Description
Spicy Tofu with Creamy Coconut Sauce is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines crispy tofu with a rich, creamy sauce. This delightful recipe features the bold tastes of sambal oelek and red curry paste, perfectly balanced by the lusciousness of coconut milk. Whether you’re seeking a quick weeknight meal or a standout dish for your next gathering, this recipe is sure to impress. It’s vegan-friendly and easily customizable to suit your spice preference, making it perfect for everyone at the table. Serve it over jasmine rice or alongside fresh vegetables to create a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- Firm or super firm tofu
- Canola oil
- Coconut oil
- Shallots
- Ginger
- Full-fat coconut milk
- Sambal oelek
- Red curry paste
- Coconut or brown sugar
- Salt
Instructions
- Prepare the tofu by pressing it to remove excess moisture and cutting it into 1-inch cubes.
- In a non-stick pan, heat canola oil and pan-fry the tofu until golden and crispy on all sides.
- In a skillet, sauté shallots in coconut oil until softened, then add ginger and cook briefly.
- Stir in coconut milk, sambal oelek, red curry paste, sugar, and salt; let simmer for a few minutes.
- Combine fried tofu with sauce in the skillet; garnish as desired and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg