Pad Krapow Tofu is a bold Thai plant based stir fry built on crisp edged tofu, garlic, chili, and holy basil in a glossy savory sauce. It is fast, aromatic, slightly fiery, and deeply satisfying with the unmistakable punch of Thai street food flavor. πΏ
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Crispy tofu, hot garlic chili aroma, and fragrant holy basil make this one of the strongest Thai fasting dishes for both flavor and real weeknight appeal. π₯
πΆοΈ 10 g red Thai chilies, roughly chopped (2β3 chilies / 0.35 oz)
π§ 80 g shallots, sliced (β cup / 2.8 oz)
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Sauce
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π₯£ 30 ml soy sauce (2 tbsp / 1 fl oz)
π₯£ 15 ml dark soy sauce (1 tbsp / 0.5 fl oz)
π¬ 10 g palm sugar (2 tsp / 0.35 oz)
π§ 45 ml water (3 tbsp / 1.5 fl oz)
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πΏ 25 g holy basil leaves (1 cup loosely packed / 0.9 oz)
π§ 40 g scallions, sliced (β cup / 1.4 oz)
Preparation
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Total Time
π Prep: 15 min
π₯ Cook/Bake: 10 min
π Rest: 1 min
β° Total: 26 min
Nutritional Value
π₯ Calories: ~260 kcal
πͺ Protein: ~14 g
πΎ Carbohydrates: ~10 g
π§ Fat: ~17 g
π₯ Fiber: ~2 g
π₯ 260 kcalπͺ 14 g proteinπ 10 g carbsπ§ 17 g fatπΎ 2 g fiber
Macro Split (kcal)
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Advice
Do not add the basil too early because it should hit the hot pan only at the end to stay fragrant and vivid. πΏ
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Why it works π‘
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The dish works because crisp tofu catches the salty sweet glaze while garlic, chili, and holy basil build the intense aromatic finish that makes pad krapow so addictive. πΆοΈ
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Twist πΆοΈ
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Add 100 g green beans, cut small (1 cup / 3.5 oz), for extra crunch and a more substantial stir fry. π«
Status
Crispy tofu, hot chili, and holy basil turn this Thai fasting dish into something loud, aromatic, and seriously satisfying. πΏπΆοΈ
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