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Tokwa is a Filipino term that refers to firm /pressed soy bean curd. In the Philippines, Tokwa is famous for being fried and mix with "cubed and boiled baboy"(pig meat or pig ears) called Tokwa't Baboy.
Tokwa is a good Substitute for meat for a complete vegetarian dish.
Below is a Picture of raw Tokwa which can be found in almost all wet markets (Palengke) in the Philippines and most big supermarkets selling foodstuffs.
Tokwa't Baboy is a Filipino delicacy made of fried Tofu (Tokwa) with pork pieces and by-products (usually boiled pork ears) and served on a dipping mixture /sauce made from chopped garlic (Bawang) and onions (Sibuyas) , thin slices of Siling Labuyo (Bird's eye Chilies), little bit of Soy sauce (Toyo) and vinegar (Suka). Salt and ground pepper (Paminta) are sometimes added to taste.
