Description
Indulge in the flavors of this Spicy Tofu with Creamy Coconut Sauce recipe, a delicious and aromatic dish with a perfect blend of heat and creaminess. Crispy tofu cubes are coated in a luscious coconut curry sauce, infused with red curry paste, ginger, and garlic, served over fragrant jasmine rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 14 oz extra-firm tofu (pressed and cubed)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Sauce:
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1–2 tablespoons red curry paste (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or brown sugar
- 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Chopped cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
- Cooked jasmine rice for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Tofu: Press tofu, cube, and coat with cornstarch.
- Crisp Tofu: Sauté tofu until golden and crispy.
- Make Sauce: Sauté onion, garlic, ginger, add curry paste, soy sauce, maple syrup, and coconut milk. Simmer.
- Combine: Add tofu to the sauce, simmer until heated through. Stir in lime juice and red pepper flakes.
- Serve: Over jasmine rice, garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider baking or air-frying the tofu.
- Try tempeh or chickpeas as tofu alternatives.
- Enhance with bell peppers or spinach for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
