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4.9 from 33 votes

Tokwat Baboy Recipe

Filipino appetizer composed of fried tofu, boiled pork meat and ears, onion, and chili pepper, soaked in spiced vinegar.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 1253 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Filipino

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pig ears
  • 1 lb pork belly liempo
  • 1 lb tofu extra firm tofu
  • 1 tablespoon whole peppercorn
  • 1 piece onion sliced
  • 3 Thai Chili pepper chopped
  • 2 talks scallions cut in 1/2 inch length
  • 5 cups water
  • 2 cups cooking oil
Vinegar sauce ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Pour-in water in a pot and bring to a boil
  2. Add salt and whole peppercorn
  3. Put-in the pig's ears and pork belly then simmer until tender (about 30 mins to 1 hour)
  4. Pour cooking oil on a separate pan and allow to heat
  5. When the oil is hot enough, deep-fry the tofu until color turns golden brown and outer texture is somewhat crispy
  6. Cube the fried tofu and slice the boiled pig's ears and pork belly into bite-sized pieces then set aside
  7. Combine the vinegar sauce ingredients starting with sugar, salt, soy sauce, and vinegar. Stir.
  8. Microwave for 1 minute.
  9. Add the ground black pepper, onions, green onions, and chili pepper. Transfer the sauce in a serving bowl.
  10. Place the sliced meat and tofu in a serving plate with the bowl of sauce by the side
  11. Serve hot! Share and Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 6g Calories 1253kcal (63%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 121g (186%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Polyunsaturated Fat 28g Monounsaturated Fat 68g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 102mg (34%) Sodium 1780mg (74%) Potassium 505mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 57IU (1%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 129mg (13%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1253

% Daily Value*

Serving 6g
Calories 1253kcal 63%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 121g 186%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Polyunsaturated Fat 28g 165%
Monounsaturated Fat 68g 340%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 102mg 34%
Sodium 1780mg 74%
Potassium 505mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 57IU 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 129mg 13%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.