Coconut Curry Tofu Recipe
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Coconut Curry Tofu

By: KATHYCOLLINS 
"My vegetarian daughter-in-law gave me this recipe for a creamy coconut milk, spicy curry, and ginger tofu dish! I serve it over rice."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (415)

What to Drink?

Wine Riesling
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches green onions
  • 1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons chile paste
  • 1 pound firm tofu, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
  • 4 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 4 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 4 cups chopped bok choy
  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Remove white parts of green onions, and finely chop. Chop greens into 2 inch pieces.
  2. In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, mix coconut milk, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, brown sugar, curry powder, ginger, and chile paste. Bring to a boil.
  3. Stir tofu, tomatoes, yellow pepper, mushrooms, and finely chopped green onions into the skillet. Cover, and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in basil and bok choy. Season with salt and remaining soy sauce. Continue cooking 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender but crisp. Garnish with remaining green onion.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 232 | Total Fat: 13.2g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by NewCook   view full review
I let the water drain out of the extra firm tofu for a half hour (placing a cutting board on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2003 by CRABBYLADY   view full review
This was a fast, easy and nutritious meal. The bok choy at the grocery looked awful, so I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2003 by TRUCKERDOO   view full review
Fantastic spicy coconut curry flavor. I left out the green onions and basil, and it was still...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2003 by CMB146   view full review
Great recipe. Very flavorful! I fried the tofu in one tsp. of olive oil before I added it. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2003 by Delilah   view full review
I made this for my boyfriend and his roommate (both avid carnivores) and they both liked it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2003 by Loladear   view full review
My husband loved this so much he didn't notice it was vegetarian until the next day when...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2003 by ELISEDINER   view full review
I had never made tofu before and stumbled on to this recipe; it's delicious. What a fantastic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2003 by CGUEST29   view full review
Can't believe anyone would describe this recipe as bland. I found it quite hot and spicy. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2003 by CHANGING HABITS   view full review
Great flavor.I have to be careful about things being too spicy so I'm experimenting with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2003 by MTPSON   view full review
This was so wonderful. My husband loved it, this one will be a regular. I didn't even use any...

 

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