Thai Basil Braised Tofu
Thai Basil Braised Tofu is a flavorful and aromatic dish that brings the essence of Thai cuisine to your kitchen. This vegan recipe features tofu braised in a savory sauce with garlic, ginger, chili, and fresh Thai basil. It’s perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Tofu
- 1 Block of firm or extra firm tofu
- 3 Tbsp. Neutral oil for cooking
Sauce
- ¾ cup Water
- 1 Tbsp. Corn Starch
- 1 Tbsp. Dark Soy Sauce
- 2 Tbsp. Soy Sauce adjust more to taste
- 1 Tbsp. Sugar
- 1 Tbsp. Vegan Oyster Sauce or stir-fry sauce
- 1 Tbsp. Shaoxing wine or other rice wine
- ½ cup Thai Basil leaves roughly broken apart
- 1 small Red Onion or Shallot sliced
- 2 Birds Eye Chilies sliced (optional for heat)
- 4 cloves Garlic chopped or minced
- Salt to taste
- Black Pepper to taste
Equipment
Instructions
- Press the Tofu for 10-20 minutes to drain out excess liquid.
- Slice the Tofu into large cubes, or desired shape. Larger pieces are easier to pan-fry.
- In a large pan on medium heat, add 2-3 Tbsp. of Neutral oil, and pan-fry the Tofu to a golden and crispy on all sides. Transfer the Tofu to a plate and set aside.
- Meanwhile, mix all the sauce ingredients in a bowl until the sugar and cornstarch has dissolved.
- With the oil left in the pan, add half the Thai Basil leaves, and down in the oil for 1-2 minutes until wilted, and then add the shallots and chilies. Cook for another 1-2 minutes. Then add the minced Garlic, and allow it to soften.
- Lower the heat to medium-low, and pour in the sauce mixture into the pan. Bring the sauce to a boil, and allow it to thicken.
- Add in the pan-fried Tofu, and lower the heat to low and stir the Tofu until fully coated. Allow it to sit in the sauce for 3-4 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Take it off the heat, and serve immediately.
- Enjoy it atop Jasmine Rice or with Vegetables!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 200kcal
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