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Roasted tofu in Thai sauce served
Aromatic Thai red curry with coconut milk and tofu, garnished with fresh coriander

Thai Red Curry Tofu

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Main Courses Quick Meals
Thai cuisine genius lies in layering flavours. In this recipe we use 'blooming' technique: frying spice paste in oil to release aromatics. Followed by coconut milk soft sweetness and lime acidity. Fried tofu absorbs this complex fragrant sauce like sponge, so every bite is flavour bomb.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 420 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Thai

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Deep frying pan or wok
  • Grater (for ginger)
  • Chopping board

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soya (soy sauce, tofu)

Instructions

1 ✓

Press tofu, dice, toss in 2 tbsp soy sauce. Let stand 10 mins.

Tip: Marinated tofu gets darker frying due to soy sauce sugar content.
2 ✓

Heat coconut oil in pan, fry tofu golden brown. Remove to plate.

Tip: Coconut oil handles heat well and harmonises with dish flavour.
3 ✓

In same pan (add little oil if needed) fry crushed garlic and grated ginger 30 secs, add curry paste, fry further 1-2 mins.

Tip: This step critical: paste must 'wake up' in hot oil to release essential oils.
4 ✓

Pour in coconut milk, mix smooth with paste, cook 3-5 mins until thickens.

Tip: Coconut milk fat forms emulsion with spices.
5 ✓

Season with lime juice, remaining 1 tbsp soy sauce and chilli.

Tip: Acid (lime) 'brightens' heavy creamy sauce.
6 ✓

Return fried tofu to sauce, toss to coat everywhere.

7 ✓

Serve sprinkled with fresh coriander.

Tip: Can cook coriander stalks in sauce (more flavour), leave leaves for end.

Recipe FAQ

Curry too spicy, what to do?
Soften heat with fat or sweetness. Add more coconut milk, or tsp sugar/honey.
Oil separated on top of sauce, ruined?
No! In Thai cuisine often desired (curry 'breaking'). If want uniform sauce, cook lower heat simmering.

Ingredients

  • 400 g Tofu
  • 2 tbsp Coconut oil
  • 3 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 200 ml Coconut milk (tinned)
  • 1 tbsp Red curry paste
  • 1 whole Lime juice
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Fresh ginger (grated)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh coriander
  • 0.5 tsp Chilli flakes (optional)
  • 0.5 tsp Salt