Thai Basil Tofu Stir Fry with Egg Omelet

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A flavorful Thai-inspired stir fry featuring extra firm tofu, fresh basil, and a spicy kick from bird's eye chili peppers, served with a golden egg omelet over rice.

Thai Basil Tofu Stir Fry with Egg Omelet recipe
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
20min
Total Time
35min

Ingredients

1 Servings
(1 serving = 1 plate)

Main Ingredients

  • 3 1/2oz
    Extra Firm Tofu
  • 1
    handful Fresh Basil
  • 13tsp
    Yellow Bell Pepper
  • 4piece
    Red Bird's Eye Chili Pepper
  • 2clove
    Garlic, minced
  • 1piece
    Large Red Onion
  • 1piece
    Egg
  • 1dash
    Granulated Sugar
  • 1tsp
    Soy Sauce
  • 2tbsp
    Mushroom Sauce
  • 1cup
    Cooked White Rice

Sauce

  • 1dash
    Granulated Sugar
  • 1
    third cup Water
  • 1tsp
    Soy Sauce
  • 2tbsp
    Mushroom Sauce

How to make Thai Basil Tofu Stir Fry with Egg Omelet

Preparation

  1. Freeze the extra firm tofu, then squeeze it dry and crumble it until it resembles mince.

    Step 1.1: Freeze the extra firm tofu, then squeeze it dry and crumble it until it resembles mince
  2. Mince the red bird's eye chili peppers.

    Step 1.1: Mince the red bird's eye chili peppers
  3. Chop the yellow bell peppers into cubes.

    Step 1.1: Chop the yellow bell peppers into cubes
  4. Roughly chop the red onion.

    Step 1.1: Roughly chop the red onion

Cooking

  1. In a bowl, mix together granulated sugar, water, soy sauce, and mushroom sauce to make the sauce.

    Step 2.1: In a bowl, mix together granulated sugar, water, soy sauce, and mushroom sauce to make the sauce
  2. In a wok, heat oil on medium-high heat. Sauté the minced garlic and chili peppers until golden brown.

    Step 2.1: In a wok, heat oil on medium-high heat
  3. Add the chopped onion and crumbled tofu to the wok. Stir fry for a minute.

    Step 2.1: Add the chopped onion and crumbled tofu to the wok
  4. Add the bell pepper and fresh basil to the wok. Continue to stir fry until the basil has wilted.

    Step 2.1: Add the bell pepper and fresh basil to the wok
  5. Reduce the heat to low and drizzle in the sauce. Let it cook until the sauce is absorbed by the tofu and thickened. Add extra water if needed.

    Step 2.1: Reduce the heat to low and drizzle in the sauce
  6. Transfer the stir fry to a plate with cooked white rice.

    Step 2.1: Transfer the stir fry to a plate with cooked white rice
  7. Beat the egg. Heat oil in the wok to medium-high heat and cook the egg until golden brown on each side.

    Step 2.1: Beat the egg
  8. Transfer the omelet onto the dish. Serve warm.

    Step 2.1: Transfer the omelet onto the dish

Tips & Tricks

  1. For a spicier dish, add more bird's eye chili peppers.

  2. Ensure the tofu is thoroughly crumbled for better texture.

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My name is Saramin is a culinary enthusiast with a flair for transforming everyday ingredients into delightful, flavour-packed dishes. Passionate about home cooking, Sarin specializes...