🧈 Tokwa with Toyo't Suka

Side Dish · Main ingredient: Tofu · ⏱ 14 min · Serves 5 · ~₱85 · Best for: Dinner, Lunch, Snack

Ingredients

• 4 pc 4 blocks (about 500g) firm tofu
• 1 cup 1 cup cooking oil, for frying
• 0.5 cup 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 0.3333 cup 1/3 cup white or cane vinegar
• 4 clove 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pc 1 small onion, chopped (optional)
• 1.5 pc 1-2 pieces siling labuyo (bird's eye chili), sliced
• 0.5 tsp 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp 1 tsp sugar (optional)

Instructions

1. Drain the tofu blocks and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
2. Cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes, about 1-inch pieces.
3. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
4. Fry the tofu cubes in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp on all sides, about 5-7 minutes per batch; drain on paper towels.
5. While the tofu fries, prepare the dip by combining soy sauce, vinegar, minced garlic, onion, chili, pepper, and sugar in a small bowl; stir well.
6. Arrange the fried tofu on a serving plate.
7. Serve immediately with the toyo't suka dipping sauce on the side, or drizzle a little directly over the tofu before serving.

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