Thai Basil Tofu Stir-Fry

Instructions

1. 1

   Press tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut into 1-inch cubes.

2. 2

   Cook jasmine rice: combine rice and water in a pot, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cover, cooking for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.

3. 3

   While rice cooks, heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Add tofu cubes to the pan, frying until all sides are golden brown, about 8 minutes.

5. 5

   Mince garlic and slice red chili thinly.

6. 6

   Add garlic and sliced chili to the pan with the tofu, stir-frying for 1 minute.

7. 7

   Mix in soy sauce and sugar, stirring until tofu is well-coated and sauce is heated through.

8. 8

   Turn off heat and gently stir in Thai basil leaves until just wilted.

9. 9

   Serve stir-fry over steamed jasmine rice.