Thai Basil Chilli Tofu ★★★★★2 reviews

Serves 4 | Prep time: 10 mins | Cooking time: 15 mins

INGREDIENTS

• 400g/14oz firm tofu, pressed & cut into cubes⁣⁣⁣
• 1 Tbsp finely chopped ginger⁣⁣⁣
• 1 Tbsp finely chopped garlic⁣⁣⁣
• 1 Tbsp chopped red jalapeno⁣⁣/red chili⁣
• 1/2 cup packed Thai basil⁣⁣⁣ leaves
• oil for cooking, salt to taste⁣⁣⁣
• rice for servings

For the Sauce

• 1 Tbsp soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tsp maple syrup or sugar
• 1/2 tsp cornstarch
• 3/4 cup of water/veggie broth

METHOD

1. Mix together all sauce ingredients and set aside.⁣
2. In a heated non-stick pan with about 3 teaspoons of oil, pan-fry tofu cubes until lightly brown on all sides by flipping occasionally, then season with a pinch of salt. Transfer tofu to a bowl until ready to use. ⁣
3. Using the same pan, add another teaspoon of oil, sauté ginger, then garlic until fragrant and add in chopped red jalapeno.⁣
4. Add in the tofu, sauce then basil and toss them quickly using a spatula until all tofu is coated with sauce. Season accordingly if needed. Serve warm with rice and enjoy.⁣