Vegetarian Panang Curry

sofie-a-toast's Note:

I got this recipe in an exchange. Originally from Chef Chloe.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/2 cup finely chopped shallot
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
• 2 teaspoons turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar or 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 (14 ounce) package extra firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 -inch cubes
• 1 bunch kale, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/2 cup roasted cashews

Directions:

1. Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add shallots, ginger, and garlic and let cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in peanut butter, turmeric, cumin, and curry paste and let cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Whisk in water, coconut milk, lime zest, brown sugar, and salt until combined.
2. Add tofu, sweet potato, and kale, and bring to a boil. Let simmer, covered, for 30 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are fork tender. Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning to taste.
3. Garnish with cashews and serve over rice or quinoa.

Reviews

[Rita~]

Nice kick! I sauteed the shallots, garlic, ginger and lemongrass (that I added) in Coconut oil. I did use spicy peanut butter and used twice the amount of red curry paste.We like it hot! Kale was nowhere to be found in the store I went to, so I used baby bok choy and napa cabbage. I will add cilantro and or basil to the leftovers tomorrow. Thanks for the good eats.

[magpie diner]

This worked out really well, and I didn't spend all day making it. A very mild curry, with lots of flavour from the peanut, lime and other good stuff in here. I just realized that I forgot all about adding the sugar. I could see that being a nice addition, but certainly not missed. The amount of curry paste is minimal here, so OK for those who don't care for a lot of spice, and perfect for a family get together I had the other night. I would add more curry paste if it were just for me, I prefer the thai flavours to be more bold. Really enjoyed the kale & yam combo, very nutritious meal. Thanks Sofie!