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Thai basil tofu
Crisp tofu in a salty-sweet garlic and chilli sauce with a lot of holy basil.
20 min Serves 2Contains: soy
Method
- 1
Fry the tofu on high heat until browned and crisp at the edges.
- 2
Pound or chop the garlic and chillies and add to the pan for 30 seconds.
- 3
Add the sauces and sugar and toss for a minute.
- 4
Kill the heat and fold in the basil so it wilts but keeps its scent.
- 5
Serve over rice.
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