Thai Basil Tofu

Name: Thai Basil Tofu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dry brown rice; 14 oz package extra firm tofu; 1 tbsp tapioca starch or flour (can also use cornstarch); pinch of salt + pepper; 1/3 cup soy sauce or tamari; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1-2 tbsp chili paste (sambal oelek); 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar; 2 tbsp coconut sugar (or brown sugar); 2 tbsp sesame oil (can also use olive oil or a more neutral oil); 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 inch fresh ginger, grated; 1 large red or orange bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 head of broccolini or broccoli, ends trimmed or cut into florets; 1 cup fresh Thai or regular basil, roughly torn; 1 tbsp raw sesame seeds; optional toppings: cashews, scallions, additional basil, cilantro etc…

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

An easy recipe for Thai Basil Tofu that is ready in under 30 minutes. Easy swaps are available to make this Thai Tofu vegetarian and whether or not you can find Thai Basil doesn't matter much for a delicious dinner the whole family will love.

Updated at: Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:04:12 GMT