SPICY COCONUT TOFU

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A different way to cook tofu with an exotic taste. This is a my variation of a recipe I found on allrecipes.com Serve with rice.

Provided by Jeri Roth Lande

Categories     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 bunches green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
4 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1 (16 ounce) package cut green beans
1 ounce fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons cornstarch
hot sauce

Steps:

  • Cut tofu into cubes and broil in toaster oven while preparing vegetables to firm it up.
  • Heat oil in skillet, add onions and fry until they start to brown.
  • Mix in garlic, ginger, coriander and cumin.
  • Add mushrooms and peppers and stir.
  • Microwave green beans in the bag for 5 min to thaw.
  • Add coconut milk, 2 Tbsp of soy sauce, brown sugar and hot sauce to pan. Bring to a boil.
  • Add in green beans, tofu and basil.
  • Cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until green beans are cooked.
  • Mix cornstarch with 1 Tbsp soy sauce and stir into pan.
  • Heat until sauce thickens.
  • Taste and add more soy sauce or hot sauce if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.1, Fat 30.4, SaturatedFat 18.5, Sodium 1130.1, Carbohydrate 29, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 12.1, Protein 17.5

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