Thai Basil Braised Tofu

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 Block of firm or extra firm tofu
• 3 Tbsp. Neutral oil for cooking
• ¾ cup Water
• 1 Tbsp. Corn Starch
• 1 Tbsp. Dark Soy Sauce
• 2 Tbsp. Soy Sauce

  adjust more to taste
• 1 Tbsp. Sugar
• 1 Tbsp. Vegan Oyster Sauce

  or stir-fry sauce
• 1 Tbsp. Shaoxing wine

  or other rice wine
• ½ cup Thai Basil leaves

  roughly broken apart
• 1 small Red Onion

  or Shallot sliced
• 2 Birds Eye Chilies

  sliced (optional for heat)
• 4 cloves Garlic

  chopped or minced
• Salt

  to taste
• Black Pepper

  to taste

Instructions

• 1 Press the Tofu for 10-20 minutes to drain out excess liquid.
• 2 Slice the Tofu into large cubes, or desired shape. Larger pieces are easier to
  pan-fry.
• 3 In a large pan on medium heat, add 2-3 Tbsp. of Neutral oil, and pan-fry the
  Tofu to a golden and crispy on all sides. Transfer the Tofu to a plate and set
  aside.
• 4 Meanwhile, mix all the sauce ingredients in a bowl until the sugar and
  cornstarch has dissolved.
• 5 With the oil left in the pan, add half the Thai Basil leaves, and down in the
  oil for 1-2 minutes until wilted, and then add the shallots and chilies. Cook
  for another 1-2 minutes. Then add the minced Garlic, and allow it to soften.
• 6 Lower the heat to medium-low, and pour in the sauce mixture into the pan. Bring
  the sauce to a boil, and allow it to thicken.
• 7 Add in the pan-fried Tofu, and lower the heat to low and stir the Tofu until
  fully coated. Allow it to sit in the sauce for 3-4 minutes to absorb the
  flavors.
• 8 Take it off the heat, and serve immediately.
• 9 Enjoy it atop Jasmine Rice or with Vegetables!

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