Thai Coconut Curry
Citrus red thai curry with coconut and tofu
Course dinner, Main Course
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes Cook Time 20 minutes minutes Total Time 25 minutes minutes
- 2 tbsp Coconut oil, divided
- 2 block Firm Tofu, cut into squares
- 1 medium Onion, sliced
- 1 medium Red Pepper, sliced
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- 3 tbsp Thai Red Curry Paste
- Juice of half a lime
- 1 tsp Tamarind Paste
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 1 can (440mL) Coconut Milk
- 125 g Sugarsnap Peas
To Serve
- 2 cup Cooked White Rice
- 4 wedges Lime
- 2 medium Chilli, thinly sliced.
Prepare the Tofu
Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a large non-stick pan
Add the tofu squares and fry on both sides until golden, around 5 minutes per side.
Once cooked, place on a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Set aside for later.
Prepare the Curry
Heat the other tbsp coconut oil in a large non stick pan before adding the sliced onion and red pepper
Fry for around 5 minutes until the onion is translucent.
Add the turmeric and fry for another few minutes until the turmeric becomes very vibrant.
Add the thai red curry paste and fry that for another 5 minutes until it's fragrant.
Add the coconut milk, lime juice, tamarind and sugar and stir well to combine before adding the sugarsnap peas and tofu.
Simmer for 10 minutes or so until the sugarsnap peas are tender but not soft.