Vegetarian Tocilog
Indulge in the vibrant, plant-based twist on a classic Filipino favorite with this Vegetarian Tocilog recipe! Featuring firm tofu marinated in a sweet and tangy mixture of beetroot powder, soy sauce, pineapple juice, and spices, this dish is pan-fried to perfection for a hearty, caramelized tocino-like flavor. Paired with fragrant garlic fried rice and a fluffy vegan egg substitute, this completely meat-free meal captures the essence of the beloved tocino breakfast combo while catering to vegetarian and vegan diets. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is perfect for recreating Filipino comfort food at home and can be customized with optional spring onion garnish for a fresh pop of flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams firm tofu
- 1 teaspoon beetroot powder
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 4 cloves garlic cloves
- 4 tablespoons cooking oil
- 2 servings vegan egg substitute
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons spring onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Press the tofu to remove excess water by wrapping it in a clean towel and placing a heavy object on top for 10-15 minutes.
Slice the pressed tofu into thin strips to resemble tocino cuts.
In a mixing bowl, combine beetroot powder, soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix well to create the tocino marinade.
Marinate the tofu strips in the mixture for at least 15 minutes or up to 4 hours for stronger flavor.
Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Pan-fry the marinated tofu pieces until caramelized and slightly crispy on both sides. Set aside.
Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves. Heat another 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat. Sauté the garlic until it's golden and fragrant.
Add the cooked white rice to the pan and season it with salt. Stir-fry the rice until well combined with the garlic and heated through. Set aside.
Prepare the vegan egg substitute according to the package instructions. Fry or cook it in a non-stick pan to your desired doneness.
Assemble the tocino, garlic rice, and vegan egg on a plate. Garnish with chopped spring onions if using.
Serve your Vegetarian Tocilog warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1755 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.7 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3940 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 192.4 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.4 g | ||
| Protein | 64.8 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 751 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 15.2 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 1306 mg | 28% | |
*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.
