15 Minute Thai Basil Tofu Stir Fry (Pad Krapow)
Try this easy and fast recipe for vegetarian Thai basil tofu stir fry aka Tofu Pad Krapow. Stir fried ground tofu with garlic, ginger, and veggies in a spicy, savory soy sauce!
Ingredients
- 1packet extra firm tofu (16 oz (454 g))
- 2 tablespoonsavocado oil
- ½ largered bell pepper (sliced)
- ¾ cupgreen beans (cut to ½ inch long pieces)
- ½ mediumonion (chopped)
- 1 cupthai holy basil
- 2 largeeggs (optional)
- salt & pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoonsdark soy sauce
- 2 ½ teaspoonsbrown sugar
- 4 clovesgarlic (chopped)
- ¼ teaspoonginger (grated)
- ½ teaspoonthai chili pepper flakes (optional for spice, or add fresh thai chili peppers)
Directions
- 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 1/4 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.