MILD COCONUT TOFU CURRY

Mild Coconut Tofu Curry image

This mild Malaysian green curry is delicious served over Thai rice! If a blender is not used, chop ingredients finely and simmer for longer.

Provided by LN Lee

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Malaysian

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

Previous Next

Ingredients

4 slices fresh ginger root
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup cashews
2 stalks lemon grass, chopped
2 onions, sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 dash crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 ½ cups cubed firm tofu
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
14 fluid ounces water
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon white sugar

Steps:

In a blender or food processor, grind the ginger root, garlic, cashews, lemon grass, and onions into a paste.
Heat olive oil in a medium wok over low heat. Stir in the blended mixture and red pepper flakes. Gradually mix in the curry powder.
Place tofu in the wok, and cook until heated through. Mix in the coconut milk, water, and potatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender. Season with salt and sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 699.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Fat 49.2 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 22.8 g, Sodium 1263.9 mg, Sugar 6.9 g