Spicy Basil Garlic Tofu Recipe

Spicy Basil Garlic Tofu Recipe is a delicious, easy-to-make dish featuring crispy tofu stir-fried with garlic, basil, and a flavorful savory-spicy sauce. Perfect for a quick and healthy Asian-inspired meal, this tofu dish is packed with bold flavors and pairs well with steamed rice.

Feb 17, 2025 - 10:48
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Spicy Basil Garlic Tofu Recipe
Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 15 min
Serving 3
Difficulty Easy

Spicy Basil Garlic Tofu Recipe is a flavorful and aromatic dish that combines crispy golden tofu with fragrant basil, garlic, and a perfectly balanced savory-spicy sauce. The tofu absorbs the bold flavors of soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and gochujang, while the red chili adds a hint of heat. Finished with fresh basil, this dish delivers an irresistible combination of crisp texture and rich, umami-packed goodness. Perfect as a main dish or side, it pairs wonderfully with steamed rice for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Nutritional Information

  • Calories:  280
  • Protein:  14g
  • Fat:  14g
  • Saturated Fat:  2g
  • Unsaturated Fat:  11g
  • Trans Fat:  0g
  • Carbohydrates:  18g
  • Fiber:  3g
  • Sugar:  4g
  • Sodium:  800mg
  • Cholesterol:  0mg

Directions

1. Step

Cut the tofu into large squares. Thinly slice the garlic cloves and diagonally slice the red pepper or dried chili.

2. Step

Heat a pan with cooking oil over low heat. Add the tofu and fry until golden brown on both sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.

3. Step

In another pan, heat some cooking oil and sauté the garlic until fragrant. Add the red pepper and stir-fry together. Once the garlic is fully cooked, return the tofu to the pan and briefly fry to absorb the flavors.

4. Step

Push the tofu to the sides of the pan, leaving space in the center. Add the soy sauce, brown sugar, fish sauce, oyster sauce, gochujang, and water. Stir to combine and cook over low heat until the sauce is well blended.

5. Step

Add the basil leaves, turn off the heat, and mix well. Let the residual heat infuse the basil fragrance into the tofu. Serve warm.

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