Basil Tofu Stir fry, is an Asian (cuisine) inspired side dish/ appetizer, that goes well with noodles, rice or by itself. This Crispy tofu recipe has a truly spicy Korean Sauce Gojuchang, which adds the perfect zing to this dish. Once you make this you will realize just how better this recipe is than the take-outs, burst of flavors and so easy to make.
About the Tofu
Tofu is a soft or firm paneer-like food item prepared by coagulating soy milk. The difference is that for Paneer we use natural milk (Animal milk), however, for Tofu we use plant-based milk which is soy milk. Tofu comes in multiple varieties such as silken, soft, firm, extra (or super) firm depending on the process used to make them and your cooking requirements. Tofu is also known as bean curd in English. Tofu originated in China thousands of years ago and is traditionally used across many East Asian and Southeast Asian countries. In modern Western cooking, it is often used as a meat substitute. Thus this is a popular choice amongst people who have vegan dietary needs. Tofu is high in Protein, considering that it is made with soy milk, and has high Iron & calcium content.
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Description
This Basil Tofu stir fry is a Korean-inspired recipe that uses the spicy Gojuchang Sauce. Nowadays, it is easily available in supermarkets. Just in case you are not able to find the same, fret not, you can opt for any other spicy sauce such as hot garlic sauce or sriracha super hot chili sauce. This is a one-pot meal/one-pot dish, thus this is hassle-free and can be easily made on busy weeknights or weekends.
This stir-fry dish goes well with rice or noodles. Try it once and you will choose this over take-outs.
Tofu offers good-quality protein and is also a popular choice amongst vegans.
As a variation to this recipe, you can replace the Tofu with fresh button Mushrooms or Paneer for a different taste and texture.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Marinating the Tofu
Ingredients for the Sauce
Basil Tofu Stir fry Main Ingredients
Instructions
Instructions to Marinate & Fry the Tofu
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Chop the Tofu into squares of medium size.
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In a wide bowl, take the cut tofu pieces, add rice flour, corn flour, salt & dark soy sauce, and mix gently to coat the tofu to marinate it. Let it rest for 10-15 mins
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In a non-stick pan take oil & shallow fry the marinated tofu, keep space between each tofu block for them to get crisp evenly. Gently flip the tofu once one side is crisp, to ensure the tofu has fried well.
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Drain the fried tofu
Instructions to make the Sauce
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In a bowl take Dark soy Sauce, Gojuchang Sauce, Red Chilli Sauce, Vinegar, corn flour slurry and whisk well.
Instructions to make Basil Tofu Stir fry
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1. In a wok pan/ Non sticky pan add 1-2 Tbsp oil and stir fry the broccoli florets.
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Now add the carrots, Onion & garlic and stir.
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Add the cashews and fry a bit, then add all the bell peppers and salt and stir well on medium to high heat. You have to stir fry just enough that the veggies are not over cooked and 60% raw.
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At this point reduce the heat & add the prepared sauce and mix well.
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Add 1/4 cup water only if the sauce is too thick, if its thin you can add more corn flour slurry.
Please note once you add tofu the gravy thickens a little as well. -
Keep the flame on high & let the gravy sizzle, vegetables will start glowing and the color will turn maroonish.
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You can now add tofu and fresh basil leaves and stir and mix well.
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After about a minute at low heat, turn off the heat & don't cover the dish because the veggies will turn mushy. To keep it crunchy serve immediately or keep it uncovered till you serve, At the time of serving, you can reheat a bit & serve.
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Garnish with a tsp of sesame seeds & Basil Tofu Stir fry is ready to be served with noodles or rice. as you choose.
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