This spicy tofu recipe is spicy, tangy, rich with coconut flavor, and easy to make. Pair this up with a side of grains and vegetables, and you’ll have a meal in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients:
- Firm or extra-firm tofu, cut into approximately 1.5cm blocks
- 1 Cup of full-fat canned coconut milk
- Ready-bought Sambal Oelek paste (4 spoons for medium spiciness)
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tbsp ground ginger
- 1 cup shallots
- 4 tsp red curry paste
- 1 ½ tsp coconut or brown sugar
- 1 tsp crystal salt
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tbsp Canola or vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions:
Pan fry the sides of the tofu until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. The first side may take a little longer as the pan is still heating up. You can pan fry 4 or 6 sides.
While pan frying the tofu, start making the sauce. Sauté thinly sliced shallots in coconut oil for a few minutes, until softened. Add the minced ginger, and sauté until they start to turn fragrant. Then, add the coconut milk, sambal oelek, curry paste, coriander, salt, and sugar. The coriander is optional but ground coriander adds an earthy flavor. After simmering the sauce for a few minutes, add the tofu pieces and stir to coat the tofu with the sauce. Serve with steamed jasmine rice.
Thank you to Healthy Nibbles and Bits for this great recipe!