Thai Basil Tofu Stir Fry (Pad Krapow)
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 99kcal
This Thai Basil Tofu (Pad Krapow Tofu) is a quick and flavorful stir-fry made with crumbled tofu, crisp veggies, and a bold savory sauce. It’s fast, flexible, and perfect for busy weeknights—especially when served over hot jasmine rice. Ready in under 30 minutes with simple ingredients!
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Ingredients
- 1 (14 oz) block extra firm tofu, drained and pressed
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or any high heat oil)
- ½ cup Thai or Italian basil leaves
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup green beans, cut into ½ long pieces
- ¼ cup fish sauce (or vegan fish sauce)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 Thai bird's eye chilies, minced (or red pepper flakes, optional)
Instructions
- Prep the tofu: Press tofu for at least 5 minutes to remove excess moisture. Crumble with your hands or a fork into bite-sized pieces.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, mix fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, salt, pepper, and chilies (if using).
- Sauté tofu: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu and let it cook undisturbed for 3–5 minutes to crisp up. Stir and cook another 1–2 minutes.
- Add veggies: Push tofu to one side. Add garlic, red bell pepper, and green beans. Sauté 2–3 minutes until just tender.
- Add sauce: Stir in the sauce and mix well. Cover and let everything cook for 4–5 minutes, until the vegetables are cooked but still slightly crisp.
- Add basil: Stir in basil just before serving until wilted. Serve hot over jasmine or brown rice.
Notes
- Drain and press the tofu well – This helps it crisp up and absorb flavor better.
- Don’t over-stir – Let the tofu sit in the pan to develop golden bits and texture.
- Use Italian or Thai basil – Both work great and bring that signature herbal note.
- Add a fried egg – For a more traditional twist (and more protein), top with a crispy-edged fried egg if you’re not keeping it vegan.
- Meal prep-friendly – Double the batch and store extras for a quick lunch!
Nutrition
Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1538mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 835IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
