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Main course · Thai

Pad Cha Tofu (Stir-Fried Tofu with Chilli Jam and Holy Basil)

20 min Serves 4 ~235 kcal/serving ~£4.60 (£1.15/serving) Dairy-freeVeganVegetarian

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Ingredients

  • 400 g firm tofu, cubed
  • 2 tbsp thai red curry paste
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 3 fresh green chillies
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp palm sugar
  • 20 g fresh holy basil or thai basil
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
235 kcal
Protein
16.5 g
Carbohydrate
4.6 g
of which sugars
2.6 g
Fat
15.9 g
of which saturates
2.1 g
Fibre
1.6 g
Salt
1.73 g

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Method

  1. 1

    Pat the tofu dry and fry in the vegetable oil in a wok for 5 minutes until golden on most sides.

  2. 2

    Crush the garlic and finely chop the green chillies.

  3. 3

    Add the garlic, chillies and curry paste to the pan and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Season with the soy sauce and palm sugar.

  5. 5

    Stir in the holy basil leaves until wilted and serve with jasmine rice.

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