Vegan Tofu Mushroom Sisig

Ingredients

• 1 block tofu (drained weight 397 g), cut into small cubes
• ½ cup dry soy curls (1/2 pack if using Butler's)
• 15 pcs mushrooms (button or any kind)
• 1 bunch green onion, sliced with whites and greens separated
• 1 big green bell pepper or 2 small green pepper, diced
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 10 cloves garlic, minced
• 44 ml - 59 ml oil for baking
• 44 ml - 59 ml oil for sautéing
• 44 ml - 59 ml soy sauce (or to taste)
• ⅛ cup cornstarch (optional, for extra crispiness)

Optional Ingredients

• for topping deep fried onions
• for topping crispy fried garlic
• for topping vegan egg yolk sauce or mayo or both
• to taste squeeze of lemon
• for garnish green onions

Instructions

1. 11.Preheat oven to 400 °f.
2. 22.Press tofu to get rid of as much moisture as you can, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
3. 33.Soak soy curls in water for about 10 minutes, or until soft. Drain and squeeze out liquid.
4. 44.Cut and prepare all the ingredients while waiting for the tofu and soy curls to be ready.
5. 55.Coat tofu, soy curls, mushrooms in 2 tbsp cornstarch and 2 tbsp oil. Season with salt and pepper.
6. 66.Place in the oven for 10 mins and then broil for 5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on the edges.
7. 77.Heat up a pan. Add oil and sauté half of the red onions until translucent.
8. 88.Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
9. 99.Add green bell pepper and sauté for 1-2 mins, until fragrant.
10. 1010.Add the baked tofu, soy curls, mushrooms, the remaining half of red onions, and soy sauce. Mix well and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
11. 1111.Taste and adjust seasoning. Turn off heat.
12. 1212.Serve topped with lots of green onions, a dollop of mayo/egg yolk sauce on top, and a sliced lemon. Best eaten with white rice, fried rice, or java rice.