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

1/2 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

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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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.

Sig's Tofu with Chilly and Basil

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