Thai Seared Tofu Recipe

Name: Thai Seared Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce; 1/2 cup fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup chopped of fresh mint; 2 tablespoons molasses; 1 tablespoon peeled minced fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 (10 1/2 ounce) packages firm tofu, drained; cooking spray; 6 cups cooked vermicelli (about 12 oz. uncooked pasta)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped of fresh mint
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon peeled minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 (10 1/2 ounce) packages firm tofu, drained
cooking spray
6 cups cooked vermicelli (about 12 oz. uncooked pasta)

1
Combine first 11 ingredients in a large baking dish; stir with a whisk until blended.
2
Cut each tofu cake crosswise into 4 slices.
3
Place tofu slices in soy sauce mixture, turning to coat slices.
4
Cover and marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours.
5
Remove tofu slices from dish, reserving marinade.
6
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium high heat.
7
Add tofu slices; cook 2 minutes on each side.
8
Remove from skillet; set aside, and keep warm.
9
Add reserved marinade to skillet; bring to a simmer.
10
Spoon noodles onto individual plates; top with tofu slices.
11
Drizzle marinade over tofu and noodles.
12
Variation:
13
I sometimes like to coat the tofu with cornstarch (after marinating) and fry the tofu until it gets crispy on the outside, then procede with recipe.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce, 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Thai Seared Tofu 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!

Thai Seared Tofu

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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