Thai Tofu Curry

Don’t be put off by the long list of ingredients, this recipe is very easy and quick to make. If you can get them, you can use Thai kaffir leaves, instead of the grated lime rind. Serve with Thai fragrant rice. Recipe from “Best-ever Cook’s Collection: Vegetarian” and posted for Zaar World Tour 2005.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb firm tofu, cubed
• 2  tablespoons light soy sauce
• 2  tablespoons  peanut oil

• CURRY PASTE

• 1  onion, chopped
• 2  green chilies, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1  tablespoon  grated fresh ginger
• 1  tablespoon  grated lime rind
• 2  teaspoons  coriander seeds, crushed
• 2  teaspoons cumin seeds, crushed
• 3  tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
• 1  tablespoon soy sauce
• 1  small  lemon, juice of (or a lime)
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1  ounce  creamed coconut
• 2⁄3 cup boiling water

• GARNISH

•  thin slices fresh red chili peppers or   red pepper
•  fresh coriander leaves

Directions

1. Dissolve the creamed coconut in the boiling water.
2. Toss the tofu cubes in soy sauce and leave to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, put all the curry paste ingredients into a food processor or blender and ‘blitz’ until smooth .
4. Heat the oil in a wok until quite hot; drain the tofu cubes and stir fry at a high temperature until just firm and well browned on all sides; drain on kitchen paper towel.
5. Wipe out the wok, pour in the paste and stir well; return the tofu to the wok and mix it into the paste, reheating the ingredients as you stir.
6. Serve on a flat platter, garnished with chilli or pepper and chopped coriander.