Aarsis Ultimate Tofu Curry Recipes

SIMPLE CHICKEN AND TOFU CURRY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pan or wok.
• Sweat the onion and brown the chicken add the tofu and brown a little (for that crispness that tofu usually lacks).
• In a bowl mix curry into coconut milk and add chicken stock.
• Pour liquids over meat mixture.
• Simmer for 20 minutes, or until ready to serve.
• Take care not to boil because this will cause the tofu to disintegrate.

TOFU CURRY

Steps:

• Place the onions, garlic, tomatoes, and ginger together in a saucepan and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the onion has softened.
• Add the dried spices, thyme, jalapeno peppers and water (or stock) and simmer over a low heat for about 7 minutes.
• Stir in the tofu and cook for a further 8 minutes. Serve with boiled rice.

CYN'S TOFU CURRY IN A HURRY

Steps:

• Press the tofu for 10-15 minutes, You do this by putting the block of tofu on a plate, Place another plate on top and weight that plate with something heavy like a big can of tomatoes, Drain the liquid.
• You can skip this step but it makes the tofu a little meatier and less watery.
• Cut the tofu into 1/2" cubes.
• Heat oil in a large skillet or wok.
• Stir in the ginger and add the garlic and onions and let saute for a few minutes.
• Add the tofu and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until the tofu is lightly browned on most sides, about 5 minutes.
• Open can of tomatoes and crush with your hands into the skillet.
• Now add your curry powder, cinnamon, and chili powder.
• Stir occasionally until liquid from tomatoes has reduced.
• Add finely chopped cilantro or parsely (or both, as I do).
• Stir in and let cook 1 minute.
• Remove from heat.
• Salt and pepper to taste and serve over hot rice!

TOFU LENTIL CURRY

Steps:

• Drain tofu, and squeeze water out with your method of choice, being careful not to crumble tofu. Dice tofu and toss with 1 tbsp of curry powder. Set tofu aside and allow it to absorb flavor while prepping vegetables.
• After dicing vegetables, heat oil in the bottom of a stew pot or dutch oven over medium heat and add tofu. Allow tofu to sear until brown for a couple of mins, then turn them and allow the other sides to brown. Add diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper, and saute until onions are translucent. I like my carrots soft, so I microwave or boil them for a few mins before adding them, but feel free to add them straight in if you like.
• Add coconut milk, the remaining curry powder, cinnamon stick, and water, increase heat to medium high, and stir. While curry is coming to a simmer, rinse lentils well in a colander and add when a simmer is achieved. Simmer for 20 mins, stirring occasionally, or until lentils are cooked soft to the tooth. If your family prefers a thicker consistency, add water/corn starch mixture now and stir until thickened. Remove from heat and add peas. Season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste, and serve with or without rice. Garnish with crumbled cashews if desired.