~₱70 Tofu Garlic Stir-Fry for 2 People (Tipid Recipe)
~₱70(estimated)2 servings25 minutes
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Ingredients
This Filipino recipe is built for budget meals—~₱70 Tofu Garlic Stir-Fry for 2 People (Tipid Recipe) delivers the kind of ulam satisfaction you want, without the big spend.
For under ₱100 cooking, this ingredient list is designed to be practical: you’ll know exactly what goes in, how much to use, and what to prioritize so your ~₱70 Tofu Garlic Stir-Fry for 2 People (Tipid Recipe) tastes great every time.
Use these ingredients as your quick prep checklist, then follow the steps for a smooth cook—perfect for everyday Filipino home kitchens and meal planning for 2 servings.
Shopping list
- Tofu – 300g
- Garlic – 5 cloves
- Onion – 1/2 pc
- Soy sauce – 1/4 cup
- Cooking oil – 1 tbsp
- Water – as needed
- Salt – 1/2 tsp
- Ground black pepper – 1/4 tsp
- Oyster sauce – 1/2 tbsp
- Fish sauce (patis) – 1 tsp (optional)
Quick cost check
- Tofu – 300g~ ₱ 30
- Garlic – 5 cloves~ ₱ 10
- Onion – 1/2 pc~ ₱ 5
- Soy sauce – 1/4 cup~ ₱ 12
- Cooking oil – 1 tbsp~ ₱ 4
- Salt – 1/2 tsp~ ₱ 1
- Ground black pepper – 1/4 tsp~ ₱ 2
- Oyster sauce – 1/2 tbsp~ ₱ 4
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Steps
- 1Pan-fry tofu in oil until lightly golden, then set aside.
- 2Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.
- 3Add tofu back and pour soy sauce and water; simmer briefly.
- 4Reduce until saucy, then serve hot with rice. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, fish sauce (patis), oyster sauce as needed.
Notes
Total cost (estimated)
~₱70
Prices are estimates and may vary depending on location and market conditions.
Serving size
2 servings
Tips
Cooking tips to help your ~₱70 Tofu Garlic Stir-Fry for 2 People (Tipid Recipe) turn out flavorful, tender, and budget-meals friendly.
For tipid results, cook with the same budget angle (under ₱100) and adjust seasonings gradually.
Variations
Ingredient alternatives and smart swaps so you can still make ~₱70 Tofu Garlic Stir-Fry for 2 People (Tipid Recipe) even when your pantry runs low.
- Make it extra filling by adding more gulay when available.
- Swap protein within budget: chicken ↔ pork ↔ tofu.
- Keep it budget-friendly with the same under-₱ style (under ₱100) for for 2 people.
Serving Suggestions
What to pair with ~₱70 Tofu Garlic Stir-Fry for 2 People (Tipid Recipe) for a complete Filipino meal.
- Enjoy ~₱70 Tofu Garlic Stir-Fry for 2 People (Tipid Recipe) with steamed rice—an easy pairing for any Filipino recipe budget meal.
- Add a quick gulay side to stretch the meal and keep it practical for everyday cooking.
- Finish with a simple fresh component (salsa, salad, or calamansi) for brightness.
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