Sizzling Tofu
User Reviews
4.1
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
219 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Filipino
Sizzling Tofu
Description
The tofu is pressed to remove moisture, then cut into cubes and fried in hot canola oil until evenly golden and crisp. Separately, onions, garlic, red and green bell peppers, and various chili peppers are sautéed in butter until tender-crisp. Calamansi juice and Knorr seasoning sauce are added to simmer and reduce slightly, creating a tangy, savory base.
After removing from the heat to avoid excess grease, mayonnaise is stirred in to coat the mixture and tofu cubes evenly. The dish is transferred to a sizzling plate and garnished with chopped chilies to serve immediately. The crispy texture of tofu combined with the creamy, tangy, and mildly spicy sauce creates a distinctive flavor profile.
Sizzling Tofu is typically served hot to maintain textural contrast and makes for an interesting appetizer or main dish for those who enjoy layered flavors with a hint of heat.
Ingredients
- 2 packages firm tofu 12 ounces each
- canola oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion peeled and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 1 red bell pepper small, cored, seeded, and chopped
- 1 green bell pepper small, cored, seeded, and chopped
- 3 finger chili peppers siling haba
- 2 Thai Chili pepper
- 2 tablespoons calamansi juice
- 2 tablespoons Knorr seasoning sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Wrap the tofu block with a thick layer of paper towels, set it over a wire rack, and weigh down with a saucer or bowl for about 15 to 20 minutes to extract moisture.
- Cut into cubes.
- In a wide pan over medium heat about 2-inches deep of oil until hot but not smoking.
- Add tofu in batches and cook, turning as needed, until golden and crisp. With a slotted spoon, remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat about 1 tablespoon butter. Add onions and garlic and cook until slightly softened.
- Add bell peppers and chili peppers and cook, stirring regularly, until tender-crisp.
- Add calamansi juice and seasoning sauce. Simmer until slightly reduced.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat. Add fried tofu cubes and mayonnaise. Toss just until evenly coated.
- Transfer to a sizzling plate. Garnish with chopped chili peppers and serve immediately.
Notes
- Press tofu well before frying to achieve a crisp exterior.
- Remove the sauce from heat before adding mayonnaise to avoid greasiness.
- Serve immediately on a hot sizzling plate to retain texture and temperature.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 219kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 624mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 753IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 175mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.1
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