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Tofu Sisig Recipe
Enjoy the same savory and bold flavors of our beloved Sisig but less the guilt with this recipe that uses tofu instead of pork.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 736 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- 1 block block extra firm tofu (about 1 pound)
- 3 pieces chicken liver
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 big red onion (or 2 medium) chopped finely
- 1 medium red bell pepper chopped finely
- 2-3 long green chili cut into thin slices
- 1-2 red hot chili chopped
- 2-3 tablespoons lemon or calamansi juice
- 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation of Tofu:
- Line one or two sheets of paper towel on top of a plate. Place the tofu on top, as a blocked or sliced.
- Add another one or two paper towels on top of the tofu and cover with another plate.
- Add some weight on top of the plate, like a book or bag of beans, to squeeze out the liquids do this for some minutes and discard the liquids.
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Cooking procedure:
- Cut tofu into small cubes (about 1x1cm).
- Season chicken liver with some salt and pepper
- In a wok or skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Fry tofu cubes until golden brown. Do this per batch if needed. Transfer cooked tofu cubes to a colander or plate lined with a paper towel to remove excess oil.
- If needed add more oil to the wok, next fry the chicken liver, turning once until cooked, about 5 minutes in total. Remove from oil.
- Cut or chop the cooked liver into small fine pieces.
- Leave a bit of oil in the wok or skillet, about ½ tablespoon. Turn heat to medium-low and add the butter. Once butter is melted. Add the onion, bell pepper, and chilis. Cook just until aromatic, but still crisp.
- Add the tofu, liver, lemon or calamansi juice, and soy sauce. Give it a good toss until well blended. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to a serving plate and serve with a sliced calamansi and red chili.
Notes
- **To make it vegetarian or vegan, replace chicken liver with shiitake mushrooms and omit the butter.
- **To make it vegetarian or vegan, replace chicken liver with shiitake mushrooms and omit the butter.
Nutrition Information
Calories
736kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
69g
(106%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
19g
Monounsaturated Fat
40g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
1346mg
(56%)
Potassium
563mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
2422IU
(48%)
Vitamin C
120mg
(133%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 736
% Daily Value*
Calories | 736kcal | 37% |
Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
Protein | 18g | 36% |
Fat | 69g | 106% |
Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 19g | 112% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 40g | 200% |
Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
Sodium | 1346mg | 56% |
Potassium | 563mg | 12% |
Fiber | 3g | 12% |
Sugar | 8g | 16% |
Vitamin A | 2422IU | 48% |
Vitamin C | 120mg | 133% |
Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.