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Sizzling tofu recipe lets you enjoy the bold flavors of sisig without the meat! If you’re you a fan of pork sisig but want something lighter, this tofu dish is for you.

Hearing about sizzling tofu sisig or tokwang sisig from friends and family back home prompted me to try make it. I took my time developing the recipe to capture the essence of a sisig dish and finally settled on this recipe. Guess what? It was so good that it became a family-favorite in my weekly menu.

This vegetarian sisig is creamy and rich in flavor that you won’t even miss the meat. The right amount of spiciness will make you come back for more without feeling guilty. Enjoy it as a main dish with steamed rice or as a side dish. And, if you like this recipe or have any suggestions, leave a comment below and we’ll be happy to chat with you!

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What Is Sizzling Tofu?

Sizzling tofu is a lighter version of sisig which is a popular dish in the Philippines. It gained popularity when Max’s restaurant, famous for its fried chicken and other Filipino dishes, included it in their menu. It uses extra firm tofu to replace the meat in the dish making it a healthier alternative. Other ingredients are similar to sisig but it’s creamier due to the addition of mayonnaise.

Notes On Ingredients

Tofu – Use firm tofu and not the soft or silken variety to achieve best results.
Vegetable oil – is needed to for frying the tofu and sautéing the garlic and onion.
Peppers – Bird’s eye chili, green chili peppers, green and red bell peppers are needed. Control the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of peppers to use.
Seasoning – Salt, pepper, oyster sauce and liquid seasoning provides umami flavors to the dish.
Mayonnaise – Any kind will do but you can also use vegan mayonnaise if you prefer.
Butter – is used for the sizzling plate when ready to serve.

Cooking Tips

Tofu is a great alternative if you want to cut down on meat but need a source of protein. It is rich minerals and vitamins that our body needs. You can also use it as a filler if you do not want to totally get rid of meat just like what I did with tokwa’t baboy and salmon tofu recipe.
Use firm tofu and not the soft one. Tofu cubes can be pan-fried or stir-fried and absorbs flavors really well.
When frying, make sure the oil is hot but not smoking to prevent the fried tofu from sticking to the pan and fall apart. You can also deep fry the tofu if preparing a big batch but for a block of tofu simply frying it in a pan will do.
Drain as much water as possible from the tofu by wrapping it in disposable kitchen towels. You can also place a chopping board on top of the tofu or a pan with 1 cup water while wrapped to press out water from the tofu.

How To Serve And Store

To serve: For the best experience, serve the dish on a sizzling plate. Heat the plate on a stove top until hot. Melt butter in the hot plate then tip in the cooked tofu and the sauce. Serve while hot.
Optionally, you can crack an egg while the dish is sizzling. Mix to cook the egg in the residual heat of the hot plate.
You can also drizzle some calamansi juice or lemon juice for some tanginess.
If you don’t have a sizzling plate, I do recommend you invest in one and you won’t regret it. But you can still enjoy the tofu dish served warm in a regular serving dish.Store leftovers, if any, in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.

Sizzling Tofu

Sizzling tofu recipe lets you enjoy the flavors of sisig without the meat! So, if you're you a fan of pork sisig but want something lighter, this tofu dish is for you.

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Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: Filipino, International

Keyword: sizzling tofu, sizzling tofu recipe, tofu recipe

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 145kcal

Author: Mia

Ingredients

530 grams / 1 block firm tofu (water drained)
3 cloves garlic (chopped)
1 medium onion (chopped)
1 red/green bell pepper (sliced)
1 long green chili (sliced)
2 bird's eye chili (sliced)
1 cup vegetable oil
2 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tbsp liquid seasoning
4 ½ tbsp mayonnaise
salt and pepper (for seasoning)
1 tsp butter (for sizzling plate)

Instructions

Cut tofu into cubes approximately 1 inch x 1 inch. Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. When oil is hot, fry tofu in batches until golden. Transfer in a bowl lined with kitchen towel and set aside.
530 grams / 1 block firm tofu, 1 cup vegetable oil
Using the same pan, remove some of the but leave 1 tbsp. Sauté onion until translucent then cook garlic until fragrant. Add bell pepper and green chili and mix to distribute.
3 cloves garlic, 1 medium onion, 1 red/green bell pepper, 1 long green chili
Tip in oyster sauce, liquid seasoning, and mayonnaise. Stir to incorporate then add a dash of salt and pepper to taste according to preference. Add cooked tofu and mix until tofu is coated with sauce. Set aside
2 tbsp oyster sauce, 2 tbsp liquid seasoning, 4 ½ tbsp mayonnaise, salt and pepper
Heat sizzling plate and add butter. When butter melts, add tofu and top with bird's eye chili. Serve while sizzling. Bon appetit!
1 tsp butter, 2 bird's eye chili

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3 Comments

Jack says:

September 22, 2020 at 10:44 am

Tofu. This is an ingredient that can process many delicious dishes. Following your instructions, I was able to cook many delicious dishes with tofu ingredients. It’s great. Thanks for this helpful article. Thanks!

Kelsey says:

September 19, 2022 at 9:19 pm

If you want the tofu a little crispy, you can add a thing layer of cornstarch on the tofu before frying. Such a good recipe, thank you for sharing!

1. Mia says:
  
  September 20, 2022 at 5:49 pm
  
  Hello Kelsey,
  I totally agree! Thank you for the suggestion and the great review. Cheers!

Sizzling Tofu

What Is Sizzling Tofu?

Notes On Ingredients

Cooking Tips

How To Serve And Store

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