Stir-Fried Tofu with Thai Basil and Garlic

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A fragrant and vibrant stir-fry featuring crispy tofu cubes tossed with garlic, fresh Thai basil, and a balanced sauce of soy and fish sauce for authentic flavor. This Thai-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs vegetable oil, garlic cloves, minced, red Thai chilies, sliced thin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 14 oz firm tofu cut into 1-inch cubes and fry, stirring gently, for 6-8 minutes until all sides are golden and slightly crispy. Remove tofu to a plate.
  2. Step 2: In the same wok, add 5 cloves minced garlic and 2 sliced red Thai chilies. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
  3. Step 3: Return the tofu to the wok and add 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tsp palm sugar, and 1/4 tsp white pepper. Toss to coat tofu evenly and cook for 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves and 2 sliced green onions until basil wilts.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately over 4 cups steamed jasmine rice for a flavorful vegetarian Thai meal.

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