Filipino Tocino & Garlic Rice
  1. Tear the tofu into bite sized chunks

  2. Finely chop 6 large garlic cloves

  3. In a bowl whisk together brown sugar, salt, soy sauce, rice vinegar, pineapple juice, pepper, corn flour, minced garlic, and red food colour if using

  4. Add the tofu to a reusable zip lock bag

  5. Pour in the marinade, ensuring all pieces are coated, push the air out and seal

  6. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight

  7. Heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat

  8. Drain the tofu, reserving the marinade

  9. Fry the drained tofu for 8-10 minutes, moving regularly, until caramelised and sticky

  10. Pour in the marinade and simmer until thickened

  11. Taste and season with salt if needed

  12. Heat a generous drizzle of oil in a frying pan over medium heat

  13. Add the chopped garlic and cook until golden and fragrant

  14. Add in the cooked rice and stir fry until combined and piping hot

  15. Plate tofu tocino, garlic rice, fried egg if using, and a cheek of lime

  16. Enjoy

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🌱Vegan...

Category🍚Rice Dish

CuisineFilipino

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 30m

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