Crispy Tofu Sisig (Filipino Tokwa Sisig)
Crispy tofu tossed in calamansi, oyster sauce, and mayo, a lighter take on Max's-style sisig. Press the tofu well and it holds its crunch through the sauce. Ready in 30 minutes, one pan.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 1065kcal
Equipment
- 1 frying pan
- 1 medium skillet or sizzling plate
Ingredients
- 2 16 oz firm tofu deep/air fried and diced in bite size pieces
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 small onion chopped
- ½ red bell pepper chopped
- ½ green bell pepper chopped
- 2 tablespoon calamansi/ lemon
- 1½ tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoon Maggi Seasoning
- ¼ cup Kewpie mayonnaise
- 1 piece thai chili pepper optional
- ¼ cup Cornstarch
- 2 cups Cooking oil
Instructions
- Cut the tofu into bite-size pieces before frying. Toss with cornstarch to coat, add oil to the pan, then fry until browned and crispy on all sides.2 16 oz firm tofu, 2 cups Cooking oil, ¼ cup Cornstarch
- In a pan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add crushed garlic and sauté until fragrant.2 tablespoon butter, 3 cloves garlic
- Add chopped onions, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper to the pan. Sauté for about 2 minutes.1 small onion, ½ red bell pepper, ½ green bell pepper
- Toss in the fried tofu and mix well with the sautéed vegetables. Allow them to cook together for a few minutes, letting the tofu absorb the flavors.
- Pour in calamansi or lemon juice, oyster sauce, and maggi seasoning. Stir the mixture thoroughly, ensuring the tofu is well-coated with the sauce.2 tablespoon calamansi/ lemon, 1½ tablespoon oyster sauce, 2 teaspoon Maggi Seasoning
- ower the heat (or turn it off), then stir in the mayonnaise.¼ cup Kewpie mayonnaise
- For an extra kick, add finely chopped Thai chili pepper. Mix well.1 piece thai chili pepper
- Once everything is heated through and well combined, transfer the Tofu Sisig to a serving dish.
- Garnish with additional calamansi or lemon wedges and some chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- Dry Your Tofu: Pat dry thoroughly to achieve maximum crispiness.
- Don’t Overcrowd: Fry tofu in batches to ensure even cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 1065kcal | Carbohydrates: 66.6g | Protein: 58.1g | Fat: 67.1g | Saturated Fat: 22.9g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 2882mg | Potassium: 667mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 16.3g | Calcium: 1083mg | Iron: 12mg
