Tokwa't Baboy

Name: Tokwa't Baboy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1 block firm tofu, cut into cubes, cubed; 1 lb pork shoulder, cut into bite-sized pieces, cubed; 6 tbsp vegetable oil for frying; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced; 4 tbsp soy sauce; 4 tbsp white vinegar; 1 cup water; to taste black pepper

Fried tofu and pork cooked together in a savory soy and vinegar sauce, a trending Filipino comfort dish that's quick and satisfying.

40 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 block firm tofu, cut into cubes, cubed
1 lb pork shoulder, cut into bite-sized pieces, cubed
6 tbsp vegetable oil for frying
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
4 tbsp soy sauce
4 tbsp white vinegar
1 cup water
to taste black pepper

Instructions

1

Heat 6 tbsp vegetable oil for frying in a large pan over medium-high heat. Fry 1 block cubed firm tofu, cut into cubes in batches until golden brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes total. Remove and set aside.
2

In the same pan, cook 1 lb cubed pork shoulder, cut into bite-sized pieces until browned, about 8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3

Reduce heat to medium. Add 4 cloves minced garlic and 1/2 medium diced yellow onion, sauté until softened, about 2 minutes.
4

Return pork and tofu to the pan. Pour in 4 tbsp soy sauce, 4 tbsp white vinegar, and 1 cup water.
5

Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pork is tender and flavors meld together.
6

Season with to taste black pepper to taste.
7

Serve hot over steamed rice.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Tokwa't Baboy?

As written, 40 minutes: 15 of prep and 25 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 5 (15 minutes): "Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pork is tender and flavors meld together."

Can I use a different firmness of tofu instead of tofu in Tokwa't Baboy?

Go firmer, not softer. Extra-firm stands in for firm anywhere; anything softer breaks up when it is fried or stirred. Press it for 15 minutes either way. As written, the entry for Tokwa't Baboy uses 1 block firm tofu, cut into cubes, cubed.

Can I make Tokwa't Baboy gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Tokwa't Baboy is 4 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Tokwa't Baboy contain soy?

Yes: 1 block firm tofu, cut into cubes, cubed and 4 tbsp soy sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and soy. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Tokwa't Baboy?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 380 calories, with 28 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate and 26 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 720 mg sodium.

How long does Tokwa't Baboy keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Tokwa't Baboy within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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