Stir Fried Tofu

Ingredients 

• 200 grams tofu
• 4 tablespoons oil
• 2 inches lemongrass root
• 1 medium onion
• 2 medium green capsicums, cut into ½ inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger 
• 4-5 kaffir lime leaves
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• Salt to taste
• 6-8 Thai basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon sweet chilli sauce
• 1 teaspoon onion seeds (kalonji) ,toasted

Method

1. Heat oil in a non stick wok. Cut tofu into ½ inch cubes, add to the wok and shallow-fry till golden. Drain and place on the work top and cut each cube diagonally to make triangles. Put them in a bowl.
2. Let 2 tbsps oil remain in the wok, drain the rest. Slice lemongrass root thinly and add to the wok. Dice onion, separate the layers and add to the wok. Add green capsicum, garlic, ginger, kaffir lime leaves and toss.
3. Add tofu, coconut milk, salt and mix. Add basil leaves and mix. Add sweet chili sauce, mix well and let everything get heated through. If you like it spicier you can add a little chopped fresh red chilllies.
4. Transfer into a serving bowl, sprinkle toasted onion seeds and serve hot with steamed rice.

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