Thai basil tofu stir fry
Crisp tofu and peppers in a hot, garlicky, savoury sauce with plenty of fragrant basil. Ready in 25 minutes.
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.88 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the rice on to cook following the packet instructions. Pat the tofu very dry and toss it in the cornflour.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large frying pan or wok. Fry the tofu for 8 minutes, turning, until golden and crisp on most sides. Remove to a plate.
8 min - 3
Add the last spoon of oil and stir fry the pepper and green beans over a high heat for 4 minutes until just tender but still bright.
4 min - 4
Add the garlic and chilli for 30 seconds, then pour in the tamari, sugar, lime juice and 3 tbsp water. Bubble for 1 minute.
- 5
Return the tofu and toss to coat. Take off the heat and stir through the basil until it wilts.
- 6
Serve straight away over the rice.
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