Another Ginisang Togue with Tofu
The main ingredients of our dish for today obviously, and conveniently suggests them already, sauteed Togue (Mung Bean Sprouts) and Tofu (Tokwa in Filipino tongue).
If you are new to the word (Togue), you might pronounce it the wrong way.
Rather than pronouncing it as the North American lake trout T-O-W-G, pronounce it as T-O-G-E; pretty straightforward.
The Tofu, on the other hand, is nutritious.
Also known as bean curd, we all know that it is low in calories while high in protein and minerals like iron and calcium (or) magnesium.
About the broth cube that we are using, you can use anything on your side to enhance the dish’s flavor according to yours.
Tips for Vegans: You can also convert this dish to a vegan recipe using a standard vegetable broth cube instead. Also, remove the oyster sauce from the list of ingredients, replacing it with ½ to a tablespoon of soy sauce. Since the Ginisang Togue with Tofu requires a slight sweetness from the oyster sauce, we suggest adding a teaspoon of sugar for every 2 ½ to 3 tablespoons of soy sauce. Guess you'll be exercising your math prowess here, huh? 😅
Other Non-Vegan Vegetable Dishes: Kare-Kareng Tokwa (Tofu), Chicken Chop Suey, Stir-Fry Brocolli and Carrots with Beef, Pakbet with Labahita, Ginataang Kalabasa and Sitaw, Ginataang Puso ng Saging
Tools Needed to Cook the Ginisang Togue with Tofu
- Frying Pan
- Medium-sized Saucepan
- Cooking Spatula and Spoon
- Chopping Board and Knife
- Measuring Cup and Spoons
- Yor Trusted Stove
Who says you can’t enjoy a vegetable meal nowadays when prices of everything skyrocketed? Here is a Ginisang Togue recipe cooked with Tofu that will not break the budget!
- 300 g Togue AKA Mung Bean Sprouts (Clean in running water.)
- 300 g Tofu AKA Tokwa (Fried and sliced to smaller pieces.)
- 5 clove Fresh Garlic (Minced.)
- 1 Medium-sized fresh Onion (Chopped.)
- 1 Medium-sized Carrots, about 200 grams (Sliced into strips.)
- 1 Medium-sized Tomato (Chopped.)
- 1 Medium-sized Bell Pepper (Red will enhance the dish's appearance, but actually, the color doesn’t matter. We can’t be choosy nowadays. ;) Sliced into strips.)
- 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 0.5 g Chicken Broth Cube
- 1 cup Water
- 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 2 tbsp Canola Oil
- Salt (Use sparingly.)
- First, Let's Prepare the Tofu (Tokwa)
If you bought those Tofus sold typically square-shaped and weigh around 70 to 75 grams, I suggest slicing them horizontally, dividing each piece in two (making each piece about ½ inch thick). Doing this will effectively cook the inner part of the Tofu much faster, which in turn will speed up the frying process.
- Heat a frying pan and pour four tablespoons of oil.
- Now, start frying with each side of Tofu for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the pan, let it cool down, then slice into smaller pieces.
- Set aside for a while.
- Let's Start Cooking the Ginisang Togue with Tofu
- Saute the aromatics accordingly.
- Please bring in the broth cube, then stir until it melts.
- Pour in the liquids: Oyster Sauce, Soy Sauce, and Water. Let it boil, then simmer for 2 minutes.
- Bring in all the vegetables, i.e., carrots, bell pepper, Togue (Mung Bean Sprouts). Do not stir yet. Simmer for 2 to 4 minutes.
- Put ground black pepper and Tofu, then stir all the ingredients. Simmer again for another 5 minutes.
- The Ginisang Togue with Tofu is now ready.
As mentioned, you can convert this dish to a vegan recipe using a standard vegetable broth cube instead. Remove the oyster sauce from the list of ingredients and replace it with ½ to a tablespoon of soy sauce. But since the Ginisang Togue with Tofu requires a slight sweetness from the oyster sauce, we suggest adding a teaspoon of sugar for every 2 ½ to 3 tablespoons of soy sauce. Your math prowess is needed here. 😅
Servings 3
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 240kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14.3g22%
- Saturated Fat 1.7g9%
- Sodium 706mg30%
- Potassium 674mg20%
- Total Carbohydrate 18.6g7%
- Dietary Fiber 3.5g15%
- Sugars 6.5g
- Protein 14.8g30%
- Calcium 20 mg
- Iron 18 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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