Fried Tofu with Oyster Sauce (Tokwa't Baboy)

Tokwa't Baboy is a popular Filipino Chinese dish made with fried tofu and pork belly, served with a tangy soy-vinegar dipping sauce. It's a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main dish that's perfect for sharing with family and friends.

Non Vegetarian Appetizer Filipino Chinese Tofu Pork
Fried Tofu with Oyster Sauce (Tokwa't Baboy)

Ingredients

  • 1 block (14 oz) firm tofu, drained and cut into cubes
  • 1/2 lb pork belly, boiled and cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • Green onions, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and ground black pepper to make the dipping sauce. Set aside.
  2. Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the tofu cubes until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
  3. In the same pan, sauté the garlic and onions until fragrant. Add the boiled pork belly and cook until lightly browned.
  4. Arrange the fried tofu and pork belly on a serving plate. Garnish with chopped green onions.
  5. Serve the Tokwa't Baboy with the prepared dipping sauce on the side.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
320 per serving
Protein
18g
Carbohydrates
12g
Fat
24g

Supplies

Frying pan Small bowl Serving plate

Tools

Knife Cutting board Stove

Serving suggestions

Serve Tokwa't Baboy as an appetizer or as a main dish with steamed rice.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, marinate the pork belly in soy sauce and vinegar before boiling.

Cost

$10