Sweet Basil Tofu

Pairs super well with white rice!

Sweet Basil Tofu

Ingredients:

• 1 box firm tofu, cut into 12 pieces

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves

• 1 red chili pepper, optional, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

• 4 thin slices ginger, peeled

• 2 teaspoons cooking oil

• 1 teaspoon sesame seed oil

• 1 tablespoon rice wine

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce

• 2 teaspoons brown sugar

• 1/2 cup water

Method:

1. Heat cooking oil in medium heat

2. Brown tofu pieces both sides

3. Add sesame seed oil, garlic, ginger, and chili pepper

4. Stir well

5. Add rice wine, soy sauce, brown sugar, and water and bring it to a boil

6. Keep cooking until the sauce starts to thicken

7. Add basil

8. Mix well. Serve hot

NOTE: Rice wine can be found in Asian grocery stores