Thai Basil Tofu

Name: Thai Basil Tofu
Yield: Makes 3-4 servings
Ingredients: 1 14-ounce package firm tofu, drained and cut into cubes; 2 tablespoons avocado oil; ½ cup shallots, diced; 2 tablespoons garlic, minced; ½ cup + 1 tablespoon water; 2½ teaspoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon fish sauce; 2 teaspoons light soy sauce; 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce; 2¼ teaspoons oyster sauce; 45 Thai holy basil leaves, separated from stems; For Serving; Steamed jasmine rice

By Jeri Mobley, Whisper of Yum

Ingredients

1 14-ounce package firm tofu, drained and cut into cubes
2 tablespoons avocado oil
½ cup shallots, diced
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
½ cup + 1 tablespoon water
2½ teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon fish sauce
2 teaspoons light soy sauce
2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
2¼ teaspoons oyster sauce
45 Thai holy basil leaves, separated from stems

For Serving
Steamed jasmine rice

Procedure

In a small bowl, add brown sugar, oyster sauce, light + dark soy sauces, fish sauce, and water and whisk until brown sugar dissolves. Set aside.

Pour avocado oil into a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic, and sauté for 2 minutes or until fragrant.

Pour in sauce mixture and stir to combine with aromatics. Cook for 2 minutes or until sauce is slightly reduced.

Add tofu and cook for 3 minutes or until all sides of tofu have absorbed sauce.

Add holy basil leaves and stir until leaves are wilted.

Serve immediately with steamed rice.

Enjoy!