Thai Mushroom and Tofu Curry Recipe Video

Coconut milk based curries, popular in Thai cooking are easy to prepare with purchased curry pastes. Sweet, salty and sour flavours add contrast to the spicy flavour. Make it vegetarian style or substitute chicken and add shrimp if desired.

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time25 Min
Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
DishVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Onion1 Medium, sliced
 Vegetable oil2 Tablespoon
 Firm tofu12 Ounce, drained
 Fresh mushrooms1 Pound, sliced (white, crimini or oyster)
 Vegetable broth cubes3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
 Lite coconut milk1 Can (10 oz)
 Thai red curry paste/Green curry paste3 Teaspoon
 Fish sauce1 Tablespoon
 Lime rind2 Teaspoon, finely grated
 Green beans2 Cup (32 tbs), halved
 Red pepper3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs), diced
 Sugar2 Teaspoon
 Lime juice1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Green onions1 Cup (16 tbs), thinly sliced
 Fresh thai basil/Coriander leaves1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
 Jasmine rice/White rice2 Cup (32 tbs) (hot, cooked)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 629 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 16 g25%

Saturated Fat 1.6 g8%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 761.1 mg31.7%

Total Carbohydrates 102 g33.9%

Dietary Fiber 5.7 g23%

Sugars 9.2 g

Protein 21 g42.6%

Vitamin A 52.9% Vitamin C 95%

Calcium 27.3% Iron 16.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Cut tofu into cubes.

MAKING
2. In large skillet or wok heat oil over medium-high heat.
3. Stir fry onion 1-2 minutes till it is done.
4. Add tofu, stir-fry 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned.
5. Add mushrooms and stir-fry 2-3 minutes, til the mushrooms start to brown.
6. Stir in coconut milk, broth, curry paste, lime rind and fish sauce and bring to boil while stirring to blend well.
7. Add green beans, reduce heat to medium and boil 5- 8 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender.
8. Add red pepper, cook until sauce has thickened to desired consistency, about 3-4 minutes.
9. Stir in lime juice and sugar.

SERVING
10. Serve over hot rice and garnish with green onion and basil or coriander.

NOTES
The tofu can be substituted by chicken or shrimp.
Instead of the vegetable stock, you can use chicken broth as well.
Instead of the fish sauce you can use soya sauce or just salt for the salty flavour.

Editors Review

Thai curry serves as a great accompaniment to rice and makes a sumptuous meal. Watch this excellent video and make this flavorful Thai curry with a few stirs in your wok. The video is absolutely impressive and a must see!
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