Thai-Style Khao Pad Stir Fry
A simple and delicious Japanese-inspired stir fry dish featuring tofu and khao. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- ●1 block TofuExtra-firm, drained, and cut into bite-sized pieces
- ●1 cup KhaoShort-grain Japanese rice
- ●2 tablespoons Tasty Thai Red Curry PasteStore-bought or homemade
- ●1/4 cup Toasted Thai PeanutsChopped
- ●1/4 cup Thai BasilChopped
- ●2 tablespoons Soy SauceLow-sodium
- ●2 tablespoons Vegetable OilFor stir-frying
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the tofu and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 3
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the curry paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes.
- 4
Add the khao and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until lightly toasted.
- 5
Add the peanuts and stir-fry for another minute.
- 6
Return the tofu to the skillet and stir in the soy sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- 7
Stir in the Thai basil and cook for 30 seconds.
- 8
Serve hot over steamed khao.
- 9
Garnish with additional Thai basil, if desired.