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Easy Tofu Adobo
Easy Tofu Adobo is a plant-based take on the classic Filipino dish, featuring sliced super-firm tofu marinated in a mixture of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, pepper, and brown sugar, then pan-fried and simmered in its marinade until thickened. Garnished with green onions, it offers tangy and savory flavors.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
6
to 8
Calories:
55 kcal
Course:
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- ½ cup white vinegar
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 10 garlic minced, cloves
- 3 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 packs tofu sliced, super firm
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- ¼ cup green onions thinly sliced
Instructions
- In small bowl mix the vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, black pepper, and sugar. Mix well and set aside.
- Press and dry the tofu. Then, slice it into 5 slices.
- In a large baking dish, place the tofu slices and pour the soy sauce mixture.
- Marinate the tofu for 2 hours or overnight. The longer it marinates, the more flavorful it will be.
- Once the tofu is marinated, in large pan over medium high heat, heat the oil. Then carefully place the tofu in the hot pan. Do not add the marinade.
- Fry the tofu for 3 minutes. Then, flip and fry the other side for another 3 minutes. Once the tofu is nice and fried on both sides, pour the marinade.
- Cook under medium low heat for 10 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Garnish with green onion and serve hot.
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Notes
- Press and dry tofu well to ensure it absorbs the marinade and fries properly without excess moisture.
- Use non-reactive cookware such as stainless steel or ceramic to avoid off-flavors from the acidic vinegar.
- Marinate the tofu for at least 2 hours, longer marination improves flavor penetration.
- For a thinner sauce, add water or vegetable broth; for a thicker sauce, incorporate a cornstarch slurry and simmer until desired consistency.
- You may cut sliced tofu into various shapes like triangles or cubes to suit presentation.
- Serve tofu adobo hot with rice or vegetables to balance its tangy and savory profile.
Nutrition Information
Calories
55kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Sodium
1083mg
(45%)
Potassium
81mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
74IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 to 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 55
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 55kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 1083mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 81mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 74IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.