Description
Indulge in the vibrant and comforting flavors of Spicy Tofu with Creamy Coconut Sauce, a delightful vegan dish that effortlessly combines crispy tofu with a luscious coconut sauce. Infused with aromatic spices and customizable heat, this dish is perfect for any occasion—from quick weeknight dinners to impressing guests at gatherings. With its healthy ingredients and versatility, serving it over jasmine rice or quinoa, or alongside seasonal vegetables makes every bite an extraordinary experience.
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, removing excess moisture for a crispier texture.
- Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat and fry the tofu cubes until golden brown on all sides (about 10 minutes).
- In a skillet, sauté shallots until translucent, then add coconut milk, sambal oelek, red curry paste, salt, and sugar. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Fold the fried tofu into the sauce gently to coat without breaking apart.
- 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 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg