Filipino Sizzling Tofu Sisig
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
20 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Filipino
Filipino Sizzling Tofu Sisig
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This Filipino Sizzling Tofu Sisig reinvents the Filipino classic by swapping meat for crispy tofu cubes, creating a vegetarian dish that retains the signature spicy-tangy-creamy trifecta of traditional sisig. Served on a searing-hot plate, the dish combines golden-brown tofu with crisp bell peppers, fiery chilies, and a rich mayonnaise sauce, all brought together by the unmistakable punch of calamansi and Knorr seasoning. Perfect as pulutan or a main dish, it delivers maximum flavor with minimal guilt.
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Ingredients
Main Components (Mga Pangunahing Sangkap)
- 2 blocks tofu 24 oz total firm tofu (tokwa)
- 1 large onion finely chopped (sibuyas)
- 4 cloves garlic minced (bawang)
- 1 red bell pepper diced (pulang siling pangsigang)
- 1 green bell pepper diced (berdeng siling pangsigang)
- 3 finger chilies sliced (siling haba)
- 2 Thai chilies minced (siling labuyo)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise mayo
Seasonings (Mga Pampalasa)
- 3 tablespoons butter mantikilya
- 2 tablespoons calamansi juice katas ng kalamansi
- 2 tablespoons Knorr Liquid Seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste asin at paminta
- Canola oil for frying mantika
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your tofu (Magsimula sa paghahanda ng tokwa). Remove the tofu from its packaging and drain well. Place the tofu blocks between several layers of paper towels and put a heavy plate or pan on top. Let it press for 20 minutes to remove excess moisture (Patuyuin ang tokwa sa loob ng 20 minuto).
- While the tofu drains, finely chop your onion (sibuyas), mince the garlic (bawang), and dice your red and green bell peppers (siling pangsigang) into small, even pieces. Slice the finger chilies (siling haba) thinly and mince the Thai chilies (siling labuyo) if using. Set all vegetables aside.
- Cut the pressed tofu into small ½-inch cubes (Hiwain ang tokwa ng parisukat, kalahating pulgada ang laki). Heat your canola oil in a deep pan or wok to 350°F (175°C). You'll need enough oil to submerge the tofu cubes.
- Gently drop the tofu cubes into the hot oil in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan (Iprito ang tokwa ng pakonti-konti). Fry each batch for 5-7 minutes until golden brown (Iprito hanggang magkulay ginto). Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Preheat your sizzling plate in the oven at 450°F (230°C). This ensures a proper sizzle when serving (Initin ang sizzling plate sa mainit na temperatura).
- In a large pan over medium heat (350°F/175°C), melt the butter (Tunawin ang mantikilya). Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute (Igisa ang bawang hanggang mabango). Add the chopped onions and cook until they become translucent, about 3-4 minutes (Igisa ang sibuyas hanggang maluto).
- Add the diced bell peppers and chilies to the pan. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the peppers are slightly softened but still crisp (Idagdag ang mga sili at lutuin ng 2-3 minuto).
- Pour in the Knorr Liquid Seasoning and calamansi juice (Idagdag ang Knorr at katas ng kalamansi). Stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste (Timplahan ng asin at paminta).
- Add the fried tofu cubes to the pan and gently toss everything together to coat the tofu with the seasonings (Idagdag ang pritong tokwa at haluing mabuti). Cook for another minute to heat everything through.
- Remove the pan from heat and fold in the mayonnaise until everything is well coated (Ihalo ang mayonnaise). Don't overmix to keep the tofu crispy.
- Take your preheated sizzling plate out of the oven using thick mitts. Carefully transfer the sisig onto the hot plate - it should sizzle immediately. Serve right away while sizzling hot (Ihain habang mainit at umuusok pa).
- Optional: Serve with extra calamansi halves on the side and steaming white rice (Maaaring lagyan ng kalamansi sa tabi at mainit na kanin).
- For best results, eat immediately while the plate is still sizzling and the tofu is crispy (Kainin agad habang mainit pa at malutong ang tokwa). If you need to store leftovers, keep the components separate and reheat the tofu in an air fryer at 400°F (200°C) or oven at 350°F (175°C) until crispy again before combining with the sauce.
Notes
- Use extra-firm tofu for best results
- Double-fry the tofu for extra crispiness
- Press tofu for at least 15 minutes to remove excess moisture
- Use Japanese mayonnaise for authentic creaminess
- Pre-heat your sizzling plate properly for that restaurant-style sizzle
Nutrition Information
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Calories
20kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
0.2g
(0%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.5g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
15mg
(1%)
Potassium
12mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
70IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Iron
0.05mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 20 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 20kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 12mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 70IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.05mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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