Thai Basil Tofu Stir Fry

 

• ▢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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Instructions

 

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Turn off the heat and stir in your Thai basil and mix it together until the basil wilts.
• Serve over rice and top with the crispy fried egg.