Thai Tofu And Green Bean Red Curry Recipe

Name: Thai Tofu And Green Bean Red Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk; 1 -2 tablespoon Thai red curry paste; 3 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 teaspoons palm sugar or 2 teaspoons light brown sugar; 3 1/4 cups button mushrooms; 1 cup green beans, trimmed; 6 ounces firm tofu, rinsed,drained,and cut into 3/4 inch cubes; 4 kaffir lime leaves, torn; 2 -4 fresh hot red chilies or 2 -4 Thai chiles, chopped (amount to taste); fresh cilantro leaves (coriander)

Servings: persons

1
Heat approximately 1/3 of the coconut milk in a large pan.
2
When it starts to separate (an oily sheen will appear on the surface), add the curry paste, fish sauce, and sugar and stir to mix well.
3
Add the cleaned mushrooms and cook 1 minute.
4
Pour in the rest of the coconut milk and bring to a boil.
5
Add the green beans and tofu, then reduce heat, and simmer gently for about 4-5 minutes.
6
Add the kaffir lime leaves and hot chillies.
7
Garnish with cilantro before serving.
8
Serve with hot cooked rice, if desired.

194

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk, 1 -2 tablespoon Thai red curry paste, 3 tablespoons fish sauce, 2 teaspoons palm sugar or 2 teaspoons light brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Thai Tofu And Green Bean Red Curry 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.

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Thai Tofu And Green Bean Red Curry

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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