Chef RV Manabat (adapted by JojoM)

Crispy tokwa in creamy garlicky mayo-chili sauce—an easy high-protein tofu sisig ulam under ₱158, perfect for everyday budget-friendly meals.
Sizzling tofu sisig is one of the easiest, creamiest, and most budget-friendly Filipino ulams you can make. For less than ₱158, you get a sizzling plate loaded with crispy tofu cubes tossed in a rich mayo–chili–garlic sauce—perfect for everyday meals, meat-free days, or quick office baon.
This version follows Chef RV’s style: simple ingredients, fast cooking, and big flavour—crunchy tofu, sweet onions, chilies, and a savoury creamy sauce that coats everything beautifully.
Drain the tofu well, pat dry, and fry until golden and crisp. Set aside and keep warm.
Sauté garlic until fragrant, add the onions until softened, then stir in green chilies for mild heat.
Combine the mayonnaise, fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and black pepper until smooth. Taste and adjust.
Return the tofu to the pan, pour in the sauce, and toss gently over low heat.
Do not boil—the mayo may split.
Transfer immediately to a preheated sizzling plate.
Top with red and green chilies.
Serve with steamed rice and calamansi or lime.
Absolutely. Toss tofu cubes in a little oil and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes, flipping once. Continue with the recipe as usual.
Use vegan mayo and swap fish sauce for soy sauce or vegan fish sauce. Everything else stays the same.
“Ginawa ko kagabi, sobrang kremy at lasang pang-restaurant kahit tokwa lang!” — Mara
“Perfect pang-baon sa office, dinagdagan ko lang ng konting anghang.” — Leo
“Nagustuhan ng kids kahit ayaw nila usually ng tokwa.” — Hannah
Enjoy this ultra-creamy, ultra-affordable sizzling tofu sisig for your next weekday dinner or meal prep! Let me know if you want a spicy version, vegan version, or crunchy air-fried tofu variation.
Crispy tokwa in creamy garlicky mayo-chili sauce—an easy high-protein tofu sisig ulam under ₱158, perfect for everyday budget-friendly meals.

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Pat the tofu cubes very dry with kitchen paper so they crisp up well in the pan.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
Fry the tofu cubes in batches until golden and lightly crisp on all sides, about 6–8 minutes per batch.
Remove the tofu with a slotted spoon onto a plate lined with kitchen paper to drain. Set aside.
Carefully discard most of the frying oil, leaving around 1–2 tablespoons in the pan.
Lower the heat to medium. In the same pan with a little oil, sauté the crushed garlic until fragrant and just starting to turn light golden.
Add the chopped onions and cook, stirring, until soft and lightly translucent.
Stir in the sliced green chilies and cook for 1–2 minutes to soften slightly.
In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar and black pepper.
Whisk until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust: add more fish sauce or soy for saltiness, brown sugar to balance, or pepper for extra kick.
Add the fried tofu back into the pan with the garlic, onions and green chilies. Toss gently to combine.
Turn the heat to low, then pour in the creamy sisig sauce.
Toss just until the tofu is evenly coated and the sauce is warmed through. Turn off the heat as soon as it starts to loosen; do not let it boil so the mayonnaise does not split.
Transfer immediately to a hot sizzling plate or serving dish.
Top with sliced red chilies and extra green chilies. Serve at once with steamed rice and calamansi or lime on the side for squeezing over.
11/15/2025
Nagustuhan ng kids kahit ayaw nila usually ng tokwa. Crispy pa rin kahit nababad sa sauce.
11/15/2025
Perfect pang-baon sa office, kinulang lang sa anghang para sa akin kaya dinagdagan ko ng red chilies.
11/15/2025
Ginawa ko kagabi, sobrang kremy at lasang pang-restaurant kahit tokwa lang. Nagulat asawa ko na walang karne!
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