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Thai Basil Tofu Stir-Fry with Brown Rice
Tofu cubes stir-fried with garlic, ginger and red chilli, combined with beans and peppers over brown rice and lime.
- 300 g firm tofu
- 150 g brown rice
- 1 piece red bell pepper
- 150 g green beans
- 30 g fresh thai basil
- 3 piece garlic cloves
- 20 g fresh ginger
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 piece lime
- 1 piece red chilli
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Cook brown rice according to package instructions, about 25 minutes.
- Step 2
Press tofu between paper towels for 5 minutes, then cut into 2cm cubes.
- Step 3
Slice red pepper into strips, trim green beans, mince garlic and ginger, slice chilli.
- Step 4
Heat vegetable oil in large wok or frying pan over high heat.
- Step 5
Add tofu cubes and fry for 3-4 minutes until golden on all sides.
- Step 6
Add garlic, ginger and chilli, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 7
Add peppers and green beans, stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Step 8
Add soy sauce and sesame oil, toss everything together for 1 minute.
- Step 9
Remove from heat, add fresh basil leaves and lime juice, toss gently.
- Step 10
Serve immediately over hot brown rice.
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