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Spicy Tofu with Creamy Coconut Sauce


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  • Author: Jennifer
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Spicy Tofu with Creamy Coconut Sauce is a vibrant dish that tantalizes your palate with its rich coconut flavor and spicy notes from red curry paste. Perfectly seared firm tofu is enveloped in a creamy sauce, making it an ideal meal for cozy nights in or elegant dinner parties. Quick to prepare yet sophisticated, this recipe serves beautifully over rice or quinoa, ensuring a satisfying experience every time.


Ingredients

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  • 14 oz firm tofu, pressed and cubed
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp red curry paste
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Press the tofu for 30 minutes to remove moisture, then cut into bite-sized cubes.
  2. Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat and sauté the tofu cubes until golden brown (about 8-10 minutes).
  3. In another saucepan, combine coconut milk, red curry paste, soy sauce, and lime juice over medium heat; simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the browned tofu to the sauce, gently stirring to coat.
  5. Mix in fresh basil just before serving.
  6. Serve over steamed rice or quinoa and drizzle with extra sauce.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 590mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 19g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg