Tofu and Tilapia Rice Bowl

Firm tofu and tilapia together — two complete protein sources in one bowl. Pan-fry both until crispy, then dress with a simple soy-calamansi sauce and lots of garlic. Inexpensive and filling.

Estimated cost: ₱153–₱180

Total 30 min · Serves 1

Nutrition per serving: 1142 kcal · 92 g protein · 94 g carbs · 48 g fat

Ingredients

• 2 medium pcs, about 300g edible portion Tilapia
• 1 block (250g) Firm Tofu
• 1.5 cups cooked Brown Rice
• 6 cloves Garlic
• 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
• 4 pcs Calamansi
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
• 2 tbsp Cooking Oil
• 1 medium Onion

Steps

1. Press tofu between paper towels to remove moisture. Cut into cubes.
2. Pan-fry tofu in oil over high heat until golden on all sides, 5-6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3. Season tilapia with salt and black pepper. Fry in the same pan 4-5 minutes per side. Remove.
4. In remaining oil, fry garlic and onion until golden. Add soy sauce and calamansi juice — let it sizzle 30 seconds.
5. Return tofu and pour the sauce over it. Plate fish alongside.
6. Serve over brown rice with extra calamansi.

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