Thai Vegetable And Tofu Red Curry Food

VEGAN THAI RED CURRY WITH TOFU AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Begin by making a coconut-based curry. Heat oil in a pan. Add onion-ginger and garlic to the pan.
• Sauté for 2-3 minutes on a medium-low flame.
• Adjust the heat to the 'medium' setting and pour in the coconut milk. Stir in tomato paste, red curry paste, chili sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, sriracha sauce, and lime zest. Stir to combine.
• Add spices (salt, chili flakes, and black pepper) and mix to combine. Allow it to simmer on a medium flame.
• Next, comes the central part of the dish - tofu! Squeeze water out of tofu and cut tofu into small cube-shaped pieces, giving it an appealing look. Set aside.
• Now, add a large assortment of vegetables such as bamboo shoots, red and yellow bell pepper, onions, zucchini, and basil.PROTIP- I prefer to keep my veggies tender-crisp and not soft. So, I have cooked them for only a few seconds.
• Finally, add tofu into the curry. Allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes letting the appetizing smell spread through the entirety of your house.
• Add fresh basil leaves and take the pan off the heat. PROTIP - If you prefer crunchy veggies, then I would suggest adding vegetables after tofu soaks in all the curry flavor. Add vegetables and allow it to simmer for a minute or two.
• Serve with white rice and enjoy.

THAI RED CURRY TOFU

Steps:

• Drain and press the tofu (follow my how to press tofu guide for additional information) to remove excess moisture and water. Once pressed, slice the block into 1-inch cubes and pat with a clean kitchen linen or paper towel to absorb any excess moisture.
• Combine the coconut milk, red curry paste, and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, whisking the mixture until smooth. Reduce to low heat. Add the fish sauce and lime leaves. Simmer until thickened and slightly reduced, and keep warm while you prepare the tofu and vegetable mixture. Discard the lime leaves before using.
• While the sauce thickens, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large, non-stick skillet (12-inch diameter) over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the tofu pieces and spread into a single layer, setting them apart slightly. Season with salt. Sear the tofu pieces for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, flipping until lightly golden on all sides. Transfer to a large plate and set aside.
• Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan and increase to high heat. Add the green beans, a generous pinch of salt, and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, tossing occasionally, until lightly blistered. Add the diced ginger, garlic, and jalapeño pepper and sauté for 30 to 45 seconds, stirring frequently, or until fragrant. Add the onion and red bell pepper to the pan, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, tossing frequently, until the green beans are tender and the onion and bell pepper have softened.
• Add the tofu back into the pan and pour the warm curry sauce over the mixture, gently tossing the mixture. The sauce should sizzle as it hits the pan. Continue cooking until the tofu is heated through and the mixture has thickened. Stir in the juice of half a lime and the chopped cilantro. Season to taste with salt or fish sauce as needed.
• Serve the curry over steamed coconut rice (or jasmine rice) with lime wedges for squeezing. Garnish with cilantro and Thai basil leaves, if using.

EASY VEGAN RED CURRY WITH TOFU AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Combine tofu and 3 tablespoons soy sauce in a small bowl and marinate for about 20 minutes.
• Remove the solid top layer of coconut cream from the coconut milk can and heat in a wok over medium heat. Add curry paste and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add tofu, broccoli, mushrooms, leek, and carrot and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Pour in remaining coconut milk and simmer until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Season with soy sauce, lemon juice, and sugar.

VEGETABLE AND TOFU RED CURRY

Steps:

• Rinse rice briefly in a sieve and drain, shaking sieve to remove excess water. Bring rice and 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart heavy saucepan over high heat, then cover pan with a tight-fitting lid and cook rice over low heat until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook onion in oil in a wide 4-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to moderate, then add garlic and curry paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in coconut milk, salt, and remaining 1/4 cup water and bring to a boil. Stir in vegetables and return to a boil. Cover pot, then reduce heat and cook at a brisk simmer, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Gently stir in tofu and simmer curry, partially covered, until vegetables are tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove pot from heat and stir in fish sauce and salt to taste. Serve curry with rice.

VEGGIE THAI RED CURRY

Steps:

• Whizz the paste ingredients in a food processor. Marinate the tofu in 2 tbsp soy sauce, juice 1 lime and the chopped chilli.
• Heat half the oil in a large pan. Add 3-4 tbsp paste and fry for 2 mins. Stir in the coconut milk with 100ml water, the courgette, aubergine and pepper and cook for 10 mins until almost tender.
• Drain the tofu, pat dry, then fry in the remaining oil in a small pan until golden.
• Add the mushrooms, sugar snaps and most of the basil to the curry, then season with the sugar, remaining lime juice and soy sauce. Cook for 4 mins until the mushrooms are tender, then add the tofu and heat through. Scatter with sliced chilli and basil and serve with jasmine rice.

THAI RED CURRY WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a 2 quart saucepan, bring the coconut milk, curry paste, fish sauce and brown sugar to a boil.
• Add the vegetables and bamboo shoots, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minute, or until the vegetables are tender.
• Serve over steamed jasmine rice.

VEGETARIAN THAI RED CURRY

Steps:

• Place tofu onto a plate and place another plate on top. Set a 3- to 5-pound weight on top. Press tofu for 20 to 30 minutes; drain and discard the accumulated liquid. Cut tofu into cubes.
• Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add tofu and saute, stirring occasionally, until nicely colored on all sides and moisture has cooked off, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
• Meanwhile, combine coconut milk, 1/2 cup water, and curry paste in a large wok or pan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Add onion; boil for 3 minutes.
• Add potatoes, reduce heat to medium, and cook until potatoes are nearly cooked, about 8 minutes. Add zucchini and bell peppers; simmer for 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup more water if curry is too thick.
• Cut bamboo shoots in half and discard any tough ends. Add to the curry with the basil. Add brown sugar and lime juice; taste and adjust seasonings. Stir in tofu.

RED CURRY WITH TOFU & VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet (I use my nonstick wok) over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and cook, stirring every 2-3 minutes, until browned, about 6-8 minutes total. Transfer to a plate.
• Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add sweet potato and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Add coconut milk, broth and curry paste to taste. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potato is just tender, about 4 minutes.
• Add the tofu, green beans and brown sugar; return to a simmer and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are tender-crisp, 2 to 4 minutes.
• Stir in lime juice and salt. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with lime wedges, over rice if desired.

SOLAR COOKED THAI TOFU RED CURRY WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Combine coconut milk, red curry paste, and soy sauce in a solar cooking pan or pot. Stir together.
• Add the green beans, onions, bell peppers, and tofu. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are covered in the sauce.
• Place solar pan or pot of ingredients in solar cooker.
• Solar cook until the vegetables are fully cooked (about 3 1/2 hours).
• Serve with rice.
• Garnish with cilantro, to taste.