Description
A vibrant and crispy basil tofu recipe that’s simple to make and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: soy sauce or teriyaki sauce for serving
Instructions
- Press the tofu to remove excess moisture, wrapping it in a towel and placing something heavy on top for 15-20 minutes.
- Cube the pressed tofu into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss the cubed tofu with cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a bowl until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the tofu cubes in a single layer for 5-7 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and repeat.
- Add fresh basil leaves, lemon juice, and zest; cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, drizzled with soy sauce or teriyaki sauce if desired.
Notes
Pair this dish with jasmine rice or quinoa for a complete meal. Great for sharing!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: tofu, basil, vegetarian, crispy, easy recipes