Vegan Thai Tofu

By blum099

Ingredients

• 1 pound extra firm tofu, drained
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 Thai chile, seeded and minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon vegetarian "fish" sauce (see Fish Sauce recipe)
• 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
• 1 cup loosely packed Thai basil
• Freshly cooked jasmine rice
• Fresh bean sprouts (optional garnish)
• Chopped peanuts (optional garnish)

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cut the tofu into 1-inch slices and arrange on a baking sheet lined with several thicknesses of paper towels. Top tofu with another layer of paper towels and press on the slices to expel excess water. Cut pressed tofu slices into 1-inch cubes and set aside.

2. In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, heat oil and add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, or until onion begins to soften. Add chile, soy sauce, "fish" sauce, sugar, and tofu and continue to stir-fry for another minute or two, or until tofu is golden brown. Add basil and cook a few seconds longer before serving over rice. Sprinkle with bean sprouts and peanuts, if using.