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Thai Basil Tofu

Savory Thai Basil Tofu: Quick Comfort Food Delight

Discover a delightful recipe for Thai Basil Tofu that's quick, vegetarian, and packed with protein, offering a warm embrace for your taste buds.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tofu
  • 1 block High Protein Organic Super Firm Tofu Super firm variety is best
  • 2 tablespoons Corn Starch Potato starch is a gluten-free option
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to preference
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Substitute with white pepper if desired
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil Can use any neutral oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh preferred, or garlic powder as alternative
For the Spice
  • 1-2 pieces Fresh Hot Red Thai Chili Adjust based on spice preference
  • 1/2 cup Finely Chopped Red Onions/Shallots Yellow onions can substitute
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Light Soy Sauce Tamari is a gluten-free option
  • 1 tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce May omit if not available
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetarian Oyster Sauce Mushroom sauce can be used instead
  • 1 tablespoon Organic Raw Cane Sugar or Palm Sugar Regular sugar can work
  • 2 tablespoons Water Adjust for desired sauce consistency
For the Freshness
  • 1 cup Fresh Thai Basil Regular basil or mint can substitute

Equipment

  • wok
  • Baking pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the tofu dry with paper towels, crumble into pieces, and coat with salt, pepper, and corn starch.
  2. Bake in a greased pan at 425°F for 25 minutes, tossing halfway through until golden-brown.
Cooking
  1. Heat avocado oil in a wok and sauté chili and garlic for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Incorporate cooked tofu and stir for another minute to absorb flavors.
  3. Whisk soy sauces, sugar, and water in a bowl, add to wok, and simmer until thickened.
  4. Stir in Thai basil and cook until just wilted, about 30 seconds.
  5. Serve over steamed rice, optionally topped with a fried egg.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure tofu is dried thoroughly for crispiness. Adjust spice and sauce to preference for the best results.

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