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Afritada

This Vegan Filipino Chicken Afritada recipe is so easy to make and perfect for family meals and also a great way to make your kids eat their vegetables!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 4 -5 servings
Author: Lainey

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 300 grams firm tofu medium size cubes
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small white onions chopped
  • 1 small red tomato cubed
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1 small potato small wedged cut (300 g)
  • 1 small carrot cut small round wedge shape app. 300 Grams
  • 200 grams green peas
  • 1 small bell pepper( 150 grams), cubed
  • 250 grams tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat a nonstick pan over medium heat with oil, and fry tofu until golden brown and crispy. Set aside. 
  • In the same pan, sauté garlic, onion, tomato until translucent, aproximately 2-3 minutes.
  • Add water and bring the water to a simmer, then add potatoes, and cover for 5-7 minutes or until it softens.
  • Stir in carrots, green peas and cook for 2 minutes then add bell pepper, tomato sauce, and mix.
  • Add soy sauce,  brown sugar, cover and bring to a boil.
  • Once it comes to a boil add tofu, salt, pepper, and mix.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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