Vegan Filipino Tofu Sisig
Made gluten free and tasty. This vegan Filipino tofu sisig is best for family dinners, meal prep, or parties! It is filled with flavor and the tofu absorbs all of it! Serve with a bed of rice and a side of lime.
Equipment
- large pan
- measuring cups and spoons
- knife
- cutting board
- towel
- spatula
- bowl
Ingredients
Marinate
- 1/2 cup tamari gluten free soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1.5 tsp liquid smoke
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Meat substitute
- 28 oz. extra firm tofu equivalent to 2 blocks
Veggies
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 3/4 onion
- 5 cloves fresh garlic
- 1/3 cup Vegenaise mayo
- 1/3 cup tamari gluten free soy sauce
- 1/3 cup white vinegar
Oil to fry
- 1/3 cup sesame oil
- 1/3 cup avocado oil
Spice (optional)
- 1-2 serrano pepper
- 1 lime
Instructions
- With a clean towel, wrap the tofu and press with a heavy object for 15-20 minutes.
- Cut the tofu into centimeter sized cubes. Lay the tofu on the slimmest side & cut into 4 slices. Lay it back down on its bigger side & cut into 7 slices. Turn it around and cut them into centimeter sized cubes.
- Marinate the tofu in a bowl with the tamari, liquid smoke, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes. The longer it sits in the marinate, the tastier it is.
- Next, cut the garlic & serrano peppers into minced size. (I use gloves)
- Cut the bell peppers and onion into similar sizes like the tofu.
- Fry the tofu on medium to high heat, with the sesame oil & avocado oil. Make sure the tofu is covered with oil so that it cooks thoroughly. Save marinate sauce for later. see notes for instructions to bake.
- Poor out the excess oil from the pan into a small bowl. Leave about 1 tbsp. left of oil on the pan to sauté the veggies.
- On medium heat, in the same pan add the onions to sauté until translucent. Next add the garlic & serrano peppers, sauté for 1 minute. Add in the bell peppers and mayo, cook for 2 minutes.
- Next add in the tofu, tamari, left over marinate sauce, and vinegar. IMPORTANT: WHEN VINEGAR IS ADDED, DO NOT MIX and leave it to sit for 10-15 minutes with a lid on top!
- Once it is done, serve with rice and a drizzle of lime for the authentic sisig taste.
Notes
- You can also bake them for 25-30 minutes at 375 degrees, flip them over when it is the 14 minute mark and bake for another 10-14 minutes. Bake for longer if needed. Press the tofu to get as much water to drain out. Place a heavy object on top of the tofu, or use a tofu pressor. There is a lot on amazon, haven't personally used one so I won't link a affiliate link for a tofu press product.
- Do not add the serrano peppers if you do not like spice. It is still great without it!
- If it is to saucy, you can drain out the excess sauce. But the sauce is filled with flavor and makes it whole.
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