Filipino Style Tofu Steak (Tokwa Recipe)

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh offers more protein and is less processed.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while maintaining flavor.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: sugar + water

Rice wine vinegar mimics sweetness with fewer calories.

Slice the pressed extra firm tofu into 3/4 inch thick pieces.

Cut up the calamansi into small pieces.

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, black pepper, and garlic powder to create the marinade.

Add the tofu to the marinade and pour it over the tofu, ensuring it's well coated.

Cover the tofu and let it marinate for at least an hour or overnight.

After marinating, coat the tofu in flour.

Heat oil in a pan and fry the coated tofu until golden brown, then transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.

In the same pan, sauté the onion rings and garlic until fragrant.

Add the diced onion and cook down until soft.

Pour in the leftover marinade, then add vegetarian oyster sauce, vegetable bouillon, and water.

Mix in cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.

Finish the sauce with calamansi juice and pour it over the fried tofu, adding the sautéed onions on top.

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