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Our spicy tokwa recipe is a great vegan alternative to the classic Filipino dish, Adobong Tokwa. “Tokwa” is tofu in Filipino, and in our recipe, the tofu is pan-fried, mixed with a variety of vegetables and coated with a spicy yet savoury sauce. An easy to put together meal, our spicy tofu dish is best enjoyed with a steaming bowl of rice.
Meal: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Filipino
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Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 250g pack firm tofu, cut into small cubes
- Cooking oil to fry the tofu
- 3 tbsp cooking oil
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 red onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp chilli flakes
- 2 red bell peppers, sliced thinly
- 2 tbsp white sugar
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
Equipment
- 2 frying pans
Directions
- Fry the tofu cubes in a pre-heated frying pan. Set aside.
- In another pan, heat oil and fry the garlic and onions until crispy.
- Add the chilli flakes, bell peppers, sugar, hoisin sauce and oyster sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the fried tofu and gently mix.
- Serve hot.
Cooking Tips for Tokwa
You can elevate our spicy tokwa recipe by freezing the tofu to create a meatier texture. Place the whole tofu block in the freezer overnight and thaw it at room temperature before cooking. Make sure to squeeze the tofu to remove the excess liquid.