40min · 2 servings FULL DETAILED RECIPE: www.thefoodietakesflight.com/braised-tofu-with-basil Tofu 19.5 oz / 550 g extra firm tofu Neutral oil, for cooking Sauce 3/4 cup room temperature water 1 tbsp corn starch 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce, optional for colour 1-2 tbsp soy sauce, adjust more to taste 1 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce or stir-fry sauce 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine or other rice wine Basil Tofu 1/2 cup packed basil leaves, roughly broken apart (I used Thai basil, see notes) 1 small red onion or shallot, sliced 1 long green chilli, sliced (optional for heat) 3 cloves garlic, chopped or minced Other veggies of choice (see notes) Salt and pepper to taste