Try this vegetarian dish: Ginger Tofu

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February 2, 2026 | 10:57am

MANILA, Philippines — Vegetarians love tofu. It is their main protein, replacing meat. But even non-vegetarians eat a lot of tofu because it is a very versatile ingredient that stands on its own, served with a variety of sauces, and goes well with fish, pork, beef, chicken, and vegetables, too.

Tofu is usually stir-fried with other vegetables, such as cabbage, carrots and beansprouts, but it can turn out well on its own, with just ginger and spring onion and a little oyster sauce and water.

The chefs of Mama Sita’s tried this Ginger Tofu recipe, and it turns out to be such a surprisingly delicious treat that’s both refreshing and light.   

Ginger Tofu

Ingredients:

1 pc. firm tofu block, sliced, fried and drained

1/4 cup Mama Sita’s Vegetarian Oyster Sauce

1/4 cup water

2 tbsps. finely sliced ginger

2 tbsps. chopped spring onion

1 tbsp. chopped wansuy (cilantro)

3 sprigs wansuy, washed and roots trimmed

Procedure:

1. Cut each tofu into cubes, exposing the unfried portions.

2. In a bowl, combine all ingredients for the sauce, except wansuy sprigs and half of the sliced ginger. Add the tofu. Mix well.

3. Transfer dish to a plate or pan that will fit a steamer. Cover steamer and steam dish for 5 minutes.

4. Uncover, remove from steamer, top with remaining sliced ginger and wansuy sprigs.

5. Serve immediately.

*Makes 3 servings.

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