Ginisang Pechay with Tokwa

Ginisang Pechay with Tokwa also called “Sauteed Pechay with Tofu in Oyster sauce” is a simple, affordable and flavorful filling dish made of a few bunches of pechay, fried tofu, garlic, onions, tomatoes, sauteed in a sauce made of pepper, oyster sauce, and soy sauce. Tasty and easy for anyone to make!

Ginisang Pechay with Tokwa Recipe :

Ingredients

• 2 bunches of pechay
• 6 pieces tofu
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• Pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• Oil for frying and sauteing

Steps:

1. Prepare the pechay by rinsing these in running water. Then chop these into small pieces. Place them into a bowl and set aside.
2. To prepare the tofu, slice these into bite-sized pieces. Heat some oil in a pan for deep frying. Fry the tofu till it turns light brown in color. Take these out and set aside.
3. In another pan heat some oil for sautéing, cook the garlic before adding in the onions, then the tomatoes. Saute till tomatoes turn soft.
4. Add in the pechay and mix well. Cover and simmer for 2 minutes till the leaves wilt. Uncover and give it a good stir before mixing in pepper, soy sauce, and oyster sauce.
5. Cover again and cook for 2 – 3 minutes. Add in the fried tofu and mix till the tofus are coated in the sauce. Serve and enjoy!

How to make this Ginisang Pechay with Tofu recipe

This delicious and affordable recipe is great for those looking for a way to make a filling dish with easy to find, cheap, but healthy ingredients. Great for the family, those who want to add more greens into their meal plans, build up immunity, for those on a diet, or those who are looking for a vegetarian meal.

To make this Yummy Ginisang Pechay with Tokwa and Oyster sauce (Ginisang Pechay with Tofu and Oyster sauce) start with harvesting or buying some pechay, washing these in running water before chopping the ends (optional) then chopping the whole vegetable in smaller pieces. Set this aside while preparing the fried tofu. First by chopping the tofu or ‘tokwa’ into bite-sized pieces, then in a pot of hot oil carefully add in the tofu, mixing often till the tofu pieces turn a nice light brown. Set aside to make the base sauce of sauteed garlic and onions, placing in the chopped tomatoes which are cooked till soft and easy to crush, this also helps give a richer savory taste. Add in the pechay pieces, tossed around the aromatics before being covered for a few minutes just till the leaves have wilted. Uncovered to add the umami and salty flavors of pepper, oyster sauce, and soy sauce. Mixed and covered again to help infuse all the flavors together. Add in the crispy tofu into the pan, mixing till these are coated in the sauce. Then served with a side of rice.

Questions :

• Ginisang Pechay with Tofu calories (Ginisang Pechay with Tokwa Calories)

A serving or around 150 grams has around 145 calories.

• Pechay Alternatives ?
  • While “Pechay” is a main ingredient for this ‘ginisang pechay tokwa recipe’, you can also take these out if this vegetable is not in season. Simply make “ginisang tofu with oyster sauce”.
  • Use any other leafy vegetables that are more readily available to you, some examples you can use are cabbages, spinach, bok choy, chinese broccoli, or even lettuce. 
  • Some replace the pechay with another popular affordable ingredient which are ‘togue’ or ‘mung bean sprouts’ for a “How to Cook Ginisang Togue with Tokwa” recipe.

• Additional Ingredients

While this recipe is a ginisang pechay without meat dish, the tofu in the dish has enough protein to substitute for the meat. But for an alternative to those who cannot eat tofu, you can also add or change these with an egg (scrambled) to make “Ginisang Pechay with Egg”. Or cook ground pork or beef with the aromatics and tomatoes before adding in the pechay (following the steps after).

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Ginisang Pechay with Tokwa Resipi: (Tagalog version)

Mga Sangkap :

• 2 bungkos ng pechay
• 6 piraso tokwa
• 4 butil ng bawang, tinadtad
• 1 sibuyas tinadtad
• 2 kamatis, hiniwa ng maliit
• Paminta panlasa
• 2 kutsarang oyster sauce
• 2 kutsarang soy sauce
• Mantika panprito at panluto

Paano Lutuin :

1. Ihanda ang mga pechay, hugasin o banlawan ang mga ito sa tubig. Pagkatapos hiwain ang mga pechay ng maliliit. Ilagay sa mangkok at itabi.
2. Ihanda ang tokwa, hiwain ng maliliit. Maginit ng mantika sa palayok pang prito. Iprito ang mga tokwa hanggang mag kayumanggi ang kulay. Tanggalin sa palayok at itabi.
3. Sa ibang kawali, maginit ng konting mantika at lutuin ang bawang bago isama ang mga sibuyas, pagkatapos ay lutuin ang mga kamatis hanggang lumambot.
4. Haluan ang pechay. Takpan at pakuluin ng 2 minuto hanggang lumanta ang mga dahon. Tanggalan ng takip at haluin ng paminta, soy sauce, at oyster sauce.
5. Takpan at pakuluin ulit ng 2 – 3 minuto. Isama ang pritong tokwa at haluin hanggang matakpan ang mga tokwa ng sarsa. Ihanda at ienjoy!