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Better Than Anything Thai Basil Tempeh & Tofu.

Thai Basil Tempeh and Tofu

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Quick and easy Thai Basil with Tofu and Tempeh that’s better than takeout. A healthy, flavorful stir fry you can whip up in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • ½ block of firm tofu about 100 grams
  • 1 block tempeh 200 grams
  • 6-7 green onion stalks white and green part
  • 5 teaspoons garlic minced
  • ½ cup fresh Thai basil leaves or regular basil, see note
  • 3-4 small green Thai chilies re dbirdseye chilies or 1 medium jalapeno, diced small, seeds removed if you want less spicy
  • 2 tablespoon oil for cooking I like to use ghee, divided
  • 2 teaspoons agave syrup or honey, brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha or similar hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Method
 

  1. Prep the tofu: Press the tofu for about 30 minutes, then cut into cubes. If you’re in a rush, use it as-is, it’ll still work.
    ½ block of firm tofu
  2. Boil the tempeh: Place the block of tempeh in a saucepan, cover with water, and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain and crumble into small bits (with your hands or a food processor).
    1 block tempeh
  3. Cook the tofu: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Fry the tofu until golden and crispy on the edges.
    2 tablespoon oil for cooking, ½ block of firm tofu
  4. Cook the tempeh: Add the rest of the oil and cook the tempeh bits for 2–3 minutes, stirring so they don’t stick.
    1 block tempeh
  5. Add aromatics: Lower the heat to medium, then toss in the green onions (leave some for serving), garlic, and chilies. Stir for about a minute until fragrant. Toss in the basil leaves and stir until they are wilted but still bright green.
    6-7 green onion stalks, 5 teaspoons garlic minced, 3-4 small green Thai chilies, ½ cup fresh Thai basil leaves
  6. Add sauces: Add the soy sauces, fish and oyster sauce, agave, sriracha, and sesame oil. Stir everything together.
    2 teaspoons agave syrup, 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon light soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sriracha, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  7. Serve: Squeeze half a lime juice on top, garnish with more green onions and serve over hot rice or cauliflower rice.

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