tokwa

The Chinese-derived Tagalog word for “tofu” is tokwa. In Philippine cuisine, tofu is usually fried and mixed with pork, sometimes beef and/or vegetables.

Tokwa’t Baboy

Tokwa’t Baboy (Tofu & Pork) by Kaycel Corral. Recipe with more photos

Tokwa’t Baka

Photos by Jeric Travis. Tokwa’t Baka (Tofu & Beef) from Carinderia ni Tandang Sora in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

For those who don’t have than much of a liking for pork or are prohibited from eating the so-called other white meat, Tokwa’t Baka (Tofu & Beef) is a great alternative.