SPICY COCONUT TOFU

Spicy Coconut Tofu image

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.