Thai Basil Chili Tofu
Thai Basil Chili Tofu
Print RecipeServings: 2 -3 servings
Ingredients
Tofu:
- 14 oz firm tofu - pressed & cut into cubes
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon chopped red jalapeno/red chili
- ½ cup packed Thai basil
- oil for cooking - salt to taste
- rice for servings
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- ½ tablespoon stir fry sauce - see @woon.heng’s IG stories for a homemade recipe
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or sugar
- ½ teaspoon cornstarch
- ¾ cup of water/veggie broth.
Instructions
- Mix together all sauce ingredients and set aside.
- In a heated non-stick pan with about 3 teaspoons of oil, pan-fry tofu cubes until lightly brown on all sides by flipping occasionally, then season with a pinch of salt. Transfer tofu to a bowl until ready to use.
- Using the same pan, add another teaspoon of oil, sauté ginger, then garlic until fragrant & add in chopped red jalapeno.
- Add in the tofu, sauce then basil & toss them quickly using a spatula until all tofu is coated with sauce. Season accordingly if needed. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
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