Step 1

To begin with, press your tofu block for 20 minutes using a tofu press or two heavy objects. Once done cut the tofu into very small cubes. Chopping the tofu into small cubes helps in absorbing the sauce really well.

Step 2

Now heat a heavy cast iron pan or skillet with 1 tablespoon oil. In medium heat, add the tofu cubes as single layer.

Step 3

Pan fry the tofu cubes for 4-5 minutes or until they turn slightly crispy and golden from all sides. Remove to a plate.

Step 4

In the same pan heat 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil. Throw in the minced ginger garlic and chili flakes. Fry for a minute in high heat.

Step 5

Now maintaining high heat add thinly sliced onions. Saute for a minute.

Step 6

Next in goes the sliced bell peppers and saute.

Step 7

Now add the soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar and freshly cracked black peppercorns.

Step 8

Saute for 3-4 minutes. Throw in 1/2 cup torn thai basil leaves. Mix well and saute for a minute.

Step 9

Finally in goes the pan fried tofu and toss in the sauce for a minute. Remove from flame, add more basil leaves and chopped spring onion greens. Serve hot.