Best 6 Coconut Red Curry With Tofu Recipes

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Are you a foodie with a taste for delightful curries and a passion for cooking with the goodness of tofu? Join us as we embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for "Coconut Red Curry with Tofu." This captivating dish enchants the senses by combining the creamy richness of coconut, the robust flavors of aromatic red curry paste, and the versatility of tofu. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your cooking adventures, we've gathered a collection of mouthwatering recipes to suit every skill level. So, get ready to ignite your taste buds and explore a world of flavors as we dive into the deliciousness of "Coconut Red Curry with Tofu."

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ONE PAN TOFU COCONUT CURRY



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Wonderfully spiced with a mild curry flavour, this tofu coconut curry is a quick, easy, and delicious vegan meal made in one pan.

Provided by Marie | Yay! For Food

Categories     Vegan

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 yellow (or white) onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-inch fresh ginger, minced
1 tbsp curry powder
½ tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp cumin powder
400 ml (14 fl. oz.) canned coconut milk
½ cup crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
454 g extra firm plain tofu, chopped into 1-inch cubes
2 cups baby spinach
1 lime, zest and juice
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Serve with cooked rice.

Steps:

  • In a large sauté pan or skillet (I use a 12-inch skillet) at medium-high heat, add the vegetable oil, onion, bell pepper, salt, and pepper. Sauté until the onions begin to brown, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Add in the garlic, ginger, curry powder, turmeric, and cumin and stir for another minute or two, until fragrant.
  • Reduce the heat to low and stir in the coconut milk, crushed tomatoes, and tomato paste until well-incorporated. Add the tofu and gently stir to coat with the sauce.
  • Bring the curry to a boil before reducing the heat to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the spinach, lime zest, and lime juice, until the spinach wilts. Taste for additional salt and pepper. Top with fresh cilantro and serve over rice. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 20 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 136 milligrams sodium, Sugar 8 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams unsaturated fat

COCONUT CURRY TOFU



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My vegetarian daughter-in-law gave me this recipe for a creamy coconut milk, spicy curry, and ginger tofu dish! I serve it over rice.

Provided by KATHYCOLLINS

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 bunches green onions
1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk
¼ cup soy sauce, divided
½ teaspoon brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons chile paste
1 pound firm tofu, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
4 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
4 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
4 cups chopped bok choy
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Remove white parts of green onions, and finely chop. Chop greens into 2 inch pieces.
  • In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, mix coconut milk, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, brown sugar, curry powder, ginger, and chile paste. Bring to a boil.
  • Stir tofu, tomatoes, yellow pepper, mushrooms, and finely chopped green onions into the skillet. Cover, and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in basil and bok choy. Season with salt and remaining soy sauce. Continue cooking 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender but crisp. Garnish with remaining green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 679.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

COCONUT RED CURRY WITH TOFU



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This simple weeknight red curry relies on jarred or canned red curry paste for flavor, which you can find at larger supermarkets and specialty markets. Transfer leftover canned curry paste to a jar, top it with a little oil and store in the refrigerator for up to a month. Or freeze for longer storage. Feel free to substitute other vegetables for the mushrooms and snow peas, though you might have to increase the cooking time slightly if using something dense like carrot or cubed winter squash.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

14 ounces extra-firm tofu
1 tablespoon peanut or safflower oil
1-inch ginger root, peeled and minced
2 shallots or 1 small onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Thai chile or 2 serrano peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro stems
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered
1/2 teaspoon sea salt, more to taste
3 tablespoons prepared red curry paste
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
2 teaspoons Asian fish sauce
Zest and juice of 1 lime
1 cup snow peas
Basil and/or cilantro leaves, for garnish
Brown or white rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Cut tofu into 1-inch slabs and place on paper towel-lined baking sheet. Cover with another layer of paper towels and place another baking sheet on top. Let sit for 20 minutes. Cut into 1-inch cubes.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ginger, shallots, garlic, chile and cilantro stems, and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and sauté until golden brown and tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt. Stir in curry paste and cook 2 minutes. Pour in coconut milk, scraping up any curry paste with a wooden spoon. Add fish sauce, lime zest and juice. Add tofu cubes and snow peas. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly and the snow peas are tender, 7 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Taste and add more salt and/or fish sauce if needed.
  • Serve warm with brown rice and a scattering of torn basil and/or cilantro leaves on top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 281, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 561 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

COCONUT RED CURRY WITH TOFU



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This recipe is delicious and something I worked on perfecting over a couple years' time. Feel free to adjust it to your preference, using tofu or chicken (I've done both, but I think the tofu absorbs the sauce better), add the veggies you want, and adjust the red curry paste and Golden Mountain® sauce to your preference. Best served over white jasmine or basmati rice or vermicelli noodles.

