Sizzling Tofu Sisig
Typically when you think of sisig, you think of pork belly, chicken, or pigs head. Here is a vegetarian option of the popular Filipino dish that is just as tasty using fried tofu. When selecting tofu, make sure to use firm or extra firm. Press the tofu for 20 minutes, wrapping it layers of paper towels and weighing it down. Then cube it, toss it in cornstarch, and fry it for 4 minutes a side. Before you start anything else, place a cast iron skillet in a preheated 450 degree oven. You will want to have this hot and ready when the sisig is finished. Now you can sauté the onions, garlic, bell peppers, and chilies for a few minutes in a regular sauté pan. Pour in the calamansi juice and soy sauce. Let reduce for a couple of minutes. Add in the tofu and mayo. Sauté for just 1 more minute. Transfer the sisig from the sauté pan to the hot cast iron skillet. Serve the tofu sisig immediately.
Equipment
- cast iron pan
Ingredients
- 1 block firm tofu pressed and cut into cubes
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- vegetable oil for frying
- 1 1/2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 medium white onion diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 medium green bell pepper diced
- 1/2 medium red bell pepper diced
- 3 green Thai chilies finely chopped
- 1/4 cup calamansi juice
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Toss the cubes of tofu in the cornstarch.
- Heat up 1/2” of vegetable oil in a sauté pan over medium high heat. Cook the tofu in 2 batches, making sure to not overcrowd the pan.
- Fry for 4 minutes a side.
- Drain the grease on paper towel. Set aside.
- Melt a tbsp of butter in a large sauté pan over medium high heat. Sauté the onions and garlic for 3 minutes.
- Add in the bell peppers and chilies. Sauté for 3 more minutes.
- Pour in the calamansi juice and the soy sauce. Simmer for 2 minutes until it is slightly reduced.
- Add in the tofu and the mayonnaise. Sauté for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the tofu sisig into a hot cast iron skillet. You can toss the cast iron skillet in a preheated 450 degree oven for 10 minutes when you start cooking the onions for the sisig. Serve immediately.
