BEST Kinamatisang Tofu
Kinamatisang tofu is a delicious and comforting Filipino dish made with fried tofu simmered in a slightly sweet and savory tomato sauce. It's perfect for a quick weeknight meal with steamed rice.
Servings: servings
Calories: 247kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 block firm tokwa cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large white onion chopped
- 3–4 medium red tomatoes chopped
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- minced green onions or leeks to garnish (optional)
Instructions
Prepare Ingredients
- Cut tokwa into 1-inch cubes and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Chop tomatoes and onion. Mince garlic.
Fry the Tofu
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry tofu until golden brown on all sides. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Make the Tomato Sauce
- Leave 1 tablespoon of oil in the same pan. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add onion and cook until soft.
- Stir in tomatoes and lightly mash. Add water and simmer.
- Mix in tomato paste and cook 3–5 minutes until sauce thickens.
Season and Combine
- Add salt, sugar, and black pepper. Cover and simmer 2 minutes.
- Return tofu to the pan and gently coat with sauce. Simmer 2–3 more minutes.
Serve
- Transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with green onions or leeks.
- Serve hot with steamed rice.
Serving: 1gCalories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 14gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 839mgPotassium: 439mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1109IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 201mgIron: 2mg
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