Vegetarian Homemade Filipino Longganisa

Experience the savory delight of **Vegetarian Homemade Filipino Longganisa**, a plant-based twist on the beloved Filipino breakfast staple. Crafted from a hearty base of extra firm tofu and sautéed mushrooms, this recipe captures the sweet, garlicky, and slightly tangy flavor profile of traditional longganisa without the meat. Seasoned with soy sauce, vinegar, smoked paprika, and a touch of brown sugar, each bite is bursting with bold, authentic flavors. Wrapped in softened rice paper for a crisp, golden exterior, these vegetarian sausages are pan-fried to perfection in just minutes. Serve them hot with steamed rice, fried eggs, or as part of a traditional Filipino *silog* spread. Quick to prepare and ideal for plant-based eaters, this modern take on a Filipino classic is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any time of the day when you're craving something unique and delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 5

Ingredients

• 14 ounces Extra firm tofu
• 8 ounces Cremini or button mushrooms
• 6 cloves Garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sweet paprika
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, ground
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground annatto (optional for color)
• 10 sheets Rice paper sheets (for casing)
• 2 cups Water

Directions

Step 1

Begin by draining the tofu and pressing it to remove excess moisture. Crumble the tofu into a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Clean and finely chop the mushrooms. In a non-stick pan, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat, then sauté the mushrooms until golden brown. Add them to the bowl with the crumbled tofu.

Step 3

In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add this to the tofu and mushroom mixture.

Step 4

To the mixing bowl, add brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, paprika, salt, black pepper, and optional annatto for color. Mix all the ingredients until well combined.

Step 5

Prepare a clean surface and get your rice paper sheets ready. Individually soak each sheet in warm water for about 5-10 seconds until soft and pliable.

Step 6

Take a soaked rice paper sheet and place about 2 tablespoons of the filling mixture in the center. Fold over the sides and roll into a log to seal the filling inside. Repeat until all filling is used.

Step 7

In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, lightly oil the surface and cook the longganisa rolls until they are golden and crispy on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Step 8

Serve hot with steamed rice or as an accompaniment to your favorite Filipino breakfast spread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1367.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1392.7

Total Fat 63.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3045.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 139.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.1g	0%
Total Sugars 34.4g
Protein 81.6g	0%

Vitamin D 15.9IU	0%
Calcium 2893.2mg	0%
Iron 15.7mg	0%
Potassium 2456.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.2%

Protein: 22.4%

Carbs: 38.4%