Sizzling Tofu Sisig is creamy and spicy with tons of flavor and texture. It's a delicious vegetarian appetizer or main dish.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Main Entree
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 6Servings
Calories: 219kcal
Author: Lalaine Manalo
Ingredients
2packages(12 ounces each) firm tofu
canola oil
1tablespoonbutter
1onion, peeled and chopped
3clovesgarlic, peeled and minced
1small red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
1small green bell peppers, cored, seeded, and chopped
3finger chili peppers (siling haba)
2Thai chili peppers
2tablespoonscalamansi juice
2tablespoonsKnorr seasoning sauce
¼cupmayonnaise
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
Wrap the tofu block with a thick layer of paper towels, set it over a wire rack, and weigh down with a saucer or bowl for about 15 to 20 minutes to extract moisture.
Cut into cubes.
In a wide pan over medium heat about 2-inches deep of oil until hot but not smoking.
Add tofu in batches and cook, turning as needed, until golden and crisp. With a slotted spoon, remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
In a skillet over medium heat, heat about 1 tablespoon butter. Add onions and garlic and cook until slightly softened.
Add bell peppers and chili peppers and cook, stirring regularly, until tender-crisp.
Add calamansi juice and seasoning sauce. Simmer until slightly reduced.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Remove from heat. Add fried tofu cubes and mayonnaise. Toss just until evenly coated.
Transfer to a sizzling plate. Garnish with chopped chili peppers and serve immediately.
Notes
Remove from heat before adding the mayonnaise to prevent the dish from getting too greasy.