Filipino · intermediate
Sizzling Filipino Tofu Sisig
Crispy fried tofu cubes tossed with tangy calamansi juice, savory soy sauce, green chilies, and a creamy dressing served piping hot.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 15 min
- SERVES
- 4
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Press tofu with paper towels to eliminate moisture, then cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
- 02
Heat 2 tablespoons cooking oil in a skillet over high heat and fry tofu cubes for 7 minutes until crispy and golden.
- 03
Transfer fried tofu to a cutting board and roughly chop into small crunch-sized bits.
- 04
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, calamansi juice, soy sauce, and black pepper.
- 05
Melt butter and remaining 1 tablespoon oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
- 06
Add red onion, green chilies, and chopped fried tofu; sauté for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- 07
Remove skillet from heat, pour in mayonnaise dressing, stir quickly to coat evenly, and serve immediately.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Double-Texture Frying
Frying tofu cubes until golden and then chopping them creates contrasting crunchy exteriors and soft interiors.
Notes from the kitchen
- Thoroughly drying tofu before frying ensures crispiness and prevents dangerous hot oil splatters.
- Stir in mayonnaise sauce off heat to avoid breaking the emulsion.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Filipino; regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.
