Restaurant-Style Crispy Tofu Sisig Recipe With Creamy Sauce

For many Filipinos, tokwa sisig has become a go-to restaurant order when craving something savory but guilt-free. Instead of pork, tofu is made crispy and tossed with onions, chilies, and a creamy sauce, then served hot on a sizzling plate. Now you can cook this tofu sisig recipe at home and enjoy the same bold, satisfying flavors anytime.

35 min.
4 People
Easy
Budget

Ingredients

3 tablespoons canola oil (for frying)
500 grams firm tofu (cut into ½-inch cubes)
1 piece red onion (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (chopped)
1 piece bird’s eye chili (siling labuyo)
2 pieces long green chilies (siling pangsigang)
Knorr Liquid Seasoning, to taste
1/3 cup Lady's Choice Real Mayonnaise
2 pieces calamansi
1 piece egg (optional)

Cooking Method

Fry the Tofu Heat a shallow pan over medium heat and add canola oil. Once the oil is hot, add tofu cubes. Increase to medium-high heat and fry until golden brown and crisp on all sides. Transfer to a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil. Tip: Pat the tofu dry before frying and avoid overcrowding the pan to keep the outside crisp while the inside stays tender.
Sauté the Aromatics Heat another pan over medium heat and add a small amount of oil. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant and slightly softened. Add the fried tofu, bird’s eye chili, and long green chilies, then toss to combine.
Season and Add the Creamy Sauce Add Knorr Liquid Seasoning according to taste and mix well. Turn off the heat before stirring in Lady’s Choice Real Mayonnaise until evenly coated. Tip: Turning off the heat prevents the mayonnaise from separating and keeps the sauce smooth and creamy.
Serve the Tokwa Sisig Transfer tofu sisig to a serving plate. Top with a raw egg if desired and serve immediately with calamansi on the side.

What Is Tofu Sisig?

Tofu sisig is a healthier take on the Kapampangan classic, made by frying firm tofu until crisp on the outside and tender inside to echo the texture of traditional pork bits. Because tofu readily absorbs seasoning, it carries the dish’s bold, tangy, and savory flavors in every bite. Much like classic pork sisig made with pork face, this vegan sisig is best enjoyed with rice whether for lunch or dinner.

Key Ingredients of Tofu Sisig

Firm tofu is the foundation of the dish, fried until crisp outside while staying tender inside. Liquid seasoning and calamansi deliver savory depth and bright acidity, while mayonnaise adds richness and body to the sauce. Onions bring sweetness and bite, and chilies finish the dish with a subtle heat.

Optional Tofu Sisig Mix-ins

You can level up your tofu sisig with sliced okra and oyster mushrooms for texture and umami, or red bell peppers and cauliflower for extra nutrition. For more heft, mix in cubed fried bangus. Or to elevate texture, top the dish with crispy garlic chips just before serving.

How to Serve Tofu Sisig

Tofu sisig is best served immediately on a sizzling plate, so it stays hot and flavorful. It’s commonly paired with steamed or garlic rice and extra calamansi on the side.