Thai Basil Tofu Stir Fry Pad Krapow Tofu 1771705729146 Urus
A classic, spicy Thai street food favorite featuring crumbled tofu, aromatic holy basil, and a savory-sweet sauce.

Total
25 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 14 oz Extra firm tofu, pressed and crumbled
- 2 cups Thai holy basil leaves (Krapow)
- 5 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 4 pieces Thai bird's eye chilies, smashed
- 2 tbsp Vegetarian mushroom sauce
- 1 tbsp Light soy sauce
- 1 tsp Dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp Coconut sugar
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp Vegetable broth(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the tofu by pressing out excess water and crumbling it into small, bite-sized pieces to mimic the texture of minced meat.
- 2
Using a mortar and pestle, pound the garlic and Thai bird's eye chilies together into a coarse paste.
- 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until it begins to shimmer.
- 4
Add the garlic and chili paste to the wok, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
- 5
Add the crumbled tofu to the wok and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until the edges are golden and slightly crispy.
- 6
Pour in the mushroom sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar, tossing well to coat the tofu evenly.
- 7
If the mixture is too dry, add a splash of vegetable broth to create a light glaze.
- 8
Turn off the heat and immediately toss in the fresh holy basil leaves, stirring until they are just wilted.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
245
12% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbohydrate | 12 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 880 mg |
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