Thai Basil Tofu Stir-Fry
🌟Main ingredient:Tofu
✨secondary ingredients: basil and onions
⏱️Cooking time: 30 minutes
🌶️Spice level: Mild
👨👩👦👦Number of diners: Only me
Ingredients
200g
firm
tofu,
cubed
2
tablespoons
vegetable
oil
1
onion,
thinly
sliced
3-4
cloves
garlic,
minced
1
cup
fresh
basil
leaves,
loosely
packed
2
tablespoons
soy
sauce
1
tablespoon
oyster
sauce
1
teaspoon
sugar
1/2
teaspoon
salt
1/4
teaspoon
black
pepper
1/4
teaspoon
red
chili
flakes
(optional)
Cooking steps
Press the tofu between paper towels to remove excess water. Cut it into cubes and set aside.
Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add onions and garlic to the hot oil and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
Push the onions and garlic to one side of the wok.
Place tofu cubes in the wok in a single layer and let them cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
Flip the tofu cubes and cook for an additional 2 minutes until all sides are browned.
Combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes (if using) in a small bowl. Mix well.
Pour the sauce mixture over the tofu, onions, and garlic. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until the tofu is coated evenly.
Add fresh basil leaves to the wok and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until the basil leaves wilt.
Remove from heat and serve the Thai Basil Tofu Stir-Fry with steamed rice or noodles as a side dish.
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