If you're chronically online, you've probably come across variations of this recipe, each with a different ingredient or sauce combination. Pick your favorite—it's all about personal preference. This recipe is a blend of those versions, adjusted to suit my palate. It's simple to make, perfect as a snack or a companion to your beer. The only cutting involved is for the tofu, onions, and green onions, and then you're good to go. As for the sauce, it requires no cooking—just a mix of pantry essentials you likely already have on hand. If you're ready, let's begin!
𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦
Tofu
Egg
Breadcrumbs
All-purpose Flour
Green Onion
𝗱𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝘂𝗰𝗲
Mayonnaise
Oyster sauce
Liver Spread
Calamansi
Seasoning
Salt & Pepper
Onion
𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗥𝗘
- Prepare Tofu: Pat tofu dry and cut into 1-inch cubes
- Coat Tofu: Coat in egg, then all-purpose flour, then egg and finally, breadcrumbs.
- Fry Tofu: Heat oil and fry tofu until golden brown (about 3–4 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- Make Sauce: Mix mayonnaise, liver spread, seasoning, oyster sauce, calamansi, salt and pepper and chopped onion.
Tips:
- For extra crunch, double-fry the tofu: fry once until light golden, let it cool, and fry again until crisp.
- Add a sprinkle of chili powder or nori flakes for a unique twist.
- Pair it with a refreshing drink like sago’t gulaman or calamansi juice for a full UST street food experience.
@ochibernadas 𝗧𝗢𝗙𝗨 𝗦𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗦 Trying to recreate the popular Irvin’s Tofu Squares! Will make sure to try the original one pag napadaan sa UST but for now, ito muna try natin! 𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 Tofu Egg Breadcrumbs All-purpose Flour Green Onion 𝗱𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝘂𝗰𝗲 Mayonnaise Oyster sauce Liver Spread Calamansi Seasoning Salt & Pepper Onion 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗥𝗘 1. Prepare Tofu: Pat tofu dry and cut into 1-inch cubes. 2. Coat Tofu: Coat in egg, then all-purpose flour, then egg and finally, breadcrumbs. 3. Fry Tofu: Heat oil and fry tofu until golden brown (about 3–4 minutes). Drain on paper towels. 4. Make Sauce: Mix mayonnaise, liver spread, seasoning, oyster sauce, calamansi, salt and pepper and chopped onion. Tips: * For extra crunch, double-fry the tofu: fry once until light golden, let it cool, and fry again until crisp. * Add a sprinkle of chili powder or nori flakes for a unique twist. * Pair it with a refreshing drink like sago’t gulaman or calamansi juice for a full UST street food experience. #tofusquares #streetfood #USTstreetfood #CapCut ♬ Happy Motown Celebrate - MetamixMusic
Ochi is a twenty-something Corporate Trainer who loves to cook, take photos and videos of her food, eat and travel. On weekends, she's either drunk or snuggling in bed watching her favorite crime drama. 
