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Pinoy Fried Tofu Recipe

This easy-to-make Filipino dish features flavorful baked tofu, making it a perfect choice for a nutritious family lunch or dinner. The combination of savory tofu with a rich, vegetable-packed sauce creates a satisfying meal that's both wholesome and delicious.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 4
Calories: 1723kcal

Ingredients

Tofu Balls:

  • 3 cups firm tofu chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup canned sweet peas drained
  • ½ cup sweet onions finely minced
  • ½ cup spinach chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Remaining Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups sweet potatoes diced
  • ½ cup carrots sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper quartered
  • ½ tablespoon grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons vegetarian oyster mushroom sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon red chili flakes
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 2 cups vegetable broth

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit

Tofu Balls:

  • Place the chopped tofu in a large mixing bowl, then mash and remove excess water from the bowl.
  • Combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, sweet peas, sweet onions, spinach, cornstarch, beaten egg, salt, and ground black pepper and mix well until thoroughly combined.
  • Divide and form the mixture into several balls or quenelle.
  • Place the formed balls in a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake for 35 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside.

Assembling the Dish:

  • Place the remaining olive oil in a heated skillet over medium high ehat.
  • Combine all the remaining ingredients and bring the mixture to a boil
  • Reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes or until the sweet potatoes and carrots are fork-tender.
  • Add in the baked tofu balls and mix well with the sauce and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Serve immediletly with steamed rice.
Serving: 1gCalories: 1723kcalCarbohydrates: 178gProtein: 108gFat: 69gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 25gMonounsaturated Fat: 32gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 4771mgPotassium: 2854mgFiber: 48gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 57355IUVitamin C: 173mgCalcium: 1204mgIron: 19mg
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