Tokwa't Baboy (Filipino Tofu and Pork)

Tokwa't Baboy (Filipino Tofu and Pork)

Filipino fried tofu and tender pork tossed with onion, chile, and a sharp soy-vinegar dressing.

⏱ 55 min total🔪 20 min prep🔥 35 min cookMediumServes 4Filipino

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pork belly, cut into chunks
  • 14 oz firm tofu, cubed
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 fresh chili, sliced
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup white vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar

Directions

  1. 1Simmer the pork belly in water for 25 minutes until tender, then drain and slice.
  2. 2Pat the tofu dry and fry it in vegetable oil until crisp on all sides.
  3. 3Mix soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, sugar, red onion, and chili.
  4. 4Combine warm pork and crisp tofu in a serving bowl.
  5. 5Pour the soy-vinegar dressing over the pork and tofu.
  6. 6Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

💡 Keep the tofu crisp by adding the dressing only after frying.

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