Tokwa and Tuna Recipe

Ingredients
- 6 oz. ahi tuna
- 14 oz. extra firm tofu
- 1 medium red onion (sliced)
- 3 pieces long green chili (sliced)
- 3/4 cup apple cider or cane vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
- 1 1/2 cups cooking oil
- Salt and ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Combine the vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar in a bowl. Mix well. Microwave for 15 seconds. Set aside.
- 2
Rub 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper on the ahi tuna. Let it stay for 15 minutes.
- 3
Heat-up the grill. Grill the tuna for 3 to 5 minutes per side.
- 4
Remove the tuna from the grill. Slice into cubes. Set aside.
- 5
Heat the oil in a deep cooking pot.
- 6
Once the oil is hot, deep fry the tofu (two pieces at a time) until the color turns golden brown.
- 7
Remove the tofu from the cooking pot. Let the excess oil drip. Slice the tofu into cubes. Set aside.
- 8
Combine the tuna, tofu, onion, and green pepper in a mixing bowl. Toss.
- 9
Pour-in the vinegar mixture. Gently toss until all the ingredients are well blended.
- 10
Transfer to a serving plate or bowl.
- 11
Serve. Share and enjoy!
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