Tokwa and Tuna Recipe

40 min

Tokwa and Tuna Recipe
40 min4 servings

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. 1

    Combine the vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar in a bowl. Mix well. Microwave for 15 seconds. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Rub 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper on the ahi tuna. Let it stay for 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Heat-up the grill. Grill the tuna for 3 to 5 minutes per side.

  4. 4

    Remove the tuna from the grill. Slice into cubes. Set aside.

  5. 5

    Heat the oil in a deep cooking pot.

  6. 6

    Once the oil is hot, deep fry the tofu (two pieces at a time) until the color turns golden brown.

  7. 7

    Remove the tofu from the cooking pot. Let the excess oil drip. Slice the tofu into cubes. Set aside.

  8. 8

    Combine the tuna, tofu, onion, and green pepper in a mixing bowl. Toss.

  9. 9

    Pour-in the vinegar mixture. Gently toss until all the ingredients are well blended.

  10. 10

    Transfer to a serving plate or bowl.

  11. 11

    Serve. Share and enjoy!

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