STIR-FRIED TOFU, THAI-STYLE

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Basil, cilantro, mint, and peanuts give this tofu stir-fry a fresh, Thai-inspired flavor. Serve with rice noodles or jasmine rice.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (14 ounces) regular tofu, firm or extra-firm, drained
1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste
1/2 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons peanut or canola oil
1 bunch Chinese broccoli, stems trimmed
1 small red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, thinly sliced lengthwise
Coarse salt
1/4 cup each whole basil, cilantro, and mint leaves
1/4 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Cut tofu in half widthwise. Keep the pieces stacked and cut lengthwise into thirds (creates 6 rectangles), and then cut the tofu horizontally (slicing parallel to work surface) into quarters to create 24 cubes, each about 1 inch. Press the tofu. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, curry paste, and coconut milk until blended; set aside.
  • In a large, nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over high heat. Add the tofu and sear without moving until the cubes have browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully turn the tofu and sear other side until browned, about 2 minutes more. Turn and sear a third side, again for about 2 minutes. Remove tofu to a plate and set aside.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet and heat. Add the broccoli, red pepper, 3 tablespoons of water, and salt to taste; cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are almost tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Return tofu to the skillet and stir in the sauce. Cook to heat and blend flavors, about 1 minute. Serve immediately, garnishing each portion with basil, cilantro, mint, and peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 g, Fat 27 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 20 g

bijay gurung
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover tofu.


Mdgolap Hoshen
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy meal. The tofu is cooked to perfection and the sauce is flavorful.


Kabir Shwqi
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The tofu was crispy and the sauce was flavorful.


Eliza Grigsby
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This was a great recipe. It was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


Devi farrington
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I made this dish for my vegetarian friends and they loved it. It's a great way to get your veggies in.


Michelle Moses
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This dish is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can make it with ingredients that I already have on hand.


TK gas
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I've tried many tofu dishes, but this one is by far the best. The sauce is amazing and the tofu is cooked to perfection.


Kyron Bailey
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This is my favorite tofu dish. I love the crispy texture of the tofu and the flavorful sauce.


Sidie Brizal
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Famina Samo
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This was a great recipe. The tofu was so crispy and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Owusu Eunice
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I made this dish for my vegetarian friends and they loved it. It's a great way to get your veggies in.


Aqib Warraich
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This dish is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can make it with ingredients that I already have on hand.


Melat Girma
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I've tried many tofu dishes, but this one is by far the best. The sauce is amazing and the tofu is cooked to perfection.


Safiadan Geesey
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This is my favorite tofu dish. I love the crispy texture of the tofu and the flavorful sauce.


Lombe Alex
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Saad Ntambazi
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This was a great recipe. The tofu was so crispy and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Sajid Baig
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. I like to add a little bit of heat by adding some chili peppers to the sauce.


gaming with eri
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. I used firm tofu and it held up well in the stir-fry.


Chironjit Addho
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Dennis waiyaki
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This stir-fried tofu dish was amazing! The tofu was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.