Thai Basil Fried Rice with Tofu Recipe | How to make | Berry Berry Life

Discover the ultimate Thai Basil Fried Rice with Tofu, a delightful vegan Tofu Stir fry twist on a classic Thai dish! This easy-to-follow recipe combines fragrant jasmine rice, crispy fried tofu, fresh Thai basil, and a medley of colorful vegetables, all stir-fried to perfection. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this vegan Thai basil fried rice is packed with flavor, nutritious, and ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 20
Total Time: 30
Ingredients:
3 Cups Jasmine Rice, cooked
4 Tbsp. Cooking Oil
4 Garlic Cloves, minced
2-3 Thai Chilies, minced
1 Cup Onions, radial cut
2 Green Onions, White and Green parts
1/2 Cup Carrots, diced
1/2 Cup Green Peas
1 Red Hot Long Pepper, or Bell Pepper (sliced thinly)
2 Cups Thai Basil Leaves
18 Oz Extra Firm Tofu, pressed and cubed into 3/4"
Salt, to taste
Black Pepper, to taste
Sambal Oelek (Optional for extra spiciness)
Sauce:
2 Tbsp. Soy Sauce
2 Tbsp. Vegan Oyster Sauce
1 Tbsp. Dark Soy Sauce
1 Tbsp. Vegan Fish Sauce
1 Tsp. Brown Sugar
Instructions:
1. Cook the Jasmine rice to package instructions, and allow it to cool completely, or refrigerate.
2. Press the Tofu 20-30 minutes to remove excess water. After which cut into 3/4" cubes.
3. Add 4 Tbsp. of Cooking Oil to Wok over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the Cut Tofu into 3/4" cubes, along with salt and black pepper to taste, and fry until lightly golden. Then remove the Tofu to a paper towel lined bowl.
4. To the remaining oil in the wok, add additional oil if needed. Heat it over medium, and add the Onions, and whites of the green onions. Sauté for 30-45 seconds.
5. Then add garlic, and Thai chilies, and sauté for another 30 seconds.
6. Then add the red hot long pepper, carrots, and green peas, and sauté for another 45-60 seconds or until vegetables are softened.
7. Add half of the Thai Basil leaves, along with 3 cups of cooked Jasmine rice, the sauce mixture, and fried tofu pieces. Gently stir all ingredients until all of the rice is coated and heated through.
8. Turn off the heat, and add the remaining Thai Basil leaves, and all of the greens of the green onions. The residual heat will gently wilt the leaves, while still maintaining its aroma.
9. Enjoy as it or with a side of Thai curry!
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[@coolk1848]

That knife is really nice, love the wavy patterns on it. This recipe is going into regular circulation, very well explained.

[@BerryBerryLife]

Thank you so much, glad you liked it!

[@Cocktail_Chronicles]

Freeze Tofu and then press for extra chewiness. This Rice looks delicious

[@BerryBerryLife]

That's a great idea, thank you

[@chutneylife]

Congratulations on your new blog. 💐

[@BerryBerryLife]

Thank you so much 😊

[@EuphoricEarth]

Looks good. I like fried rice

[@BerryBerryLife]

Thank you 😊

[@user-gm2gf8cb4r]

Can you share which brand of vegan fish sauce you used?

[@BerryBerryLife]

Sure, it is called Ocean's Halo

[@user-bf1gd6pl6j]

Peas and carrots are not native to Thailand. Carrots could have made it into Thai cuisine since they are endemic to central Asia but peas are European.

[@BerryBerryLife]

Thank you for letting us know.