15 Minute Thai Basil Tofu Stir Fry (Pad Krapow)

Adapted from https://drivemehungry.com/15-minute-thai-basil-tofu-stir-fry-pad-krapow/

INGREDIENTS

1 packet extra firm tofu - 16 oz (454 g)
2 Tablespoons avocado oil
½ large red bell pepper - sliced
¾ cup green beans - cut to ½ inch long pieces
½ medium onion - chopped
1 cup Thai holy basil
2 large eggs - optional
salt & pepper to taste

Sauce Ingredients:

3 Tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 ½ teaspoons brown sugar
4 cloves garlic - chopped
¼ teaspoon ginger - grated
½ teaspoon Thai chili pepper flakes - optional for spice, or add fresh Thai chili peppers

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STEPS

1) Take your extra firm tofu and squeeze out as much water as you can with your hands and some paper towels. Next crumble it up with a fork or your hands to get 'ground' tofu.

2) Add the ground tofu to a hot pan with oil and saute until it becomes dry, about 5 minutes. Optional: meanwhile in a separate pan, cook two eggs sunny side up over high heat until the edges become crispy.

3) Add the sauce, bell peppers, green beans, and onions to the pan and saute everything together for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked but still crispy.

4) Season your tofu mixture with salt & pepper to taste. Tofu is pretty bland so it may need a pinch of salt. I added about ¼ teaspoon.

5) Turn off the heat and stir in your Thai basil and mix it together until the basil wilts.

6) Serve over rice and top with the crispy fried egg.


NOTES

✎ Recipe Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days

Substitute other types of basil if you can't find Thai basil

Low carb options:

serve over cauliflower rice

serve in lettuce cups

replace brown sugar with a few drops of liquid stevia

Additional veggies: broccoli, carrot, celery