MARCH 2016: Sizzling Tofu

A delish food trip return to more often is at Max's resto (The house that fried chicken built).

No, I don't come back for their famous fried fowl.

I go back (again and again) for their.... (you guessed it) Sizzling Tofu!

photoed by D. Liongson

Filipinos have a sizzling meat dish known as sisig. This yummy tofu dish is like sisig but made of bean curd and no other meat product. If the egg from the mayonnaise is meat product to you, then I stand corrected.

To the pure vegetarian, it may help to ask if this dish has any other animal product. Perhaps the answer to this question can be the gauge to proceed ordering this or not.

Although tofu cubes are sizzling with mild spices and sauce, it's still a tasty treat that semi-vegetarians, carnivores, and the in-betweens will love. Well-salted, creamy, subtly sweet with red and green capsicum (bell peppers), with a mild chilli heat, and best when warm. Wait a bit before digging in. It can burn in the mouth. Been there, done that. ;-)

It is served in generous helpings for more than one person. If you eat alone at restos, why not bring someone with you to share this dish? Simply have one order of Sizzling Tofu (and a cup of rice each) and you are ready to go!

photoed by D. Liongson

Speaking of to-go, this viand is also available for delivery or pick up. Click store locator to find your nearest Max's resto branch.

Sizzling Tofu option from a fried chicken resto... Clever! :-)

--D.L.

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D'HAIKU

Fried chook place I know

Serves delish sizzling tofu

at Max's Restaurant

--D.L.