Vegetarian Pork Longganisa
Elevate your breakfast or brunch with this flavorful Vegetarian Pork Longganisa, a plant-based twist on the classic Filipino sausage dish. Packed with the umami-rich combination of crumbled extra-firm tofu and finely chopped mushrooms, this recipe mimics the texture and savory taste of traditional longganisa while being entirely vegetarian. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, soy sauce, smoky paprika, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar, these sausages are perfectly seasoned for a delicious bite every time. Shaped into small, golden-brown links and pan-fried to perfection, they are perfect served alongside steamed rice or garlic fried rice for a satisfying meal. Ready in under an hour, this meatless version of a Filipino favorite is ideal for anyone seeking a hearty and flavorful vegetarian recipe that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Extra-firm tofu
- 150 grams Mushrooms
- 5 cloves Garlic
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon White vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons Cooking oil
Instructions
Press the extra-firm tofu to remove excess water by wrapping it in a clean kitchen towel and placing a heavy object on top for about 15 minutes.
While the tofu is being pressed, finely chop the mushrooms and mince the garlic.
In a large mixing bowl, crumble the pressed tofu using your hands until it resembles ground meat.
Add the chopped mushrooms, minced garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, salt, white vinegar, and chopped green onions to the bowl with the crumbled tofu.
Mix all the ingredients well until fully incorporated. Let it sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape each portion into small sausages about 3 inches long and 1-inch thick.
Heat the cooking oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Place the vegetarian sausages in the skillet and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden brown and the sausages are cooked through.
Serve the Vegetarian Pork Longganisa hot with steamed rice or garlic fried rice and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.0 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 695 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.1 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.3 g | ||
| Protein | 17.6 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 373 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 340 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
