Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Tofu Sisig
A variation of the traditional sisig that features crispy fried tofu with its savory and tangy flavors.
Equipment
10" or 12" skillet
Ingredients
2 (12 to 16-ounce) blocks firm or extra-firm tofu drained and cubed
½ cup cornstarch sub: potato starch
1 small red onion chopped
4 garlic cloves minced
2-4 red or green chili peppers sliced (adjust according to your spice preference)
½ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon vinegar sub: calamansi or lemon juice
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
¼ cup water
Salt and pepper to taste
Garnishes (fried garlic or shallots, chives or scallions, calamansi or lemon) optional
Oil for frying and sautéing
Instructions
1. Cut the tofu into small cubes. Place them on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess moisture. Sprinkle salt over them.
2. Combine mayonnaise, soy sauce, vinegar, oyster sauce, and water in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.
3. Lightly and evenly coat the tofu cubes with cornstarch, using a sieve to sprinkle them over them.
4. Shallow-fry the tofu in ¼ inch of oil over medium-high heat until they turn golden brown and crispy, about 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Keep the tofu cubes separate to prevent sticking. Work in batches and transfer the cooked tofu to a paper towel-lined plate.
5. Remove excess oil from the pan, leaving just enough to coat the surface.
6. Using the same pan over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic until they become fragrant and translucent for about 2 minutes. Add the chilies and cook for about a minute if you want to reduce the spiciness.
7. Return the fried tofu cubes to the pan and mix well to combine with the sautéed mixture.
8. Pour the sauce over and immediately turn off the heat once the sauce starts to bubble.
9. Season with ground pepper to taste.
10. Garnish with more chopped onions, scallions or chives, fried shallots or garnish, and a squeeze of calamansi or lemon juice as desired.
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Tofu Sisig
A variation of the traditional sisig that features crispy fried tofu with its savory and tangy flavors.
Equipment
10" or 12" skillet
Ingredients
2 (12 to 16-ounce) blocks firm or extra-firm tofu drained and cubed
½ cup cornstarch sub: potato starch
1 small red onion chopped
4 garlic cloves minced
2-4 red or green chili peppers sliced (adjust according to your spice preference)
½ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon vinegar sub: calamansi or lemon juice
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
¼ cup water
Salt and pepper to taste
Garnishes (fried garlic or shallots, chives or scallions, calamansi or lemon) optional
Oil for frying and sautéing
Instructions
1. Cut the tofu into small cubes. Place them on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess moisture. Sprinkle salt over them.
2. Combine mayonnaise, soy sauce, vinegar, oyster sauce, and water in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.
3. Lightly and evenly coat the tofu cubes with cornstarch, using a sieve to sprinkle them over them.
4. Shallow-fry the tofu in ¼ inch of oil over medium-high heat until they turn golden brown and crispy, about 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Keep the tofu cubes separate to prevent sticking. Work in batches and transfer the cooked tofu to a paper towel-lined plate.
5. Remove excess oil from the pan, leaving just enough to coat the surface.
6. Using the same pan over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic until they become fragrant and translucent for about 2 minutes. Add the chilies and cook for about a minute if you want to reduce the spiciness.
7. Return the fried tofu cubes to the pan and mix well to combine with the sautéed mixture.
8. Pour the sauce over and immediately turn off the heat once the sauce starts to bubble.
9. Season with ground pepper to taste.
10. Garnish with more chopped onions, scallions or chives, fried shallots or garnish, and a squeeze of calamansi or lemon juice as desired.
Thanks for watching! Don't forget to 👍 LIKE, leave a 💬 COMMENT below, and ❤️ SUBSCRIBE to my channel! If you like it so much, please feel free to 🤝 SHARE this video too.
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Hello! My name is Nora. I'm here to share authentic Filipino recipes and foreign-inspired dishes beloved by Filipinos. Browse through recipes and learn how to recreate them with easy-to-find ingredients, detailed instructions with photos, and cooking videos.
#TofuSisig #VegetarianSisig #VeganSisig #FilipinoRecipes #MeatlessSisig #FilipinoVeganFood #SisigRecipe #RecipesByNora
