Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
2 tsp

Lemon juice

0.5 tsp

Brown Sugar (Demerara Sugar)

1 tsp

Corn flour

1 unit

Salt

3 cloves

Garlic

minced

2 sprigs

Coriander (Dhania) Leaves

chopped

9 unit

Thai basil leaves

torn

250 g

Tofu

cubed

1 tbsp

Rice Vinegar

2 tbsp

Sweet and Spicy Red Chilli Sauce (Tomato Chilli Sauce)

4.5 tbsp

Vegetable stock

3 tbsp

Roasted Peanuts (Moongphali)

roasted and crushed

1 cup

Quinoa

1 unit

Red Bell pepper (Capsicum)

diced

4 unit

Spring Onion Greens

chopped

2 tbsp

Soy sauce

3 unit

Thai Red chilli (Birds Eye Chilli)

finely chopped

1 tsp

Ginger

finely chopped

1 tbsp

Sesame (Gingelly) Oil

2 unit

Carrots (Gajjar)

sliced

Step 1
~2 min

Cook quinoa according to package instructions.

Step 2
~2 min

Heat sesame oil in a wok or kadhai.

Step 3
~2 min

Add chopped onion bulbs, garlic, chilies, and ginger to the wok.

Step 4
~2 min

Saute for a few seconds, then add sliced carrots.

Step 5
~2 min

Sprinkle with salt and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.

Step 6
~2 min

Add diced red bell pepper and cubed tofu.

Step 7
~2 min

Toss and stir-fry for another minute.

Step 8
~2 min

Add sweet and spicy chili sauce, rice vinegar, vegetable stock, and brown sugar to the wok.

Step 9
~2 min

Stir to combine.

Step 10
~2 min

Dissolve corn flour in 2 tablespoons of water and add to the tofu mixture.

Step 11
~2 min

Stir and adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 12
~2 min

Serve immediately over cooked quinoa.

Step 13
~2 min

Garnish with basil, coriander leaves, crushed peanuts, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of chili to your desired level of spice.

For a crispier tofu, press out excess water before cooking.

Garnish generously with fresh herbs for added flavor and visual appeal.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 mins

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Quinoa can be cooked ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot over cooked quinoa.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Zucchini Salad with Thai Hot Chili Dressing

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southeast Asia

Cultural Significance

Popular Thai flavors adapted for a healthy meal.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner

Popularity Score

65/100

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