Spicy Thai Basil Tofu Stir Fry
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Spicy Thai Basil Tofu Stir Fry

Ignite your palate with Spicy Thai Basil Tofu Stir Fry, a fiery medley of chiles and garlic caramelized with crispy tofu, all draped in a savory sauce, topped with a silken fried egg. This dish is a vibrant tour de force of fresh, aromatic flavors.
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Ignite your palate with Spicy Thai Basil Tofu Stir Fry, a fiery medley of chiles and garlic caramelized with crispy tofu, all draped in a savory sauce, topped with a silken fried egg. This dish is a vibrant tour de force of fresh, aromatic flavors.
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Alix Traeger
Alix is a self-taught cook, foodie, and digital creator known for her vibrant energy and love for making a mess in the kitchen. From BuzzFeed Tasty to her YouTube channel and podcast, she shares her passion for cooking, travel, and connecting with others through her creative, messy journey.
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20MINS

Total Time

Ingredients

Servings
4
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Spicy Thai Basil Tofu Stir Fry
Thai Chili Pepper
3
Thai Chili Peppers, de-stemmed
Garlic
5 cloves
Garlic, peeled
Red Fresno Chili Pepper
1
Red Fresno Chili Pepper, de-stemmed
or Serrano Chili Pepper
Oyster Sauce
1 Tbsp
Oyster Sauce
Soy Sauce
1 Tbsp
Soy Sauce
Fish Sauce
2 tsp
Fish Sauce
Dark Soy Sauce
2 tsp
Dark Soy Sauce
Water
2 Tbsp
Warm Water
Granulated Sugar
1 tsp
Granulated Sugar
Neutral Oil
1 Tbsp
Neutral Oil
Extra Firm Tofu
12 oz
Extra Firm Tofu, crumbled
Green Beans
1/2 cup
Chopped Green Beans
Shallot
1
Large Shallot, sliced
Sweet Bell Pepper
1/2 cup
Sliced Sweet Bell Pepper
Holy Basil Leaf
1 1/2 Tbsp
Holy Basil Leaves
Egg
2
Eggs
Jasmine Rice
4 cups
Jasmine Rice, cooked
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Alix Traeger
Alix is a self-taught cook, foodie, and digital creator known for her vibrant energy and love for making a mess in the kitchen. From BuzzFeed Tasty to her YouTube channel and podcast, she shares her passion for cooking, travel, and connecting with others through her creative, messy journey.
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
In a mortar and pestle, grind the Thai Chili Peppers (3) into a fine paste. Add the Garlic (5 cloves) and Red Fresno Chili Pepper (1) and pound into a rough paste.
step 2
In a small bowl, combine the Oyster Sauce (1 Tbsp) Soy Sauce (1 Tbsp) Fish Sauce (2 tsp) Dark Soy Sauce (2 tsp) warm Water (2 Tbsp) and Granulated Sugar (1 tsp) Stir to dissolve the sugar.
step 3
In a large skillet over medium high heat, add the Neutral Oil (1 Tbsp). Once oil is shimmering, add the garlic chili paste and saute until the garlic begins to caramelize.
step 4
Add the Extra Firm Tofu (12 oz) to the pan and cook until the tofu begins to brown.
step 5
Add the oyster sauce mixture and toss to coat the tofu completely. Continue cooking until the sauce begins to thicken. Add the Green Beans (1/2 cup), Shallot (1), and Sweet Bell Pepper (1/2 cup) and cook until softened.
step 6
Remove from the heat and add the Holy Basil Leaves (1 1/2 Tbsp) and toss until the basil just begins to wilt.
step 7
In a hot saute pan, add oil. Crack eggs into the pan and reduce the heat to medium. Season the Eggs (2) with salt and pepper.
step 8
Allow the eggs to cook until the white are firm and the yolk is runny.
step 9
Serve the tofu over freshly cooked Jasmine Rice (4 cups) and top with the fried egg.
step 9 Serve the tofu over freshly cooked Jasmine Rice (4 cups) and top with the fried egg.

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RECIPES TAG

Dairy-Free
Asian
Lunch
Date Night
Healthy
Dinner
Quick & Easy
Tofu & Tempeh
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