Bistek is a savory Filipino dish usually with beef, soy sauce, citrus, pepper, and onion. I veganized it by using portobello mushrooms, tofu, and potatoes. Bistek is similar to Filipino Adobo, except Bistek has fewer seasoning. No fuss, just a simple, satisfying dish for any time of day.
My version has no meat and no animal products. It’s best enjoyed with a side of rice, but you may also eat it with bread, tortilla, or pita, or whatever carbs or gluten-free option you prefer.
Vegan Bistek Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil (I suggest mixture of canola and olive oil)
- 1 russet potato peeled and thinly sliced
- 8 pieces portobello mushrooms, sliced into strips
- 8 ouces extra-firm tofu, thinly sliced and fried
- 1 yellow onion, peeled and cut into rings
- ¼ cup soy sauce (adjust to taste depending on soy sauce brand)
- 1 dash lemon juice
- dash of freshly cracked pepper
Instructions
- Heat medium-sized pan over medium heat and pour cooking oil. Once hot, fry potatoes until crisp.
- Remove potatoes and season with salt, pepper, and lemon.
- Fry mushrooms on all sides and season with pepper and lemon juice.
- Add tofu and onions.
- When onions and mushrooms are tender, add potatoes back to the pan.
- Pour soy sauce and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Cook for another 3-5 minutes and turn off heat.
- Serve hot preferably with rice on the side.
Cooked this recipe last night! Soooo good! Love all your recipes i have tried so far. Even my 7 yr old liked this! My non veg mom came by and liked it, she even took some home. That says a lot because im not really a cook! 😉 salamat 🙂
That’s so great to hear Marianne! Please keep it up! And yes, feel free to try the rest of my recipes. You may always let me know if you have questions regarding them. Take Care!