Sig's Tofu with Chilly and Basil Recipe

Name: Sig's Tofu with Chilly and Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup of fresh basil leaves ( sweet Thai is best but Greek or ordinary will do); 3 tbsp oil; 4 slice tofu about 1 cm thick; 1 clove of garlic , large; 1 small red chilli; 1 to 2 tablespoons of honey; 1 tbsp soy sauce, light; 1 tbsp soy sauce, dark; 1 tbsp sugar ( optional ); 1 1/2 tbsp cornflour; 4 tbsp water

Servings: persons

1
Heat half the oil, fry the basil leaves until crisp , set leaves aside keep oil for frying the tofu.
2
Drain and dry the tofu cut off 4 slices of about 1 cm thickness.
3
Fry to golden brown from both sides in the basil oil.
4
Remove and set aside .
5
( If the leftover uncooked tofu is fresh put any leftover,covered in chilled water in fridge for up to two days.)
6
In the meantime slice one large clove of garlic and one small red chilli , add remaining oil and fry gently until nearly brown .
7
add soy sauces and 1-2 tablespoon of good honey.
8
Mix cornflour with water and stir in to the garlic chilli mix until it thickens.
9
Sweeten the sauce further with some sugar ( optional)
10
Plate the tofu, pour over the sauce and serve with the crisped basil leaves .

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup of fresh basil leaves ( sweet Thai is best but Greek or ordinary will do), 3 tbsp oil, 4 slice tofu about 1 cm thick, 1 clove of garlic , large, and more.

Yes, Sig's Tofu with Chilly and Basil falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sig's Tofu with Chilly and Basil

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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