Tocino Spam
35 minutes
to prep
30 minutes
to cook
3–5 servings
About this Recipe
A delicious, veganized spin on two Filipinx staple items. Serve with sinangag and a vegan fried egg to create a new classic: tocino spamsilog!
Recipe by: Mabi David and Karla Rey
Photos by: Matt Long
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 block of firm or extra firm tofu
- Vegetable oil for frying
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Slice tofu into ½ inch thickness. Press between a towel.
Step 2
Combine all other ingredients (marinade) in a container.
Step 3
Coat each slice of tofu and leave in the marinade. Leave for at least 30 minutes.
Step 4
To cook, fry the ones that are soaked in the marinade first and work your way up.
Step 5
Serve it on top of a salad, as a sandwich, or with garlic fried rice.
Tagalog