COCONUT CURRY TOFU

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My vegetarian daughter-in-law gave me this recipe for a creamy coconut milk, spicy curry, and ginger tofu dish! I serve it over rice.

Provided by KATHYCOLLINS

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 bunches green onions
1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk
¼ cup soy sauce, divided
½ teaspoon brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons chile paste
1 pound firm tofu, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
4 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
4 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
4 cups chopped bok choy
salt to taste

Steps:

Remove white parts of green onions, and finely chop. Chop greens into 2 inch pieces.
In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, mix coconut milk, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, brown sugar, curry powder, ginger, and chile paste. Bring to a boil.
Stir tofu, tomatoes, yellow pepper, mushrooms, and finely chopped green onions into the skillet. Cover, and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in basil and bok choy. Season with salt and remaining soy sauce. Continue cooking 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender but crisp. Garnish with remaining green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 679.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g