Thai style stir fried tofu with basil Recipe
Ingredients
- Firm tofu (Nasoya) : 1 box
- Shallots (finely chopped) : 1
- Thai bird chillies (substitute with sambal olek) : 3 tbsp or adjust to your taste
- Garlic (minced) : 1 tbsp
- Crushed peanuts : 1-2 tbsp
- Red bell peppers (diced): 1 (optional)
- Dark soy sauce : 1 tbsp
- Thai Basil (substitute with Italian sweet basil) : a large handful
- White pepper : 1 tsp
- Stock / water : 1/4 cup
- Oil for stir frying : 1 tbsp
- Salt and sugar to taste
- Seasoned sesame oil to drizzle
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2181g | |
| Calories 267 | |
| Calories from Fat 101 | 38% |
| Total Fat 11.24g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 4.19g | 17% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4117mg | 172% |
| Potassium 1066mg | 30% |
| Total Carbs 20.46g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.9g | 13% |
| Sugars 11.35g | 8% |
| Protein 21.67g | 35% |
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