Thai Gaeng Keow Wan Tofu (Vegan Green Curry)
Ingredientsfor 2
380
Cal
16g
Protein
30g
Carbs
24g
Fat
- 12 blocks (14 oz each) firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 22 cans (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 33 tablespoons vegan green curry paste
- 42 cups Thai eggplant or zucchini, halved
- 51 cup bamboo shoots, drained
- 64 kaffir lime leaves, torn
- 72 tablespoons soy sauce
- 81 tablespoon palm sugar
- 91 cup Thai basil leaves
- 101 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 11Jasmine rice for serving
Instructions
- 1
Press tofu for 20 minutes. Cut into 1.5-inch cubes. Pan-fry in 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until golden on multiple sides, about 6 minutes. Set aside.
- 2
Scoop coconut cream from unmixed cans into a wok. Heat until it sizzles and oil separates, then fry green curry paste for 3 minutes until very fragrant and the green color deepens.
- 3
Add eggplant or zucchini and toss in the paste. Add remaining coconut milk and kaffir lime leaves. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 10 minutes.
- 4
Add bamboo shoots and fried tofu. Season with soy sauce and palm sugar. Simmer 5 more minutes.
- 5
Remove from heat and fold in Thai basil. Serve over jasmine rice with sliced chili. Green curry paste is typically vegan, but always check labels as some contain shrimp paste.