Thailand / Main dishes

Basil tofu stir-fry

Name: Basil tofu stir-fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2 portions
Cuisine: Thailand
Ingredients: 300 g firm tofu, drained and crumbled; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 small chili, finely chopped, optional; 1 tbsp neutral oil; 1.5 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp sugar; 2 tbsp water; 20 g holy basil leaves, or Thai basil as an adaptation; 350 g freshly cooked rice

A basil-scented tofu rice bowl with a savory chili-garlic sauce.

Prep15 min

Cook15 min

Yield2 portions

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Editorial home-cooking adaptation · Not yet kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; additional soaking, rising or chilling may apply. Read the complete method before starting.

Ingredients

2 portions

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Units are listed with each ingredient. 1 tbsp = 15 ml; 1 tsp = 5 ml. US cup measures are approximately 240 ml. Chef adaptations may retain source units. Scaling changes quantities, not cooking times. Ingredient ticks reset when the page reloads.

Let’s make it.

Pat the tofu dry. Mix soy sauce, sugar and water.
Heat oil in a frying pan. Add garlic and optional chili, stirring briefly.
Add tofu and stir-fry until hot and lightly golden in places. Pour in sauce and cook until it coats the tofu.
Fold in basil until wilted and serve immediately with rice.

A little kitchen note

Holy basil and Thai basil have different flavors; the latter is a practical substitution, not an identical match.

Allergen notes

Soy; wheat in many soy sauces. This list is a starting point, not a certification of suitability. Check every ingredient label and preparation surface.

Use a food thermometer where relevant. For handling and storage, see our cooking basics and official food-safety links.

A little nourishment.

Illustrative nutrition estimate · Per listed portion (1/2 of the recipe)

Energy: 462 kcal
Protein: 21.2 g
Carbs: 56.8 g
Fat: 16.6 g
Fibre: 2.7 g
Total sugar: 4.2 g
Sodium: 737 mg

Approximate generic ingredient estimates, not verified nutrition labels. Includes quantified optional ingredients; unquantified “as needed” salt, oils or garnishes may be excluded. Brands, substitutions, portions and cooking change values. Nutrition stays per portion when batch quantities are scaled. How we estimate nutrition

Approximate generic ingredient estimates. Brands, edible portions and cooking change values.

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