Spicy Coconut Tofu Recipe

Name: Spicy Coconut Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 2 bunches green onions, chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced; 1/2 teaspoon coriander; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 4 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped; 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar; 1 (16 ounce) package cut green beans; 1 ounce fresh basil, chopped; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; hot sauce

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 bunches green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
4 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1 (16 ounce) package cut green beans
1 ounce fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons cornstarch
hot sauce

1
Cut tofu into cubes and broil in toaster oven while preparing vegetables to firm it up.
2
Heat oil in skillet, add onions and fry until they start to brown.
3
Mix in garlic, ginger, coriander and cumin.
4
Add mushrooms and peppers and stir.
5
Microwave green beans in the bag for 5 min to thaw.
6
Add coconut milk, 2 Tbsp of soy sauce, brown sugar and hot sauce to pan. Bring to a boil.
7
Add in green beans, tofu and basil.
8
Cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until green beans are cooked.
9
Mix cornstarch with 1 Tbsp soy sauce and stir into pan.
10
Heat until sauce thickens.
11
Taste and add more soy sauce or hot sauce if necessary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu, 2 tablespoons peanut oil, 2 bunches green onions, chopped, 1 tablespoon garlic, and more.

Yes, Spicy Coconut Tofu falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spicy Coconut Tofu

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