Fried Tofu Curry Recipe
Served with Rice and Green Salad
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Ingredients
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For the Fried Tofu
For the Curry Sauce
For the Rice
For the Green Salad
Method
Preparation of Fried Tofu
- 1
Press and Cut Tofu
Press the firm tofu to remove excess moisture for about 15 minutes. After pressing, cut the tofu into cubes.
- 2
Coat with Cornstarch
In a bowl, toss the cubed tofu with cornstarch and salt until the tofu is evenly coated.
- 3
Fry Tofu
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the coated tofu cubes and fry until golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Preparation of Curry Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Curry Paste
Stir in the curry paste and cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly.
- 6
Combine Ingredients
Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- 7
Season the Sauce
Add soy sauce and lime juice to the sauce, stirring well. Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes.
- 8
Add Fried Tofu
Gently fold in the fried tofu cubes into the curry sauce. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Cooking the Rice
- 9
Rinse Rice
Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- 10
Cook Rice
In a saucepan, combine rinsed rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the rice is tender.
Preparation of Green Salad
- 11
Combine Salad Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced cucumber, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- 12