Provided by Rachel Maxey Miles

Categories     Vegetarian Curry

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups water
1 cup jasmine rice
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (14 ounce) package extra-firm tofu
4 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
2 medium carrots, chopped, or more to taste
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
3 medium green onions, chopped, or more to taste
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon seasoning sauce (such as Golden Mountain®)
1 tablespoon red curry paste
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon oyster sauce
1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk, or as needed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed according to package directions, 20 to 25 minutes. Keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add tofu and cook until it begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add carrots, bell pepper, and green onions and cook until vegetables are tender and tofu is browned, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • While the tofu and vegetables are cooking, combine soy sauce, seasoning sauce, red curry paste, brown sugar, fish sauce, and oyster sauce in a small bowl until well blended.
  • Pour 1/2 of the coconut milk over tofu-vegetable mixture and stir to combine. Mix in sauce mixture until combined. Add as much coconut milk until the mixture is about half liquid and half tofu and vegetables; you may not need all the coconut milk. Cook for 5 minutes until everything is cooked through and the flavors have melded.
  • Serve curry over jasmine rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.7 calories, Carbohydrate 53.9 g, Fat 35.5 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 20.5 g, Sodium 896.9 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

EASY COCONUT CURRY TOFU



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Make and share this Easy Coconut Curry Tofu recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Prose

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

14 ounces light coconut milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (plus extra for garnish)
1 tablespoon red curry paste (or to taste)
1 tablespoon curry powder (or to taste)
1 tablespoon chili sauce (or to taste)
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, chopped
14 ounces extra firm tofu
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
4 cups Baby Spinach
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 red onion
2 cups cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • Drain tofu and cut into thin slices. Heat oil over medium heat. Cook tofu in a single layer without stirring about 5 minutes or until slightly browned on bottom. Stir gently. Then continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until thouroughly cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
  • While tofu is cooking, prepare sauce by mixing coconut milk, cilantro, curry paste, curry powder, chili sauce, soy sauce, and garlic.
  • Add veggies and sauce and cook, stirring, until veggies are barely wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Serve with brown rice and garnish with extra cilantro.

SCRUMPTIOUS THAI COCONUT RED CURRY



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This is one of my favorites dish to make...and what my DH calls my "signature dish." It's easy, yummy, and healthy! I loosely based the recipe off instructions on a bottle of Thai Kitchen red curry paste. Rice expressions has an organic frozen short grain rice package that is perfect with this dish. I often sub in pan fried firm tofu instead of the chicken...and certainly you can mix up the veggies with what you have on hand. Enjoy!

Provided by surfin chef

Categories     Curries

Time 35m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons red curry paste
1 (15 ounce) can coconut milk (I use light)
1/4 cup fresh basil
1/4 cup bamboo shoot
2 -3 teaspoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/3 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup mushroom
1/2 red bell pepper
1/2 green pepper
1/2 yellow pepper
1/2 onion (yellow or white)
2 chicken breasts (optional)
10 ounces brown rice

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan combine 1/2 to Tbsp Red Curry paste (I like it spicy -- so I use 1 Tbsp) with one can of coconut milk. (I use light coconut milk to save calories/fat).
  • Simmer for 5 minutes. Add 1/4 cup fresh basil, 1/4 cup bamboo shoots, 3 tsp Fish Sauce, 2 Tbsp brown sugar, 1/3 cup chicken stock, and 1/2 cup of your favorite mushrooms (I use the Japanese style and shitake). Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • While you are simmering -- saute the chopped peppers (1 or 2 inch pieces) and chopped onion in a frying pan or wok lightly covered in olive oil. Fry lightly peppered chicken breasts till cooked through.
  • Place sauteed peppers and onions on bowls of rice and spoon curry sauce over rice. You can either use curry sauce to lightly flavor rice or more as a soupy type mixture. I use short grain brown rice -- but any type is fine. Add cut chicken breast or other meat/tofu if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1061.2, Fat 50.4, SaturatedFat 41.2, Cholesterol 1.2, Sodium 575.1, Carbohydrate 141, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 19.5, Protein 19.4

Tips:

  • If you don't have red curry paste on hand, you can use a combination of chili paste, cumin, coriander, paprika, and lemongrass to create a similar flavor profile.
  • To make a vegan version of this dish, omit the fish sauce and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • If you like a spicy curry, add an extra teaspoon or two of red curry paste.
  • This curry can be served over rice, noodles, or quinoa.
  • For a more flavorful curry, use homemade coconut milk instead of store-bought.
  • Add some fresh vegetables to the curry, such as bell peppers, carrots, or snow peas.
  • Garnish the curry with fresh cilantro, basil, or mint.

Conclusion:

This coconut red curry with tofu is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. The combination of coconut milk, red curry paste, and tofu creates a flavorful and aromatic curry that's sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips and tricks, you can easily make this curry at home and enjoy a delicious Thai-inspired meal.

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