Description
This Spicy Tofu with Creamy Coconut Sauce recipe is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines crispy pan-fried tofu with a rich coconut-based sauce, infused with ginger and spices. Perfect served over jasmine rice with a side of vegetables for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Tofu
- 10 to 20 ounces super firm or firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- Pinches of kosher salt
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 cup thinly sliced shallots
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced ginger
- 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
- 2 to 3 tablespoons sambal oelek/ulek
- 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 Diamond Crystal kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare Tofu – Remove excess moisture from tofu, slice into cubes.
- Pan Fry Tofu – Cook tofu in oil until golden brown on each side.
- Cook the Sauce – Saute shallots and ginger, then add coconut milk, sambal oelek, curry paste, sugar, coriander, and salt. Simmer and add tofu.
Notes
- I used a very pressed style of tofu that doesn’t require pressing.
- If you are using extra-firm tofu, drain and press before slicing.
- Full-fat canned coconut milk yields a richer sauce.
- Adjust sambal oelek amount based on desired spice level.
- Ensure curry paste suits your spice preference.
- Various sweeteners can be used in place of sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
