Filipino · dinner
Filipino-Style Tofu Adobo with Rice
A vegetarian take on adobo using pantry vinegar and soy, with leftover scallions and rice from earlier.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Serves
- 2
- Est. cost
- $9
Ingredients
For 2 servings
Produce
- extra-firm tofu14 oz
- garlic5 clove
- scallion1 bunch
Sauces & condiments
- soy sauce3 tbsp
- rice vinegar3 tbsp
Spices
- bay leaf2 piece
- black pepper1 tsp
Pantry & grains
- microwave jasmine rice2 package
- vegetable oil2 tbsp
Frozen
- frozen green peas1 cup
Method
- 1
Press and cube tofu.
- 2
Brown tofu in oil over medium-high heat 8 minutes until golden on most sides.
- 3
Add smashed garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, bay leaves, pepper and 1/2 cup water.
- 4
Simmer 10 minutes until the sauce reduces by half and turns glossy.
- 5
Stir in peas for the last 2 minutes.
- 6
Microwave rice and serve with the sauce spooned over and sliced scallion.
Kitchen note
Don't stir the vinegar until it has simmered a minute; this softens its sharpness.Approximate per serving: 560 calories, 26g protein. These are estimates, not lab-tested nutrition facts.
Cost is an estimate at typical US supermarket prices; staples like oil, salt and spices are counted at a few cents.
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