Vegetarian Pad Krapow, Thai Basil Tofu Stir Fry
Vegetarian pad krapow is a tasty traditional Thai dish made with holy basil and tofu. It's protein-packed and takes just 10 minutes to cook.
Ingredients
- 300 g extra firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Thai red chillies minced
- 100 g green beans trimmed
- 1 ½ teaspoons vegetarian oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon vegan fish sauce
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 1 handful Thai holy basil (1 handful = about 6 stems)
Instructions
- Crumble or grate 300 g extra firm tofu into small pieces.
- Heat your wok over high heat and add 2 tablespoons oil. Turn to coat the whole wok. Add 3 cloves garlic (minced) and 1 Thai red chillies (minced), and toss for a few seconds, then add the crumbled tofu and 100 g green beans (chopped). Cook until the tofu is dry and turning slightly golden.
- To the wok, add 1 ½ teaspoons vegetarian oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce, 2 teaspoons light soy sauce, ½ teaspoon vegan fish sauce, and ½ teaspoon sugar. Toss everything well to coat.
- Let the vegetarian pad krapow cook for around 30 seconds, tossing regularly.
- Roughly tear 1 handful Thai holy basil and stir fry until wilted. Serve with hot steamed rice.
Notes
While it's best to cook the Thai tofu stir fry in a wok, you can also use a large non-stick pan.
Nutrition
Calories: 243kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 13gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 852mgPotassium: 389mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 416IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 3mg
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