Crispy Tofu Sisig (Vegan)

Name: Crispy Tofu Sisig (Vegan)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 600 g · 1¼ lb firm tofu, pressed and cubed; 30 g · 3 tbsp cornstarch; 150 g · 1 onion red onion, chopped; 16 g · 4 cloves garlic, minced; 6 g · 3 chilies bird's eye chilies, chopped; 30 ml · 2 tbsp mushroom oyster sauce; 30 ml · 2 tbsp soy sauce; 30 ml · 2 tbsp calamansi juice; 45 g · 3 tbsp vegan mayonnaise; 80 ml · ¼ cup cooking oil; 20 g · 2 stalks spring onion, sliced

🍽 Serves 4⏱ Prep 15 min🔥 Cook 25 min🌍 Filipino

Crispy tofu tossed sisig-style with onion, chili, calamansi and mushroom oyster sauce, served sizzling.

📍 Pampanga · Philippines

The story of the dish

Sisig comes from Pampanga, made famous by Lucia Cunanan ('Aling Lucing') in Angeles City in the 1970s; this plant-based version keeps its sour, spicy, sizzling style.

The name: Sisig comes from the Kapampangan word for a sour salad.

Ingredients

Ingredient	EUg · ml	UScups · spoons
firm tofu pressed and cubed	≈ 600 g	≈ 1¼ lb
cornstarch	≈ 30 g	≈ 3 tbsp
red onion chopped	≈ 150 g	≈ 1 onion
garlic minced	≈ 16 g	≈ 4 cloves
bird's eye chilies chopped	≈ 6 g	≈ 3 chilies
mushroom oyster sauce	≈ 30 ml	≈ 2 tbsp
soy sauce	≈ 30 ml	≈ 2 tbsp
calamansi juice	≈ 30 ml	≈ 2 tbsp
vegan mayonnaise	≈ 45 g	≈ 3 tbsp
cooking oil	≈ 80 ml	≈ ¼ cup
spring onion sliced	≈ 20 g	≈ 2 stalks

≈ amount suggested from similar recipes

Tools & equipment

Item	UAEamazon.ae	USamazon.com
Mama Sita's Tamarind Seasoning Mix 50g	🛒 Buy	🛒 Buy
Mama Sita's Oyster Sauce 405 G	🛒 Buy	🛒 Buy
Vague Sizzling Pan, 21 Cm X 11.5 Cm	🛒 Buy	🛒 Buy
Traditional Hand-Hammered Carbon Steel Wok	🛒 Buy	🛒 Buy

Also used: sizzling plate · paper towels

Method

Pat the tofu dry, toss in cornstarch and fry until golden and crisp.
Sauté garlic, onion and chilies.
Add the tofu, mushroom oyster sauce and soy sauce and toss.
Finish with calamansi juice and vegan mayo.
Serve on a hot sizzling plate topped with spring onion.

👨‍🍳 Chef’s tips

Press the tofu well: dry tofu fries crisp.

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Nutrition per portion estimate · 1 of 4

390kcal

20 gprotein

18 gcarbs

27 gfat

Allergens

GlutenEggsSoyMolluscs

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