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Wonderfully flavored tofu and done in 20 minutes! It's sweet, sticky, spicy and with bursts of fresh flavor from basil leaves and earthy crunch from mushrooms. Serve with rice or noodles and you've got a perfect meal!

INGREDIENTS:

550g Tofu (pressed, cut into 1 1/2" length)
1/2 cup rehydrated black fungus mushroom, sliced thinly
2 cups Thai basil leaves
1/4 cup cornstarch
Salt & Pepper for the cornstarch coating

For the chili paste:
5 bird's eye chillies (or to taste)
2 green chillies
6 garlic cloves
1 tsp salt for the ground chilies

For the stir fry sauce:
2 tbsp vegan oyster sauce
1 tbsp vegan fish sauce (or to taste)
1 tsp sugar

PROCEDURE
1 Grind chilis, garlic and salt in a food processor until it forms into a paste. Set aside.
2 For the tofu coating, add cornstarch in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Mix until well combined. Coat the tofu pieces and shake excess. Set aside for later.
3 Over high heat, pour oil for deep frying in a large pan. When the oil is hot, deep fry the tofu in batches. Drain on paper towel and set aside.
4 Mix the vegan oyster sauce, vegan fish sauce, and sugar in a small bowl.
5 Heat about 2 - 3 tbsp of oil in a frying pan, over high heat, Add the chili paste and cook for 30 seconds. Add the fungus, tofu, and sauce until well combined. Add the basil and toss until just wilted. Remove from heat and serve.

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