Tokwa’t Baka Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 kilo beef, cut into 3/4” rectangular blocks
• 2 big blocks firm tofu, tokwa, cut into 3/4” rectangular blocks
• 1 medium size onion, chopped
• 1/2 head garlic, chopped
• 1/2 head garlic, crushed
• 1-2 red and green chili, sliced crosswise
• 3/4 cup vinegar
• 1 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 2-3 pcs.bay leaf
• 1-2 pcs. star anise
• 1/2 tsp. peppercorns
• cooking oil

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In sauce pan place the beef and add water until covered up to 1” above the meat. 
2. Add 1/4 cup vinegar and 1/2 cup soy sauce.
3. Add in the peppercorns, star anise, bay leaf, sugar and crushed garlic. 
4. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes or until beef are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated. 
5. Remove beef from the pan and drain and let cool down, keep aside. 
6. In a bowl pour the remaining vinegar and soy sauce, mix in the onion, garlic, and chili, set aside until ready to serve. 
7. In a deep frying pan fry tokwa in batches for 2 to 3 minutes each side or until crisp, drain excess oil, keep aside until ready to serve. 
8. In same frying pan, add more cooking as necessary, fry beef in batches for 2 to 3 minutes each side or until crisp, drain excess oil, keep aside until ready to serve. 
9. To serve chop the fried beef and tokwa into cubes, place in a serving bowl and pour over the vinegar soy sauce.

Source: Overseas Pinoy Cooking

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