Spicy Tofu and Vegetable Curry

Spicy Tofu and Vegetable Curry

A spicy Thai-style coconut curry with golden tofu, broccoli, carrots, red bell pepper, aromatic red curry paste, lime, and basil.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat the drained tofu dry with a clean kitchen towel, then cut it into 2 cm cubes.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 400.0 gr Tofu

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, kitchen towel

  2. Step 2

    Heat the oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add the prepared tofu and cook, turning occasionally, until golden on several sides; transfer it from the skillet with a slotted spoon.

    Timer: 8 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Vegetable Oil

    Cookware: large deep skillet, slotted spoon

  3. Step 3

    Add the onion and carrots to the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 2.0 piece Carrot, 1.0 piece Yellow Onion

    Cookware: large deep skillet, wooden spoon

  4. Step 4

    Add the garlic, ginger, and red curry paste. Stir over medium heat until fragrant.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 15.0 gr Fresh Ginger, 12.0 gr Garlic, 45.0 gr Thai Red Curry Paste

    Cookware: large deep skillet, wooden spoon

  5. Step 5

    Stir in the coconut milk, vegetable stock, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 12.0 gr Brown Sugar, 400.0 ml Coconut Milk, 30.0 ml Soy Sauce, 180.0 ml Vegetable Stock

    Cookware: large deep skillet, wooden spoon

  6. Step 6

    Add the broccoli and bell pepper, then return the browned tofu to the skillet. Simmer over medium heat until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.

    Timer: 8 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 250.0 gr Broccoli, 1.0 piece Red Bell Pepper

    Cookware: large deep skillet, wooden spoon

  7. Step 7

    Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the lime juice and basil, then serve the curry hot.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 20.0 gr Fresh Basil, 1.0 piece Lime

    Cookware: large deep skillet, wooden spoon

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Wash produce before preparation. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container within 2 hours, use within 3 days, and reheat until steaming hot throughout.

Risk factors

  • Hot oil may spit if the tofu retains surface moisture.
  • Cooked tofu and coconut curry are perishable when held at room temperature.