Sticky Garlic Basil Tofu
Sticky garlic basil tofu with a savoury soy glaze, fresh basil for brightness, and a hint of heat. This quick, flavour-packed recipe comes together in under 20 minutes - perfect for an easy, nourishing weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 block Silken firm tofu
- Corn flour (as required for coating)
- Sesame oil/ oil of choice (as required)
- 3-5 Cloves of garlic, minced
- 2-3 tsp Chili flakes
- 2-3 tsp Sesame seeds
- 1-2 tbsp Spring onions (sliced)
- 1 tbsp Dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Light soy sauce
- 1-1½ tbsp Vegan oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp Water, mixed with ½ tbsp corn flour
- ½-1 cup Fresh basil
Instructions
- To prep, wrap a block of silken-firm tofu between kitchen towels and press down gently to release the extra water.
- Slice the tofu into bite sized pieces and lightly coat it in corn flour for that extra crisp coating.
- Gently heat 2 tbsp of oil in a small pan. Pan-fry tofu until golden brown on both sides flipping half way.
- Once lightly crisp and golden, set the pieces aside.
- Add a splash more oil if required in the same pan; and heat the garlic, chilli flakes, sesame seeds and scallions.
- Stir for a few minutes until fragrant, then stir in the soy sauces and vegan oyster sauce.
- Mix 2 tbsp water with 1/2 tbsp corn flour. Stir this corn flour slurry into the sticky garlicky sauce, mixing well to combine.
- Let the sauce come to a lively simmer.
- Add back the cooked tofu with heaps of fresh basil leaves. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions, serve over rice and DIVE IN.