Thai Basil Chilli Tofu with Brown Rice
 
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An easy vegan and gluten free weeknight meal. Pair this thai basil chili tofu with whatever grain you like best for a delicious meal!
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Recipe type: dinner, lunch, quick, easy
Cuisine: Thai, Asian
Serves: 2-3
Ingredients
  • 500 grams firm tofu
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic
  • ½ cup thai basil
  • 2 tsp, plus 2 tsp oil
For the sauce:
  • 2 tbsp schezwan sauce
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • ½ tsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup water
Instructions
  1. Press the tofu with a heavy object like a dutch oven/cast iron pan. I generally place a clean thin towel between the tofu and the pan, and place the tofu on a marble chopping board/plate. Keep the tofu pressed for 15-20 minutes. Chop the tofu into cubes.
  2. Heat oil in a non stick pan. Fry the tofu cubes until lightly brown on all sides, flipping them occasionally. Season the tofu, and transfer to bowl.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the ingredients listed under sauce.
  4. In the same pan, add another 2 tsp oil. Add the ginger and garlic and saute till the ginger garlic start changing color.
  5. Add in the tofu and sauce toss them quickly until all the tofu is coated with sauce. Remove from heat and add in the thai basil, and mix well. Season with salt and pepper, if needed.
  6. Serve over brown rice or your choice of grain. Garnish with green onions.
Recipe by The Novice Housewife at https://novicehousewife.com/2020/03/25/thai-basil-chili-tofu/