Best Filipino Tofu Adobo
Here's a delicious vegan dish made with tofu, mushrooms and a classic Filipino adobo sauce that tastes sweet, tangy and savory!
Servings:
Calories: 231kcal
Ingredients
Marinade:
- ⅓ cup dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegan oyster mushroom sauce
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- 4 garlic cloves chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cracked peppercorns
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
Main Ingredients:
- 13 oz firm tofu cut into large cubes
- 4 oz whole button mushrooms cut in halves
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
For Garnish:
- ⅛ cup green onions chopped
Instructions
Marinate the Tofu and Mushrooms:
- In a large non-reactive bowl, mix together the dark soy sauce, vegan oyster mushroom sauce, white vinegar, chopped garlic, bay leaves, brown sugar, peppercorns, and chili powder.
- Add the tofu cubes and halved mushrooms into the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Fry the Tofu:
- Remove the tofu from the marinade and set aside.
- Heat ¼ cup of vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat for about 1 minute.
- Fry the tofu cubes until they are crisp and dark brown, about 3 minutes on each side.
- Set the fried tofu aside in a serving bowl.
Cook the Mushrooms:
- In the same pan, add the mushrooms along with the adobo marinade. Cook and simmer for about 5 minutes.
Combine and Season:
- Toss the fried tofu back into the pan with the mushrooms and sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste, mixing well to coat everything evenly.
Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve the adobo with steamed rice.
Serving: 1gCalories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 1335mgPotassium: 165mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 73IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 134mgIron: 2mg
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