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Tofu sisig in a casts iron skillet.
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Crispy Tofu Sisig Recipe

Crispy tofu with onions and chilies in a savory, tangy sauce.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Filipino
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 353kcal
Author Nora Rey
Cost $4-$6

Equipment

  • Large pan or skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 blocks firm or extra-firm tofu cubed
  • ½ cup cornstarch sub: potato starch
  • 1 small red onion chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2-4 red or green chili peppers sliced
  • 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
  • Neutral oil for frying and sautéing

Optional toppings

  • Chopped onions
  • Scallions
  • Fried garlic or shallots
  • Calamansi or lemon wedges.

Instructions

  • Cut tofu into small cubes. Place on paper towels, sprinkle with salt, and let sit while you prepare the rest.
  • In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, soy sauce, vinegar, oyster sauce, and water. Set aside.
  • Sprinkle cornstarch over the tofu and toss until lightly coated.
  • Fry tofu in a single layer over medium-high heat until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels, then pour out excess oil.
  • In the same pan, sauté onion and garlic until softened. Add chilies and cook for about a minute.
  • Add tofu and sauce, then toss with the aromatics. Turn off the heat right away so the mayo doesn’t separate.
  • Season with pepper. Top with onions, scallions, fried garlic or shallots, and calamansi or lemon, if you like.

Notes

  • Tofu: Use firm or extra-firm tofu so it holds its shape and gets crispy.
  • Mayonnaise: Do not cook the sauce too long, or the mayo can separate and turn oily.
  • Toppings: Add red onions, scallions, fried garlic or shallots, and calamansi or lemon, if you like.
 
Cooking Tips
  • Dry the tofu well so it gets crispy.
  • Fry in batches so the tofu browns instead of steams.
  • Do not overcook the sauce or the mayo can turn oily.
  • Serve right away while the tofu is still crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 536mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.4mg