Coconut Curry Tofu Recipes

WEEKNIGHT VEGETARIAN COCONUT CURRY

Steps:

• Curry: Heat oil in a large saucepan or wok over medium/high heat. Add shallots and ginger, cooking for a few minutes until shallots are translucent. Add curry paste and cook a few minutes more, until fragrant. Add coconut milk, bouillon, soy, honey, and chili garlic sauce. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and let simmer while you prepare the rest.
• Starch: Prepare rice or rice noodles according to instructions on package.
• Tofu: Drain and pat tofu as dry as possible with paper towels. Cut into bite-sized cubes. Heat oil in a large saucepan or wok over medium/high heat, then add the tofu. Cook until sides are slightly browned, then add in a few spoonfuls of your curry soup. Cook for a minute or two, until curry has evaporated, then remove tofu from pan.
• Veggies: Add carrots, cabbage, and snap peas to the pan the tofu was just in, and stir fry over medium/high heat until colors are vibrant, about 3 minutes.
• Serve: Combine curry soup, tofu, rice/noodles, and vegetables in a the pan, or assemble in individual serving bowls. Optionally top with Thai basil and sesame seeds.

COCONUT CURRY TOFU

Steps:

• Remove white parts of green onions, and finely chop. Chop greens into 2 inch pieces.
• In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, mix coconut milk, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, brown sugar, curry powder, ginger, and chile paste. Bring to a boil.
• Stir tofu, tomatoes, yellow pepper, mushrooms, and finely chopped green onions into the skillet. Cover, and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in basil and bok choy. Season with salt and remaining soy sauce. Continue cooking 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender but crisp. Garnish with remaining green onion.

EASY VEGAN COCONUT CURRY WITH TOFU

Steps:

• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add sweet potatoes, cover, and steam until cooked through but slightly firm, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Heat oil in a wok or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add tofu and saute until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add sweet potatoes and peas, followed by curry powder, brown sugar, cumin, cinnamon, and salt.
• Add basil. Pour in coconut milk, slowly, while stirring. Reduce heat and let simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes. Serve with bell peppers and cilantro.

EASY COCONUT CURRY TOFU

Steps:

• Drain tofu and cut into thin slices. Heat oil over medium heat. Cook tofu in a single layer without stirring about 5 minutes or until slightly browned on bottom. Stir gently. Then continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until thouroughly cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
• While tofu is cooking, prepare sauce by mixing coconut milk, cilantro, curry paste, curry powder, chili sauce, soy sauce, and garlic.
• Add veggies and sauce and cook, stirring, until veggies are barely wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
• Serve with brown rice and garnish with extra cilantro.