COCONUT CURRIED TOFU WITH GREEN JASMINE RICE

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Make and share this Coconut Curried Tofu with Green Jasmine Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     White Rice

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut
1 3/4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup jasmine rice or 1 cup basmati rice
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro (packed)
3/4 cup unsweetened light coconut milk
4 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
16 ounces extra firm tofu, drained,patted dry,cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
1 cup whole small cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • Stir shredded coconut in small nonstick skillet over medium heat until light golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to bowl.
  • Bring 1 3/4 cups water and salt to boil in heavy medium saucepan.
  • Stir in rice; bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 18 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, puree cilantro, 1/2 cup coconut milk, 1 teaspoon ginger, lime juice, and half of garlic in blender.
  • Mix puree and coconut into rice.
  • Set aside.
  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat.
  • Add tofu; stir-fry until golden, about 6 minutes.
  • Add onions, curry, cumin, red pepper, remaining ginger, and remaining garlic.
  • Stir-fry 1 minute.
  • Stir in tomatoes and remaining coconut milk.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide rice among 4 plates.
  • Top with tofu mixture.
  • Sprinkle with peanuts.
  • *Availableat specialty foods stores and natural foods stores.
  • **Availableat Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets.

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