Thai Tofu Basil

Thai Tofu Basil Ingredients

700 gr firm tofu1/3 cup cashew nuts2 heaping cups basil leaves3 long chilies chopped3 birds eye chilies chopped (optional)1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic2 tbsp minced shallots1/2 tsp white pepper1/3 cup water2 tbsp oil

Seasoning Sauce

2 tsp dark soy sauce1 tbsp soy sauce2 tbsp vegan fish sauce1 tbsp palm sugar/brown sugar1 tbsp sweet soy sauce1 tbsp vegan oyster sauce2 tsp white sugar

Garnish

Chopped Chilies And Basil Leaves

Steps

Wash, drain and mash tofu using forkIn a non stick pan, add 1 tsp oil then stir fry tofu until dry and separated and color turns slightly brownish, transfer into a bowl and set asideCombine seasoning sauce in a bowl. Set asideHeat remaining oil in a pan, sauté garlic and shallots until slightly golden, add tofu in along with seasoning sauce mixture and white pepper stir and toss for a min then add water inNext add cashew nuts and chopped chilies and mix. Adjust seasoningsLastly add basil leaves and stir until slightly wilted then off the heat, give it another good stir then serve it with rice