Thai basil
Description
This bold and aromatic Thai basil dish brings together crispy tofu, vibrant bell peppers, and a glossy, sweet-spicy sauce. Infused with dried red chilies, peanuts, and fresh Thai basil, it’s full of warmth, fragrance, and depth of flavor. Quick to make and deeply satisfying, this stir-fry is perfect served over jasmine rice or noodles for an easy yet wholesome meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp peanuts
- 2 dried red chillies
- 1 red pepper, cubed
- 1 green pepper, cubed
- 1/4 cup thai basil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce/coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp date palm jaggery/maple syrup
- 1 tbsp red chili paste/homemade sambal sauce/chili sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 packet firm tofu, cut into squares
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- Salt
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
Directions
- For the sauce, mix soy sauce/coconut aminos, date palm jaggery/maple syrup, red chili paste/sambal sauce/chili sauce, and water.
- Take cubed tofu and place it in a bowl.
- Add cornstarch, salt, and pepper to the tofu and mix.
- Heat oil in a cast-iron pan, add the tofu pieces, and let them toast on all sides. Remove to a plate.
- Heat the oil, add the dried red chillies and the peanuts, and sauté.
- Add the peppers and sauté for a few seconds.
- Add the salt and sauce, mix well, and then add the toasted tofu. Let it simmer for a minute.
- Add fresh basil and turn off the heat.