This Tofu Adobo is a vegan twist on the traditional Filipino dish, using tofu and a blend of flavors from garlic, bay leaf, and black pepper. The sauce is balanced with equal parts of salt, sweet, and sour ingredients.
1: Heat the vegetable oil in a pan.
2: Add garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant.
3: Add the tofu and fry until golden brown.
4: Add the black pepper, bay leaves, light soy sauce, white vinegar, agave or sugar, and water.
5: Simmer until the sauce thickens.
6: Serve with roasted broccoli on the side.
