Sizzling Tofu Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
666 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Filipino
Sizzling Tofu Recipe
Description
The Sizzling Tofu recipe starts by frying cubed firm tofu in hot neutral oil until golden brown, yielding a crisp exterior and tender interior. The tofu is set aside to drain excess oil. Meanwhile, garlic, onions, and chopped red and green bell peppers are sautéed in butter until the onions become translucent, releasing their sweetness. The sauce is prepared by blending mayonnaise, oyster sauce, and water, then combined with sliced bird's eye chili and green pepper for gentle heat and aromatic freshness. Once simmered briefly, the fried tofu cubes are tossed through the sauce to coat evenly. Serving on a sizzling plate or cast iron pan keeps the dish hot and adds visual appeal.
The final dish brings together the creamy and savory elements of the sauce with the crisp tofu and tender vegetables, with mild heat from the chilies balancing the richness. It works well as a main course or alongside steamed rice.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons neutral cooking oil for frying, generic cooking oil
- 1 block firm tofu about 350 grams, or extra firm tofu
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- 1 medium onion - chopped finely
- 1 small red bell pepper - chopped finely
- 1 small green bell pepper - chopped finely
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 piece bird's eye chili - sliced diagonally
- 1 piece green pepper - sliced diagonally
Instructions
- Fry tofu cubes in hot oil until golden brown on all sides. Remove the fried tofu from oil and transfer into a plate lined with paper towel to remove excess oil.
- In a sizzling plate or cast iron pan, saute garlic, onions, and bell peppers in butter for a minute or until onions become translucent.
- Add in mayonnaise, oyster sauce, water, green pepper and chili. Let it cook and simmer while stirring for 2-3 minutes.
- Toss in the fried tofu and mix until well blended. Serve while hot on the sizzling plate or cast iron pan.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 666 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 666kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 58g | 89% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 935mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1470IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 85.6mg | 95% |
| Calcium | 274mg | 27% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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