Crispy Tofu Sisig (Filipino Tofu Stirfry)
Tofu sisig is a classic Filipino dish where crispy tofu is stir-fried with aromatics before being tossed with a bold and flavorful sauce. It's tangy, rich, and full of savory flavors! Eat this as a main dish or do it the Filipino way: served with side of ice-cold beer!
- Prep time
- 14 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 blocks extra firm tofu, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 shallot, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-2 Thai chili peppers, minced
- 1 tsp liquid seasoning (can be substituted with soy sauce)
- 1 tsp oyster sauce
- Juice of half a lime (can be substituted with calamansi or lemon juice)
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- Optional: 2-3 tbsp Kewpie mayonnaise
- Red onions, diced
- Thai chili pepper, chopped
- Scallions, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Cube the tofu into bite-sized pieces and fry until crispy and golden. Set aside to cool until needed.*You can choose to deep fry the tofu, or alternatively, you can also pan fry or air fry (at 400°F for 10-15 mins) according to your preference.
- 2
Melt the butter over medium heat. Saute the shallots until translucent, then add in the garlic and Thai chilies and continue to saute another for another 1-2 minutes until the garlic is golden and fragrant.
- 3
Add in the fried tofu. Season with liquid seasoning, oyster sauce, lime juice, and black pepper. Stir fry and toss everything together until the tofu is covered with the sauce and aromatics. Taste the tofu and see if it's good enough for your tastes and add more liquid seasoning, oyster sauce, lime juice, and black pepper if needed.
- 4
(Optional step: remove the pan off the heat and drizzle in the kewpie mayonnaise. Toss evenly to combine)
- 5
Top the tofu sisig with red onions, scallions, and Thai chilies, if desired. Serve and enjoy!