Tofu Adobo
This Tofu Adobo is a plant-based take on a classic and beloved Filipino dish. Just like its counterpart, it’s deeply savory, tangy, slightly sweet, and so delicious! Bonus! The whole dish comes together in just one pan!
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 (16-ounce) block of super-firm tofu, sliced into ½”- inch thick squares or triangles
- 2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 2 teaspoons fresh cracked black pepper, divided
- 1 small white onion, thinly sliced
- 8 cloves fresh minced garlic
- ¾ cup vegan chicken broth or vegetable broth
- ½ cup white vinegar
- 6 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 3 bay leaves
- White or brown rice, for serving, optional
- Thinly sliced green onion, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, place the tofu in the pan and season with 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
- Pan-fry the tofu until golden and crispy, flipping halfway through, 12 to 15 minutes. Set aside.
- To the same pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil.
- Once the oil is hot, add the onion and cook, stirring often, until it becomes slightly translucent, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Next, add the garlic, season with the remaining teaspoon salt and pepper, and continue to cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Pour in the broth, vinegar, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce.
- Stir to combine, then add the reserved tofu pieces and bay leaves.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to medium-low.
- Continue to simmer until the sauce thickens and reduces slightly, 12 to 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
- Serve immediately over white or brown rice and enjoy!
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