Ginisang Togue

Bean sprouts stir-fried at high heat with crispy fried tofu and seasoned with fish sauce. Light, crunchy, and quick to cook.

Estimated cost: ₱52–₱60

Prep 8 min · Total 20 min · Serves 1

Nutrition per serving: 280 kcal · 16 g protein · 17 g carbs · 20 g fat

Ingredients

• 200g Togue (bean sprouts)
• 75g Tokwa (firm tofu)
• 1/4 small, diced Onion
• 1 tbsp Cooking oil absorbed from frying
• 4 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1 tbsp Fish sauce (patis)
• to taste Black pepper

Steps

1. Rinse togue thoroughly and drain well.
2. Cut tofu into cubes and pat very dry.
3. Heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry tofu for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crisp, then set aside.
4. In the same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds and onion for 1–2 minutes.
5. Increase heat to high. Add togue and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes so it stays crisp.
6. Return tofu to the pan. Season with fish sauce and pepper, toss for 30 seconds, and serve immediately.

Prices are estimates based on Department of Agriculture price monitoring. Nutrition is estimated from ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central, FNRI).