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Tokwa’t Baboy
Tofu and pork dish with a spicy, tangy vinegar sauce with loads of flavor and texture! This Filipino Tokwa't Baboy is delicious on its own as an appetizer or served with congee!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 879 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- 1 piece (about ½ pound) pork ear
- 1 pound pork belly
- water
- 1 small onion, peeled and quarted
- 1 head garlic, peeled and crushed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 package (16 ounces) block firm tofu, cut lengthwise into thirds
- ½ cup oil
For the Dipping Sauce
- ½ cup pork broth (from boiling pork)
- 1 ½ cups vinegar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 4 shallots, peeled and chopped
- 2 Thai chili peppers, chopped
Instructions
- In a pot over medium heat, combine pork ear, pork belly, and enough water to cover. Add onions, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, and salt. Bring to a boil, skimming scum that floats on top.
- Lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes to 1 hour or until meat is fork-tender.
- Remove from heat and drain well, reserving ½ cup of the liquid. Allow to cool to touch and dice meat.
- Drain tofu from packing liquid. Wrap tofu block in paper towels and weigh down with a small plate or cup for about 15 to 20 minutes to excess moisture.
- In a pan over medium heat, heat oil. Add tofu and deep-fry, turning as necessary, until golden brown and crisp.
- With a slotted spoon, remove tofu and drain on paper towels. Cut into 1-inch cubes.
- In a pan over medium heat, combine reserved pork broth, vinegar, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and sugar. Bring to a boil, without stirring, for about 3 to 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine diced pork, tofu cubes, shallots, and chili peppers. Pour vinegar dressing and gently toss to distribute.
- Transfer into a serving platter and garnish with more chopped shallots and chili peppers.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
879kcal
(44%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
82g
(126%)
Saturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
2206mg
(92%)
Potassium
357mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
23IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
128mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 879
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 879kcal | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 82g | 126% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 2206mg | 92% |
| Potassium | 357mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 23IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.