Vegetarian Pad Krapow

Vegetarian Pad Krapow is a vibrant Thai stir-fry featuring fragrant basil, crisp vegetables, and a savory sauce, all served over fluffy rice. This dish delivers a delightful balance of flavors and textures, making it a perfect quick dinner option.

Ingredients

• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Thai bird's eye chili - 2, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
• Tofu - 200 grams, firm, diced
• Red bell pepper - 1, sliced
• Green beans - 100 grams, trimmed and cut into 2 cm pieces
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Oyster sauce (vegetarian) - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Fresh Thai basil leaves - 1 cup, packed
• Cooked jasmine rice - 2 cups, for serving

Steps

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and chopped bird's eye chili, and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the diced tofu to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes until golden brown on all sides.
4. Stir in the sliced red bell pepper and green beans, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
5. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar, then pour the sauce over the stir-fried tofu and vegetables.
6. Toss everything together to ensure even coating and cook for another 2 minutes.
7. Remove from heat and fold in the fresh Thai basil leaves until just wilted.
8. Serve hot over a bed of jasmine rice.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10.5 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from tofu.
• High in vitamins and antioxidants from fresh vegetables and herbs.

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