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delicious and healthy tofu sisig, a Filipino dish

Tofu Sisig is a Filipino dish made of fried tofu, chopped chili peppers, and mushrooms!  This dish is vegan and a bit on the spicy side with all the delicious flavors you will love! 

tofu sisig in a wooden bowl wit red chili and leeks

History of Sisig

Sisig has been a Filipino dish way back 1732 with the name derived from “sisigan” which in Kapampangan means “to make it sour”. During those years, sisig mainly consists of pig ears, snout, belly, and pig cheeks. They cook it three times – boiled, grilled, and finally sautéed with garlic, onion, and lastly drizzled with calamansi juice just before serving. The dish was frequently given to those suffering from a hangover or from a night of alcoholic overindulgence. It was believed that it prevents vomiting because of its salty and sour flavor, all in one amazing dish.

But as times have gone by, more and more versions of the famous Filipino sisig has been made. Vegetarians, like me, also developed a delicious vegetarian counterpart, which is what I am sharing with you now. The main ingredient is tofu, also known as fermented bean curd. This is a healthier version of the classic meat sisig but nonetheless, tastes so good without the cholesterol guilt 😉
 
a bowl of tofu sisig with red chili on top

Tips and Tricks for Making This Tofu Sisig Recipe: 

  • Most of the Tofu Sisig eaters love to drizzle it with calamansi juice before serving. It adds life to the all-time favorite sisig dish!
  • If you love a more deep taste in your tofu, you can marinate it with soy sauce and calamansi for at least an hour before frying. Remember to drain it before placing the tofu in the oil.
  • To make your tofu crust extra crispy, you can coat it with cornstarch before frying.
  • Frying tofu is a bit challenging when you have not taken out the excess water from it. To do this, you should do the “press” method where you place paper towels on top of each tofu slice. Then, find anything in your kitchen that is heavy enough but not too heavy to break the tofu. Place it above the tofu with paper towels and leave it for a couple of hours or overnight would be best. With this process, you can avoid too much oil splatters and your tofu would give a nicer texture when cooked.
  • If you are having a party at home and you want to impress guests of your cooking skills, you can make this into a sizzling sisig. Simply use a sizzling plate and serve.

How to Make this Tofu Sisig Recipe:

Here is the quick look of the ingredients for Tofu Sisig:

  • coconut oil or vegetable oil
  • refined coconut cooking oil  or vegetable oil
  • vegan mayonnaise
  • mushrooms
  • extra-firm tofu
  • salt
  • white onion
  • garlic
  • red or green chili peppers
  • shallots
  • lime juice or calamansi juice
  • muscovado raw sugar or brown sugar
  • pepper
  • spring onions or leeks.

Once the ingredients are all ready, let’s begin!

ingredients for tofu sisig

Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat, add 1/2 cup of vegetable oil until it heats up, fry your tofu until all its sides turn golden brown:

frying tofu cubes for tofu sisig recipe

Set aside the tofu cubes:

golden brown tofu cubes set aside in a wooden bowl

On the same pan, lower heat. Sauté shallots and garlic until fragrant or when onions turn translucent:

sauteed garlic, onions, and mushroom for tofu sisig recipe

On medium heat, sauté mushrooms, and add soy sauce. Allow to cook for another 5 to 10 minutes until the mushrooms become tender:

adding soy sauce to the spices and mushroom

After the mushrooms have tenderized, you can now add in the fried tofu. Mix well:

adding tofu cubes to the sauteed spices

Add chili pepper, sauté for a minute. (Can add additional chili pepper if you want it to be spicier):

adding sliced chili or green and red peppers to the tofu sisig

Season with salt and pepper:

adding salt and pepper to the tofu sisig

Add mayonnaise and sauté for a minute or two:

adding mayonnaise to the tofu sisig

Add brown sugar to taste:

adding dark brown sugar to the tofu sisig

Now it’s time to make it look more sumptuous! Garnish it with lime juice and chopped spring onions or leeks:

healthy and delicious tofu sisig on a sizzling plate

Serve hot. This Tofu sisig is best enjoyed with steamed white rice or brown rice. You can even eat this together with quinoa and other healthy grains. 

delicious and healthy, no cholesterol tofu sisig in a wooden bowl

Here are some great desserts that pair well with this recipe:

  • Buko Pandan
  • Cassava Cake
  • Shakoy
  • Halo Halo
  • Turon

Happy Cooking!

