Pork Adobo with Tofu is an adobo recipe version that I really like. It has the good taste of our favorite Pork Adobo along with the chewy texture of tofu. Pork and Tofu in Oyster Sauce has a similar texture, but tastes different.
I made this Pork Adobo with Tofu dish because I want to enjoy adobo without feeling guilty about it. I’m trying to gradually cut my red meat consumption to maintain normal blood pressure and cholesterol levels. I realized that it is hard to completely turn your back on something that you like. So, in order for me to slowly cut down on pork, I thought of adding tofu.
If you can see, I tried avoiding the fats by selecting lean pork slices (though a little fat is necessary for flavor). I also used a lot of garlic. As for the tofu, it serves as a pork substitute. I can eat 50% less pork if I substitute tofu for the other half — or at least that’s what I’m forcing myself to believe in.
On a more serious note, my purpose is to show everyone how you can easily convert a traditional Pork Adobo recipe to another version or form by simply adding new ingredients. This will make your cooking experience more fun because you are adjusting or altering recipes based on your preference.
Try this Pork Adobo with Tofu Recipe and let me know what you think.
Pork Adobo with Tofu Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork cubed
- 14 ounces tofu cubed and deep fried
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 4 pieces dried bay leaves
- 5 cloves garlic crushed
- 6 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a cooking pot.
- Sauté garlic until color turns light brown.
- Add pork and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until the color turns light brown.
- Pour-in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and water. Let boil and simmer for 45 minutes or until the pork becomes tender.
- Add vinegar and wait until the liquid re-boils. Stir.
- Put-in sugar and fried tofu. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Add salt, and pepper. Stir.
- Turn off heat. Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Serve. Share and enjoy!
myra says
February 14, 2012 at 5:07 amI’ve tried this today, and I loved it. I’m not really a tofu dish fan, but this one will be included on my recipe list. Thank you! Pls keep it coming 🙂
Vanjo Merano says
February 14, 2012 at 12:06 pmThanks Myra. Glad you liked it.
miel says
February 16, 2012 at 3:43 amI’ll try this recipe tomorrow….i’m sure my partner will also love this as how he loved to eat the humba, and pork and chicken adobo that i’ve tried from your recipes. Thank you for posting lasang pinoy recipes. Keep it up and God bless u!
Vanjo Merano says
February 16, 2012 at 10:07 amThanks miel. Let me know the result.
bhel lainez says
February 21, 2012 at 7:01 ami like your recipe
Bob says
October 25, 2014 at 7:07 amVanjo, For step 4 how long do you simmer the pork for it to be tender?
Vanjo Merano says
October 25, 2014 at 8:12 amIt depends on the quality of the pork. It usually takes around 30 to 60 mins.
alona says
October 12, 2015 at 12:38 ami want to try this. i love recipes w/tofu. thank you. for sharing.
elaine says
April 22, 2016 at 12:48 amI love this….thank you for posting coz last time i cooked this one i make my own ingredients and its not that special like this one…….thank you, thank you, thank you,…….I LOVE THIS
Vanjo Merano says
April 22, 2016 at 9:41 amThanks for the feedback, Elaine. You are welcome.