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Thai Coconut Curry

Citrus red thai curry with coconut and tofu
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine thai
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 631kcal

Ingredients

  • 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.

Instructions

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.

To Serve

  • Serve immediately with the rice and one wedge of lime each. Sprinkle the thinly sliced chilli on top!