Thai Basil Chilli Tofu ★★★★★2 reviews

Ingredients:⁣⁣⁣

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

Sauce:

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
• 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup or sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon 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 & add in chopped red jalapeno.⁣
4. Add in the tofu, sauce then basil & toss them quickly using a spatula until all tofu is coated with sauce. Season accordingly if needed. Serve warm and enjoy.⁣