Pad Kra Pao Tao Hu Kai Dao (Basil Tofu with Fried Egg)

Pad Kra Pao Tao Hu Kai Dao (Basil Tofu with Fried Egg)

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Thai · 22 min · Tofu · vegetarian, dairy-free, low-carb

410 cal 22g protein 22g carbs 26g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

  • 14 oz firm tofu, crumbled
  • 2 eggs
  • 1.5 cups holy basil leaves
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 4 Thai bird chilies
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 4 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Fry each egg in 2 tbsp hot oil over high heat until the edges are crispy and the yolk still runny; set aside.
  2. Pound the garlic and chilies into a paste and fry in the remaining oil for 30 seconds.
  3. Add the crumbled tofu and stir-fry 5 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. Add the soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, and sugar and toss 1 minute.
  5. Fold in the holy basil off the heat and serve over rice topped with a crispy fried egg.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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