Description
Heavenly Thai Basil Tofu: Quick, Flavor-Packed Delight
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz High Protein Organic Super Firm Tofu
- 2 tbsp Corn Starch
- 2 tbsp Avocado Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 4–6 pcs Fresh Hot Red Thai Chili
- 1 medium Finely Chopped Red Onions/Shallots
- 2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
- 2 tbsp Vegetarian Oyster Sauce
- 1 tbsp Organic Raw Cane Sugar or Palm Sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Fresh Thai Basil
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Tofu: Remove excess water from tofu, pat dry, and crumble into small pieces resembling ground meat.
- Coat Tofu: In a mixing bowl, combine crumbled tofu with salt, black pepper, and corn starch. Spread on a greased tray and bake at 425°F for 25 minutes or fry in a skillet until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.
- Cook Aromatics: In a large wok, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium heat. Add red Thai chili and minced garlic, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, then add chopped onions or shallots and cook until translucent.
- Combine Tofu and Sauce: Incorporate cooked tofu into the wok. Mix light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, and a splash of water. Pour over tofu and stir well.
- Add Basil: Add fresh Thai basil and stir gently until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Serve: Serve hot over jasmine rice, optionally topped with a fried egg.
Notes
- Use arrowroot powder for a gluten-free option.
- Substitute avocado oil with olive or canola oil if needed.
- Mushroom sauce can replace vegetarian oyster sauce for vegan.
- Regular basil can be used if Thai basil is unavailable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry and Bake
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Thai Basil Tofu, Vegetarian, Quick Meal, High Protein