## Layered Thai Basil & Tofu Rice Recipe – Easy & Delicious Recipe

Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Layered Thai Basil & Tofu Rice Recipe** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Thai Dinner**, this dish is **High Protein Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.

**Yields:** 2 servings
**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 30 minutes
**Total time:** 40 minutes

**Cuisine:** Thai
**Course:** Dinner
**Diet:** High Protein Vegetarian

### Ingredients for Layered Thai Basil & Tofu Rice Recipe:

* 150 grams Tofu – cubed
* 1 Onion – chopped to chunks
* 8 cloves Garlic
* 6 Thai Red chilli (Birds Eye Chilli)
* Thai basil leaves – A small bunch
* Salt – to taste
* 1/2 teaspoon Light soy sauce
* 1/2 teaspoon Dark soy sauce
* 1/2 cup Shiitake mushrooms – fresh
* 1/2 teaspoon Sugar
* 2-1/2 tablespoons Sesame (Gingelly) Oil – or groundnut oil
* 1-1/2 tablespoon Sunflower Oil
* 3/4 cup Jasmine Rice
* 1-1/2 cups Water
* Roasted Peanuts (Moongphali) – few to garnish (optional)

### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Layered Thai Basil & Tofu Rice Recipe:

1. To start cooking Layered Thai Basil & Tofu Rice Recipe, get prep with all the ingredients and then pound red chilli and garlic in a pestle & mortar.
2. Cook rice in an electric rice cooker.
3. Electric cooker is the best for the measurements given above.
4. While the rice is getting done, heat oil in a wok.
5. Add the ground red chilli and garlic paste and fry them well.
6. Add Onion and fry for a minute.
7. Add tofu and continue to fry until they turn golden brown.
8. Add, light & dark soya sauce, shitake mushroom to this mix.
9. Add very little salt as soya sauce has already salt in it.
10. Mix them all well and fry for 2 minutes.
11. Keep stirring continuously.
12. Add basil leaves and mix them well.
13. Cook for a minute.
14. For layering the rice, take a serving bowl and layer the bottom portion with rice followed by the basil tofu curry.
15. Repeat layering for 2 or 3 times and end with tofu basil curry on top.
16. Garnish with roasted peanuts (optionally).
17. Serve Layered Thai Basil & Tofu Rice Recipe along with Thai Yellow Curry Recipe.

### Tips for the Best Layered Thai Basil & Tofu Rice Recipe:

* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature before frying; too low and food absorbs oil, too high and it burns.

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