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Lugaw at Tokwa
Warm-up your tummy with a comforting bowl of lugaw at tokwa! This Filipino-style rice congee with crisp tofu and vinaigrette dressing is delicious and filling as a breakfast or midday snack. It's easy to make and budget-friendly, too.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 249 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine:
Asian , Filipino
Ingredients
- 1 cup glutinous rice
- 8 cups water
- 2 thumb-size ginger, pounded
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 packages (19 ounces each) firm tofu
- 1 cup canola oil
- ½ cup vinegar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 shallots, peeled and chopped
- 2 Thai chili pepper, minced
Instructions
- Rinse rice with cold water two or three times.
- In a pot over medium heat, combine rice and 8 cups of water. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Add ginger and salt.
- Lower heat, cover, and cook for about 25 to 30 minutes or until rice grains are softened and have burst, with congee thickened as desired.
- Drain tofu from packing liquid. Wrap tofu block in paper towels and weigh down with a small plate or cup for about 15 to 20 minutes to rid of excess moisture. Cut into 1-inch cubes.
- In a cast-iron skillet over high heat, heat oil until very hot but not smoking. Add tofu and deep-fry, turning as necessary, until golden brown and crisp. Do not overcrowd the pan and cook tofu in batches as needed.
- With a slotted spoon, remove tofu from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
- In a pan over medium heat, combine vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until sugar and salt are dissolved.
- Add shallots and chili peppers and cook for about 30 to 40 seconds.
- Add tofu cubes. Cook, tossing gently to combine, for about 30 seconds or just until heated through and coated with sauce. Remove from heat.
- Ladle congee into serving bowls and garnish with green onions and fried garlic bits. Serve with a side of tofu.
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Notes
- You can add a pinch of kasubha or dried safflower to the lugaw to give it a more vibrant color.
Nutrition Information
Calories
249kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
1152mg
(48%)
Potassium
65mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
9IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
184mg
(18%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 1152mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 65mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.