Description
A flavorful and comforting dish featuring crispy tofu in a rich, creamy coconut sauce with a kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 to 20 ounces firm or super firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- 1 cup (120g) thinly sliced shallots
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced ginger
- 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
- 2 to 3 tablespoons sambal oelek
- 1 1/2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 1/2 to 3 teaspoons coconut or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (optional)
Instructions
- Drain and press the tofu for 15-30 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the tofu cubes and fry for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
- Remove the tofu and sprinkle with kosher salt.
- In the same skillet, add coconut oil, shallots, and ginger, and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in coconut milk, sambal oelek, red curry paste, and sugar; stir well.
- Simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gently stir in the fried tofu and let simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
This dish stores beautifully in the fridge for up to 4 days. For best results, store tofu and sauce separately if freezing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Frying, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: tofu, vegan, coconut sauce, spicy, comfort food, meal prep
