Filipino
Filipino Tofu & Mushroom Adobo
Seared tofu and tender mushrooms simmered in a tangy soy vinegar sauce with bay leaves.

Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Total40 min
Serves4
The good part
Seared tofu and tender mushrooms simmered in a tangy soy vinegar sauce with bay leaves.
Gather
Ingredients
- 14 oz extra-firm tofu, cubed
- 8 oz king oyster or shiitake mushrooms
- ⅓ cup cane vinegar or coconut vinegar
- ⅓ cup tamari
- 5 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- Steamed rice
Make
Method
- 01Pan-sear tofu cubes in oil until crisp on all sides; remove and set aside.
- 02In the same pan, brown mushrooms with garlic and peppercorns.
- 03Add vinegar, tamari, bay leaves, sugar, and seared tofu.
- 04Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until sauce reduces to a rich glaze.
- 05Serve hot over steamed white rice.
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Estimated nutrition varies by ingredients and brands used.