Filipino
Adobong tokwa
Tofu adobo
Fried tofu cubes simmered in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic and bay leaves, a meatless adobo.
- Serves 4
- Prep 10 min
- Cook 20 min
- Total 30 min
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Ingredients
9 items · serves 4- 3 blocks firm tofu (tokwa), about 375 g, cubed
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 60 ml soy sauce (toyo)
- 45 ml cane vinegar (suka)
- 2 dried bay leaves (laurel)
- 1/2 tsp whole black peppercorns (pamintang buo)
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 4 tbsp cooking oil, for frying
Contains: soy, wheat. Check product labels: brands differ.
Steps
5 steps- 1Pat the tofu cubes dry and fry them in the oil until golden on all sides, then lift them out.
- 2Pour off most of the oil and saute the garlic and onion until soft.
- 3Add the soy sauce, vinegar, half a cup of water, the bay leaves, peppercorns and sugar, and boil for two minutes without stirring.
- 4Add the tofu and simmer for five to eight minutes, until the sauce has reduced and coats the tofu.
- 5Serve with steamed rice.