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Thai Curry Tofu

Easy and quick to prepare, this dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or to impress your guests on a special occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinade 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 3 Servings

Ingredients
  

For the marinade:

  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons agave syrup
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

For the curry:

  • 400 g firm tofu
  • 400 ml coconut milk
  • Thai red green, or yellow curry paste, 2 to 3 teaspoons (depending on spice level)
  • Vegetable oil for cooking
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 250 g mushrooms sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Fresh chili or chili flakes to taste (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Zest of one whole lime

For the garnish:

  • Fresh herbs coriander or basil, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, agave syrup, and garlic powder. Add the tofu cubes and ensure they are well coated with the marinade. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, turning the pieces occasionally.
  • Heat a little oil in a large pan or pot. Pour in the marinade and tofu cubes, and sauté them until they are golden brown. Set them aside.
  • In the same pan, add a bit more oil if necessary and sauté the mustard seeds and fennel seeds until they start to pop. Then, add the garlic and ginger and sauté until they are fragrant.
  • Add the curry paste, a bit of ground cumin, coriander powder, and turmeric. Cook for a minute to release the aromas of the spices.
  • Add the sliced mushrooms and red bell pepper, and cook them briefly.
  • Stir in 400 ml of coconut milk and the lime zest. Let it simmer for 10 minutes. If the sauce is too liquid, you can add a bit of cornstarch mixed with cold water to thicken.
  • Add back the golden tofu and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
  • Adjust the taste with salt, pepper, and lime juice.
  • Garnish with chopped fresh herbs and serve the curry with jasmine rice or basmati rice.
Keyword Tofu
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