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Spicy Thai Basil Tofu

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 14 Oz Extra Firm Oraganic Tofu
  • 2 Tbsp Sri racha Sauce(you can reduce the quantity to tone down the spice level.0
  • 4 Tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Maple syrup
  • Pinch of red chili flakes
  • 2 Tbsp Oil
  • 6 Cloves Chopped Garlic
  • 1 Tbsp Chopped Ginger
  • 2 Tbsp Chopped Green onion
  • 1 Small Chopped Red Onion
  • 1 Small Chopped Red Pepper,thin strips
  • 3 Tbsp Corn Starch
  • Oil for deep frying tofu or to brush if you are air frying or baking.
  • ½ Cup Fresh Thai Basil Leaves
  • Green onion for garnish
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of black pepper

Method
 

  1. Press the extra firm tofu. Chop it into your desired shape and size.
  2. Mix maple syrup, soy sauce, sriracha sauce, and chili flakes together.
  3. Coat tofu with 2.5 tbsp of corn starch mixed with salt and pepper. Coat them well. Now shake the excess corn starch and deep fry them till golden and crispy.
  4. Alternatively, you can air fry or bake them.
  5. Heat a pan or wok. Add oil to it.
  6. When it's hot add garlic, ginger, and green onion. Saute till they turn golden.
  7. Add red pepper and stir them once.
  8. Furthermore, add fresh basil leaves.
  9. Stir once and then add sauce to it. Add crispy tofu and cook till the sauce looks a little thick and glossy.
  10. If it looks too thick, you can add 2 tbsp of water. I like mine a little thick.
  11. Garnish with green onions and serve over jasmine rice!
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