Pla Rad Prik Jay

Pla Rad Prik Jay is a vibrant vegetarian Thai seafood dish that tantalizes the taste buds with a savory, spicy sauce. This delightful meal combines plant-based ingredients with bold flavors, making it a perfect choice for seafood lovers looking for a vegetarian alternative.

Ingredients

• Tofu - 200 grams
• Cornstarch - 2 tablespoons
• Vegetable oil - 3 tablespoons
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Red bell pepper - 1, sliced
• Green bell pepper - 1, sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Mushrooms - 100 grams, sliced
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Vegetarian oyster sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Chili paste - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh basil - 10 leaves, for garnish

Steps

1. Press the tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut it into cubes.
2. Coat the tofu cubes lightly with cornstarch.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
4. Fry the tofu cubes until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
5. In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of oil and sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Add the sliced red and green bell peppers, julienned carrot, and sliced mushrooms to the pan. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
7. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, chili paste, sugar, and lime juice.
8. Pour the sauce over the sautéed vegetables and let simmer for 2 minutes.
9. Add the fried tofu back into the pan, gently tossing to coat the tofu with the sauce and vegetables. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
10. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 25 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from tofu.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from a variety of vegetables.

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