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Tokwa't Baboy with Tausi

Tokwa't Baboy with Tausi is a delicious medley of succulent pork belly and crisp tofu cubes simmered in salted black beans sauce. Easy to make and best paired with steamed rice!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 955 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork belly, cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 bay leaf
  • canola oil
  • 1 package (12 ounces) firm tofu
  • 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 3 Roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 can (6.34 ounces) salted black beans (tausi), drained and rinsed

Instructions

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  1. Remove tofu from packaging and drain from packing liquid. Wrap in paper towels, set over a wire rack or colander, and weigh down with a saucer or cup for about 15 to 20 minutes to extract moisture. Cut into 1-inch cubes.
  2. In a pot over medium heat, combine pork belly, water, vinegar, bay leaf, 1 teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
  3. Bring to boil uncovered and without stirring for about 3 to 5 minutes. Skim scum that floats on top.
  4. Lower heat, cover, and cook for about 30 to 40 minutes until meat is tender. Add more water as needed in ½ cup increments to maintain about 1 cup of liquid. Drain meat, reserving liquid.
  5. Meanwhile, in a pan over medium heat, add about 2 tablespoons of oil and swirl to fully coat the bottom of the pan. Heat until oil begins to shimmer but not smoking.
  6. Add tofu in a single layer and cook until it begins to crisp, then turn to brown to other side. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
  7. Alternatively, in deep, wide pan, heat about 2-inches deep of oil until very 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. Set aside.
  8. In a skillet over medium heat, heat about 1 tablespoon of oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
  9. Add pork and cook, stirring regularly, until lightly browned.
  10. Add tomatoes and cook, mashing with the back of a spoon, until softened and release juices.
  11. Add reserved liquid and bring to a boil.
  12. Add tausi. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  13. Add fried tofu and briefly toss until just coated with sauce. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Cut the pork in uniform size to ensure even cooking.
  • Wait until the tofu begins to brown before turning, or it will stick to the pan and fall apart.
  • Very briefly, toss the tofu in the mixture just until coated with sauce to maintain texture.

Nutrition Information

Calories 955kcal (48%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 90g (138%) Saturated Fat 30g (150%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g Monounsaturated Fat 41g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 1193mg (50%) Potassium 386mg (11%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 275IU (6%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 97mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 955

% Daily Value*

Calories 955kcal 48%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 90g 138%
Saturated Fat 30g 150%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11g 65%
Monounsaturated Fat 41g 205%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 1193mg 50%
Potassium 386mg 8%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 275IU 6%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 97mg 10%
Iron 2mg 11%

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