Thai Spicy Basil (Thai Pad Krapow)
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A vibrant and flavorful Thai stir-fry featuring a colorful mix of crunchy vegetables and extra firm tofu tossed in a sweet and savory basil-infused sauce. It is aromatic, easily customizable, and perfect when served alongside steaming jasmine rice.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Pan-fry cubed extra firm tofu until golden brown, then set aside. → Simmer seasoning sauce, water, palm sugar, and Thai basil sprigs together to create an infused sauce. → Stir-fry sweet onions and a colorful variety of vegetables on high heat to keep them crisp. → Add mushrooms, fried tofu, and pour the infused sauce over the ingredients. → Garnish with fresh Thai basil and crushed red chili, stir-frying briefly before serving with jasmine rice.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Pan-fry cubed extra firm tofu until golden brown, then set aside. → Simmer seasoning sauce, water, palm sugar, and Thai basil sprigs together to create an infused sauce. → Stir-fry sweet onions and a colorful variety of vegetables on high heat to keep them crisp. → Add mushrooms, fried tofu, and pour the infused sauce over the ingredients. → Garnish with fresh Thai basil and crushed red chili, stir-frying briefly before serving with jasmine rice.
Introduction
A vibrant and flavorful Thai stir-fry featuring a colorful mix of crunchy vegetables and extra firm tofu tossed in a sweet and savory basil-infused sauce. It is aromatic, easily customizable, and perfect when served alongside steaming jasmine rice.
Step 1
Heat 1 tbsp of oil on high heat in a wok or large pan. Add the cubed extra firm tofu and stir-fry until lightly browned on all sides, then remove and set aside in a bowl.
Step 2
In a separate saucepan, combine 3/4 cup of seasoning sauce, 1/2 cup of water, and 1/2 cup of grated palm sugar. Turn the heat to medium to dissolve the sugar and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Step 3
Add 8-10 washed sprigs of Thai basil (including the stems) directly into the simmering sauce. Let it simmer and infuse for 5-10 minutes to flavor the sauce.
Step 4
Add 1 tbsp of oil to the wok on high heat. Stir-fry the sliced sweet onion until slightly caramelized.
Step 5
Add the sliced green and red bell peppers, a handful of snow peas, thinly sliced carrots, bamboo shoots, and baby corn. Stir-fry continuously for about 3 minutes, ensuring the vegetables remain crisp.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Make sure to use extra firm tofu so that the cubes hold their shape well and do not crumble during stir-frying.
Avoid overcooking the vegetables; they should retain their vibrant color and crisp texture.
To prepare a non-vegetarian version, stir-fry your choice of cubed meat (chicken, pork, beef, or shrimp) right after caramelizing the onions. Cook the meat until 3/4 done before adding the remaining vegetables.
Serve this dish with jasmine rice. For the best sticky and firm texture, cook the jasmine rice with a slightly lower water-to-rice ratio (such as 1.5 cups of water to 1 cup of rice).
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