: 30 minutes or less, breakfast, easy, easy recipes, Filipino recipes, gluten-free option, healthy recipes, quick, sisig, tofu recipes, vegan recipe, vegan tofu sisig
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 219kcal

Equipment

  • 1 carbon steel or cast iron large pan
  • 1 thin spatula
  • 1 plate to transfer tofu

Ingredients

  • 12 oz Firm tofu or Extra Firm; frozen; thawed; cubed
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil add as needed
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ large yellow onion diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper diced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce regular or gluten free
  • 2 tbsp plant based butter vegan
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 green long chilies and/or red chilies; garnish
  • calamansi or lemon and lime; garnish

Instructions

  • Stick a block of tofu in the freezer for about an hour or two. Thaw the tofu, drain water, Cut the tofu in little cubes, and pat more dry with paper towel.
    Give a little squeeze with the paper towel to remove water. Doesn't have to be perfect.
    12 oz Firm tofu
  • Mince the garlic. Small dice the bell peppers and onion.
    Set all the ingredients out, ready to go. (mise en place)
    5 garlic cloves, ½ large yellow onion, 1 medium red bell pepper, 1 medium green bell pepper
  • Heat the pan over high flame. When hot, add oil and coat well.
    2 tbsp neutral oil
  • Then add the tofu, spread so each tofu cube is touching the pan. Now let it crisp and sear. Do not move the tofu.
  • Check after 5-7 minutes, if the tofu is sticking, it is NOT done. The tofu is ready to toss when it completely comes off easily with just a swipe of the spatula. It should be crispy brown.
  • Toss and let the tofu sit again on another side and let the tofu get browned on all the sides by tossing. The other sides will not be as crispy as the first side (that's ok).
  • When the tofu looks golden, sprinkle the salt, pepper, and the onion powder and toss.
    Remove the tofu from the pan.
    1 tsp salt, 1 tsp ground black pepper, 1 tsp onion powder
  • Now in the pan, add a little oil if needed, add in the onions and bell peppers.
    Let those sit so they sear a little. Two minutes.
    Then toss around until starting to get a little glossy.
  • Make space and add the garlic. Sauté the garlic then mix with the other ingredients once the garlic is fragrant.
  • Add the soy sauce. Mix 30 seconds.
    2 tbsp soy sauce
  • Add the butter. Mix 30 seconds.
    2 tbsp plant based butter
  • Add back the tofu. One minute. Toss and remove from the heat.
  • Top with thin sliced chilies. Serve and garnish with lemon and limes, or calamansi.
    Enjoy!
    2 green long chilies, calamansi

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Golden Crisp TOFU SISIG (VEGAN)
Amount per Serving
Calories
219
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Cholesterol
 
15
mg
5
%
Sodium
 
1329
mg
58
%
Potassium
 
236
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
12
g
4
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
 
1568
IU
31
%
Vitamin C
 
86
mg
104
%
Calcium
 
171
mg
17
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.