Frequently Asked Questions for the Tofu Sisig Recipe:

Q: Do you have a gravy recipe for Tofu sisig?

A: Tofu sisig usually doesn’t have gravy with it. The vegan mayonnaise makes it creamy already.

Q: I see two different kinds of tofu in groceries. One is extra firm and the other kind is softer. Which one should I use for this recipe?

A: You can actually use both but it is best to use the extra firm variation since it gives a nicer texture when you bite into them. Also, the softer tofu or the more watery kind is hard to fry because of the frequent oil splatters.

Q: Can I use canned mushrooms which are found in grocery stores?

A: Yes, sure you can. Any mushroom will do.

Q: I can’t find calamansi, what can I use instead?

A: Fresh lemon juice works, which you can at any grocery store.

 


 

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Tofu Sisig

delicious and healthy tofu sisig in a wooden bowl

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Try this delicious Filipino Tofu Sisig that will please all types of eaters!

  • Author: Lainey
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
  • Category: Entree
  • Cuisine: Filipino
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup refined coconut cooking oil  or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup vegan mayonnaise
  • 1 cup mushrooms, diced into small pieces (I used a variety with shitake and oyster mushrooms)
  • 2 tablespoons
  • 1 block extra-firm tofu, pressed, drained, and cut into small cubes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup white onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1–2 pieces red or green chili peppers, chopped (depending on how spicy you want it)
  • 2 Tbsp of shallots
  • 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice or calamansi juice
  • 1 tsp mascuvado raw sugar or brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tablespoon green onions or leeks.

Instructions

  1. Heat a pan over medium heat and add 1/2 cup oil and wait about 5-8 minutes for the oil to be hot. Slowly add the tofu and fry until all sides turn brown and set aside.
  2. In the same pan, lower the heat and sauté shallots and garlic until fragrant or when the shallots turn translucent. Add mushrooms, soy sauce, and allow it to cook for about 5 to 10 minutes or until the mushrooms become tender.
  3. Add the fried tofu, chili pepper and sauté for a minute, feel free to add additional chili pepper for more spice.
  4. Season with salt and pepper, then add mayonnaise and sauté for 2 minutes.
  5. Garnished with lime juice and chopped green onions or leeks and serve hot

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  1. Jay says

    November 30, 2019 at 3:54 pm

    Hey this recipe is not clear.. You did not mention soy sauce in the ingredients and you don’t mention when and how to use the mayonnaise in the instructions.

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    • Lainey says

      November 30, 2019 at 10:02 pm

      Hey Jay, thanks for letting me know. Soy sauce is 2 tablespoons and mayonnaise is on step 4. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

      Reply
  2. Ry says

    May 4, 2020 at 5:42 pm

    Loved it. I made it as is but used calamansi juice instead of lime. I’m also going to increase the chilies next time because I love the heat. Thanks for the great recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lainey says

      August 28, 2020 at 2:23 am

      Hey Ry! You’re welcome. I’m glad you love this recipe. Please tag me on FB or IG if you have some photos of your Tofu sisig version. I would love to see them. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Brett says

    October 15, 2020 at 8:40 am

    This looks amazing! I love sisig but am trying to eat more plant based so I was so excited to find your recipe. I’m going to make it this weekend! Your recipe calls for 1 cup of vegan mayo, is it a full 1 cup? Ok if it is, I love vegan mayo😂 . I wish I could find calamansi, haven’t been able to find it since living in HI. Thank you so much for your recipe!!

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    • Lainey says

      October 20, 2020 at 12:04 am

      Hi Brett,
      Thank you for visiting my blog. It’s my pleasure to share this recipe. It’s good to know that you’re more into plant based diet now. For this recipe, you may use fresh lemon juice instead of calamansi and yes, it’s 1 full cup of mayo. It will make your sisig creamy. Please share a photo of your Tofu Sisig version if you have. Enjoy! 🙂

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