Mild Coconut Tofu Curry Recipe
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Mild Coconut Tofu Curry

By: LN Lee 
"This mild Malaysian green curry is delicious served over Thai rice! If a blender is not used, chop ingredients finely and simmer for longer."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (15)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 slices fresh ginger root
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup cashews
  • 2 stalks lemon grass, chopped
  • 2 onions, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 dash crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 2 1/2 cups cubed firm tofu
  • 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
  • 14 fluid ounces water
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

Directions

  1. In a blender or food processor, grind the ginger root, garlic, cashews, lemon grass, and onions into a paste.
  2. Heat olive oil in a medium wok over low heat. Stir in the blended mixture and red pepper flakes. Gradually mix in the curry powder.
  3. Place tofu in the wok, and cook until heated through. Mix in the coconut milk, water, and potatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender. Season with salt and sugar.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 700 | Total Fat: 49.2g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2005 by MODGEPODGE   view full review
man, they weren't kidding when they say "mild." the amount of water it calls for totally...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2003 by GAREIS33   view full review
While it smells delicious, unfortunately we found this recipe very bland and unspectacular. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2003 by DIZNEYRAVER   view full review
Surprisingly spicy. May want to tone down if you aren't comfortable with really spicy foods. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2009 by Rebecca Friedman   view full review
This is a great, easy recipe! Cut open the lemongrass and add the innermost layer to the paste...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2005 by APCOOKING   view full review
After reading the reviews of others, I made some changes. To spice it up, I added a dash (or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2005 by SUCUFREDA   view full review
Delicious! Lots of flavor. I used garbanzo beans instead of the potatoes. I will definitely...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2003 by BOOBOOANDBEAN   view full review
We found this recipe to be very flavorful! The one problem I had with it was that the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2007 by Terpgirl   view full review
I would probably make this again, but without the tofu. I also found that there was too much...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2008 by IUME   view full review
After reading the reviews, made some adjustments. No water and used a total of 1 1/2 cans of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2008 by Darryl   view full review
First off don't put the lemon grass in your chopper unless you want to be picking tiny little...

 

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