Thai Inspired Green Curry Tofu (Printer-Friendly)
Golden tofu, fresh veggies and aromatic Thai green curry sauce for a vibrant, wholesome bowl in minutes.
# What You’ll Need to Cook:
→ Tofu
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340 g firm tofu, drained and patted dry
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2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
→ Thai Green Curry
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3 tablespoons peanut oil
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4 tablespoons green curry paste
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2 teaspoons lemongrass paste or 2 stalks fresh lemongrass
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2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely grated
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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240 ml low sodium vegetable broth
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400 ml coconut milk
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2 teaspoons fish sauce
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1 tablespoon sugar
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5 kaffir lime leaves
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180 g snow peas
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8 leaves Thai basil
→ To Serve
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Jasmine rice, cooked
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Spring onions or coriander, chopped (for garnish)
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Lime wedges
# Steps to Prepare:
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Slice the drained tofu into 2.5 cm pieces and place in a bowl. Add soy sauce and sesame oil, tossing thoroughly until evenly coated.
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Arrange tofu pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 193°C for 10 minutes, shaking midway for even browning. Alternatively, sear tofu in a hot skillet until golden on all sides.
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Heat peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add green curry paste, lemongrass paste, ginger, and garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes, stirring steadily until fragrant.
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Pour in vegetable broth and coconut milk. Stir until the curry paste is fully dissolved. Add fish sauce, sugar, and kaffir lime leaves, mixing thoroughly.
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Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat. Simmer the curry for 5 minutes. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if required.
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Add snow peas and cook for 2 minutes until just tender. Remove and discard kaffir lime leaves. Gently fold in the crispy tofu and incorporate Thai basil leaves.
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Spoon the hot curry over jasmine rice. Garnish with chopped spring onions or coriander and serve with lime wedges.
# Extra Cooking Tips:
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Tofu should be thoroughly dried and pressed for optimal crispiness and flavor absorption.
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Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure proper tofu texture.
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For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce and verify green curry paste ingredients.
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Rice noodles can be substituted for jasmine rice.
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A splash of lime juice at the end balances the flavors beautifully.
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Curry stores well refrigerated for up to 5 days in an airtight container.