Vegetable and Tofu Curry
A creamy coconut curry with golden tofu, colorful vegetables, red curry paste, lime, and fresh cilantro.
Instructions
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Step 1
Pat the tofu dry and cut it into cubes. Heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the tofu until golden on several sides.
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Step 2
Transfer the tofu to a plate. Add the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil, then cook the sliced onion and carrot over medium heat until the onion begins to soften.
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Step 3
Add the bell pepper, broccoli, garlic, ginger, and red curry paste. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
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Step 4
Stir in the coconut milk, vegetable stock, soy sauce, and sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low heat and cook until the vegetables are tender but not mushy.
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Step 5
Return the browned tofu to the skillet and fold in the spinach. Simmer over low heat until the spinach wilts and the tofu is hot throughout.
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Step 6
Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the lime juice, salt, and chopped cilantro, then serve.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Serve the curry hot. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours, use within 3 days, and reheat until steaming throughout.
Risk factors
- Hot oil may splatter when tofu is added.
- Cooked tofu and coconut milk curry require prompt refrigeration.