Laotian Mild Coconut Tofu Curry Recipes

LAOTIAN MILD COCONUT TOFU CURRY

Steps:

• Mix the garlic with ginger, onions, vinegar, curry, chilli and lemon grass and grind into a rough paste.
• Heat the oil in a wok and add the olive oil until hot then mix in the ground paste.
• Drop the heat to a simmer and add the coconut milk and water.
• Add the potatoes and cook for about 15 minutes before adding the tofu.
• Cook for another 15 minutes or until the potato is tender and season with sugar and salt.
• Season with salt and pepper.

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.

MILD COCONUT TOFU CURRY

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, grind the ginger root, garlic, cashews, lemon grass, and onions into a paste.
• Heat olive oil in a medium wok over low heat. Stir in the blended mixture and red pepper flakes. Gradually mix in the curry powder.
• Place tofu in the wok, and cook until heated through. Mix in the coconut milk, water, and potatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender. Season with salt and sugar.