Red Curry Tofu Stir Fry Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Tofu package1 , drained
 Light coconut milk1 Can (10oz)
 Light brown sugar2 Tablespoon
 Fish sauce2 Tablespoon
 Dry sherry1 Tablespoon
 1 1/2 teaspoons Thai red curry paste
 Grated ginger1 Teaspoon, peeled
 Basmati rice2/3 Cup (16 tbs), uncooked
 Asparagus spears8 Ounce
 Peanut oil2 Teaspoon
 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
 Onion1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped

Directions

1. Wrap tofu blocks in several layers of heavy-duty paper towels. Press with a heavy object for about 30 minutes to remove excess water. Remove paper towels, pat tofu dry, and cut into 1 -inch cubes; set aside.
2. Combine coconut milk and next 5 ingredients in a bowl; stir well with a whisk. Add tofu to coconut milk mixture. Cover and chill 1 hour.
3. Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
4. Drain tofu well, reserving marinade. Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Cut asparagus into 2-inch pieces.
5. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add peanut oil and tofu; cook 5 minutes, turning cubes until lightly browned on all sides. Transler tofu to a serving bowl.
6. Add asparagus, mushrooms, and onion to pan; stir-fry 3 minutes. Add reserved marinade to pan; cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until thick. Pour vegetable mixture over tofu, tossing gently.
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