Sizzling Tofu
Sizzling Tofu Sisig is creamy and spicy with tons of flavor and texture. It's a delicious vegetarian appetizer or main dish.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 packages (12 ounces each) firm tofu
- canola oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 small red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
- 1 small green bell peppers, cored, seeded, and chopped
- 3 finger chili peppers (siling haba)
- 2 Thai chili peppers
- 2 tablespoons calamansi juice
- 2 tablespoons Knorr seasoning sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- 1
Wrap the tofu block with a thick layer of paper towels, set it over a wire rack, and weigh down with a saucer or bowl for about 15 to 20 minutes to extract moisture.
- 2
Cut into cubes.
- 3
In a wide pan over medium heat about 2-inches deep of oil until hot but not smoking.
- 4
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.
- 5
In a skillet over medium heat, heat about 1 tablespoon butter. Add onions and garlic and cook until slightly softened.
- 6
Add bell peppers and chili peppers and cook, stirring regularly, until tender-crisp.
- 7
Add calamansi juice and seasoning sauce. Simmer until slightly reduced.
- 8
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9
Remove from heat. Add fried tofu cubes and mayonnaise. Toss just until evenly coated.
- 10
Transfer to a sizzling plate. Garnish with chopped chili peppers and serve immediately.