Thai Basil Tofu (Tofu Pad Krapow)
Thai Basil Tofu (Tofu Pad Krapow)
Ingredients
For the Baked Tofu
- 1 pound extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce, (optional, for color)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons water
For the Stir-fry
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 Thai red chilis, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, small, thinly sliced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup Thai basil leaves, loosely packed
For Serving
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 4 fried eggs, (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the pressed and cubed tofu with cornstarch, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and sesame oil. Toss gently to coat the tofu evenly. Spread the tofu in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Bake the tofu for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and slightly crispy.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
While the tofu bakes, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, dark soy sauce (if using), vegetarian oyster sauce, maple syrup, and water. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Heat canola oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced Thai red chilis (or red pepper flakes), minced garlic, and sliced shallot. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Add the green beans to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
⏱️ 4 min
- 7
Add the baked tofu to the skillet. Pour in the prepared sauce and toss everything together to coat the tofu and vegetables. Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the Thai basil leaves until just wilted.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Serve immediately over cooked jasmine rice, optionally topped with a fried egg.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Thai Basil Tofu (Tofu Pad Krapow)
For the Baked Tofu
- 1 pound extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce, (optional, for color)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons water
For the Stir-fry
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 Thai red chilis, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, small, thinly sliced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup Thai basil leaves, loosely packed
For Serving
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 4 fried eggs, (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a medium bowl, combine the pressed and cubed tofu with cornstarch, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and sesame oil. Toss gently to coat the tofu evenly. Spread the tofu in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Bake the tofu for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and slightly crispy.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
While the tofu bakes, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, dark soy sauce (if using), vegetarian oyster sauce, maple syrup, and water. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Heat canola oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced Thai red chilis (or red pepper flakes), minced garlic, and sliced shallot. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Add the green beans to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
⏱️ 4 min - 7
Add the baked tofu to the skillet. Pour in the prepared sauce and toss everything together to coat the tofu and vegetables. Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the Thai basil leaves until just wilted.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Serve immediately over cooked jasmine rice, optionally topped with a fried egg.
⏱️ 1 min