Three Cup Tofu with Ginger and Basil
Ingredients
- 14oz extra-firm or firm tofu, pressed
- corn starch for coating
- 8-10 slices ginger
- 5 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 red jalapeño, chopped
- 1 cup packed fresh Thai basil
- a handful of chopped scallion/green onion
- oil for cooking
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons Chinese cooking wine
- 3 tablespoons light soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Preparation
Mix the sauce ingredients in a bowl until well combined and set aside.
To prepare the tofu, pat the tofu dry with paper towels and cut into cubes. Place 1/4 cup corn starch in a shallow bowl.
Preheat a non-stick pan with 2 tablespoons oil, adjusting based on pan size. Roll tofu cubes in corn starch to coat all sides well.
Using a spatula, place tofu cubes into the heated pan and shallow pan-fry each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
Using the same pan with remaining oil (add more if needed), sauté ginger until fragrant or slightly crispy.
Add garlic, chili, and chopped scallions, and continue to sauté until aromatic.
Slowly pour in the sauce, turn heat to low-medium, and add tofu and basil. Quickly toss until all ingredients are well-coated.
Turn off the heat. Serve warm with rice.
