Tofu and Mushrooms in Chilli Basil sauce
Tofu and Mushrooms in Chilli Basil sauce
This Stir-Fry Mushrooms & Tofu with Spicy Chili Basil Sauce is a quick, easy, and beginner-friendly dish that’s packed with bold flavors!
Crispy tofu, juicy mushrooms, and fragrant basil are tossed in a savory, spicy sauce, making it perfect for a delicious meal in just 15 minutes.
Serve it with rice or noodles for a satisfying, fuss-free dinner. Give it a try and enjoy a restaurant-quality dish at home!
INGREDIENTS
Firm Tofu - 300g
Swiss Brown mushrooms - 200g
Cooking Oil - 1/4 cup
Garlic - 5 cloves
Birdseye Chillis - 5 or to taste
Light Soy Sauce - 1.5 tbsp
Sweet Soy Sauce - 1 tbsp
Vegetarian Oyster Sauce - 1 tbsp
Green Basil - 1 bunch
Ingredients - Tofu, mushrooms, green basil, chillis, garlic, sweet soy sauce, light soy sauce, and oyster sauce
Firm Tofu
Swiss Brown mushrooms
Frying the tofu
Vegetarian Oyster Sauce
Aromatics - Garlic and Chilli
Adding fragrant green basil leaves
Brining it all together
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare the ingredients:
Finely chop 5 cloves of garlic
Finely chop 5 Birdseye chillis (or to taste)
Remove leave from one bunch of green basil (or Thai Basil)
Preparing the Tofu
Pat dry some firm tofu (300g) with a kitchen towel or paper towels to remove excess water
Cut tofu into small bite-sized pieces
Heat about 1/4 cup of cooking oil in a wok, and fry the tofu until golden. This takes about 3-4 minutes. Fry them in two batches to avoid overcrowding the wok.
Take the tofu out of the pan and leave it aside
Putting everything together:
Remove the leftover oil from the wok, leaving only about 3-4 tbsp of oil
Sauté garlic, and chillis for about 2 minutes
Add tofu and stir-fry for 1 minute
Add 1.5 tbsp of light soy sauce, 1 tbsp of sweet soy sauce, and 1 tbsp of vegetarian oyster sauce. You can adjust the taste to your liking. Stir to coat the tofu with the flavorful sauce.
Then add the mushrooms and continue to stir-fry for 2 minutes
When mushrooms are cooked, add the basil leaves
Give it a quick toss, and we’re done!
Hope you enjoy this recipe and try it at home.
Watch the Youtube video for detailed instructions. Thank you!
