Tofu with Roasted Chili Paste | Tau Hu Nam Prik Pao | เต้าหู้น้ำพริกเผา
This tofu stir fry with Thai roasted chili paste is a quick, easy, and delicious way to enjoy tofu.

- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 14 ounces firm tofu
- 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 1/2 white onion
- 1 cup bell peppers
- 3 green onions
- 4 Tablespoons Thai roasted chili paste
- oil for deep frying
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients: Mince the garlic finely. Cut the white onion and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces. Slice the green onions into 1 inch lengths. Slice the tofu into bite-sized cubes or rectangles.
- 2
Deep Fry the Tofu: Add approximately two inches of oil to a pot and heat over medium heat until the oil is 350 degrees. Once the oil is hot, add the tofu and fry for approximately 3-5 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from the hot oil and allow to drain on a paper towel.
- 3
Stir Fry the Tofu: Heat a tablespoon of oil over high heat in a pan or wok. Add the garlic and stir fry quickly until fragrant. Then add the roasted chili paste and allow to cook until it becomes saucy.1 Next add the onion and bell pepper pieces and allow to cook until they are slightly tender. Add the deep fried tofu pieces, and coat in the sauce. Finally, add the green onions, stir to incorporate, and take off the heat.
- 4
Serve: Serve the Thai Tofu Stir Fry with fresh jasmine rice. It is best when freshly made, but can also be heated up for serving if you have leftovers.