Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Spicy Tofu with Creamy Coconut Sauce, a vibrant dish that marries crispy tofu with a luscious coconut sauce enriched with aromatic spices. Perfect for any meal, this versatile recipe caters to both quick weeknight dinners and impressive gatherings. With customizable spice levels, it’s easy to adjust according to your taste, making it suitable for everyone. Serve it alongside fragrant jasmine rice and seasonal vegetables for a complete and satisfying vegan meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 to 22 ounces super firm or firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
- 3 to 4 tablespoons sambal oelek
- 4 teaspoons red curry paste
- 1 cup thinly sliced shallots
Instructions
- Press and cube the tofu, ensuring it's well-dried.
- Heat canola oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat; fry cubed tofu until golden brown (about 8–10 minutes).
- In a skillet, sauté shallots until translucent. Add coconut milk, sambal oelek, red curry paste, salt, and sugar; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Gently fold fried tofu into the sauce, coating evenly.
- Serve hot, garnished with scallions or sesame seeds as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 383
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg