Thai Basil Tofu Stir Fry
Say hello to my new favorite weeknight dinner recipe - Thai Basil Tofu Stir fry! Crispy, saucy, and packed with flavor, this Stir-fry tofu is a quick and easy dinner the whole family will love.
Servings: 4
Calories: 244kcal
Ingredients
- 14 oz Extra firm tofu pressed and cut into cubes
- 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 3½ tablespoons Mazola® Corn Oil divided
- ¾ cup Green beans rinsed and chopped
- 1 teaspoon Ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon Garlic paste
- 1 small Onion peeled and cubed
- 1 medium Red Bell pepper cored and sliced
- 1 cup Thai Basil leaves
SAUCE INGREDIENTS
- 3 teaspoons Vegetarian Mushroom Oyster sauce
- 3 teaspoons Tamari
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha
Instructions
MAKE THE SAUCE
- In a small bowl, whisk all the sauce ingredients until combined. Set it aside.
PREPARE TOFU
- Unwrap the tofu from its package and drain the excess liquid. Place the block of tofu in between two kitchen paper towels.
- Place a heavy object on top to drain any excess liquid. Allow the tofu to press for 15 minutes under this heavy object.
- The extra liquid will drain away. After the rest time, unwrap the tofu block.
- Chop the pressed tofu into small cubes.
PREPARE CRISPY TOFU BITES
- Add the chopped tofu to a large bowl and add cornstarch.
- Toss to coat the tofu bites with cornstarch. Make sure every tofu piece is well coated in cornstarch.
- Add Mazola Corn Oil to a large skillet.
- Add tofu pieces and cook on medium heat until crisp and slightly brown. It should take 5-6 minutes.
- Once cooked, remove from heat and set aside.
COOK AND ASSEMBLE EVERYTHING
- Add Mazola Corn Oil to the same skillet. Once its hot, add chopped green beans to the skillet and cook for a minute. Do not overcook.
- Add ginger and garlic paste — cook for 2-3 minutes. Add chopped onions to the pan. Cook for a minute.
- Next, add bell peppers. Stir to combine.
- Lower the heat to the lowest setting and pour in the sauce that we have prepared earlier in the recipe. Mix until combined.
- Finally, add the crispy tofu bites and basil leaves.
- Toss everything together and cook for another 2 minutes on low heat. Once done, remove from heat and serve with white rice.
Notes
Can't assemble the tofu stir fry the same day?
No problem. Cooked tofu will stay well in the fridge for 2 days in an airtight container. To retain its crispiness, allow it to cool completely before storing it.
The assembled sauce will keep well for 3-4 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Store the uncooked veggies in a plastic bag. When ready to cook, sauté the vegetables, pour the sauce, add tofu, and enjoy!
How to store leftovers?
This tofu stir fry tastes good when fresh, but the leftovers will keep for 2-3 days in the fridge in an airtight container.
To reheat, toss the Tofu basil stir fry in the microwave and warm until heated through. Unfortunately, the veggies and tofu will lose its crunch.
Nutrition
Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 470mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1390IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg