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Filipino Crockpot Tofu Bistek

A delightful vegetarian twist on the classic Filipino Bistek, made with tofu and a savory soy-calamansi sauce for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Filipino
Keyword: Crockpot Recipes, Easy Dinner, Filipino Comfort Food, Tofu Bistek, Vegetarian Bistek
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250kcal

Ingredients

Tofu Preparation

  • 1 block firm tofu Press and dry the tofu before cooking.

Sauce Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Use low sodium if desired.
  • 1/4 cup calamansi juice Lemon can be substituted.
  • 1/2 cup water Adjust for desired sauce consistency.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Adjust to taste.

Vegetable Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion Sliced; can be grilled or sautéed.

Instructions

Preparation

  • Chop tofu into thick slices for best results.
  • Sear tofu slices in a pan until golden.

Sauce Cooking

  • In the same pan, add sliced onions and sauté until just soft and slightly charred.
  • In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, calamansi juice, water, and black pepper.
  • Pour the sauce over the onions in the pan.
  • Return the seared tofu to the sauce mixture and let it simmer.
  • Allow the tofu to soak in the sauce for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge; flavors improve the next day. Serve over hot, fluffy rice for best experience.