Tibetan Style Tofu Stew Recipe

Name: Tibetan Style Tofu Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large shallot; 1 large garlic clove; 3 kaffir lime leaves; 1 inch lemongrass, stalk; 1 inch gingerroot; 3 dried red chilies; 1 teaspoon dried turmeric powder; 250 g silken tofu; 1 1/2 cups coconut milk; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon palm sugar; 1 lime; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon coriander, leaf

Servings: persons

1 large shallot
1 large garlic clove
3 kaffir lime leaves
1 inch lemongrass, stalk
1 inch gingerroot
3 dried red chilies
1 teaspoon dried turmeric powder
250 g silken tofu
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon palm sugar
1 lime
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon coriander, leaf

1
Soak the dried red chilis in some water.
2
Place the shallot, garlic, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass and ginger root in a mortar and pestle and pound into a paste.
3
Heat the oil in a saucepan.
4
Stirfry the paste gently for about 5 mins til it softens.
5
Add the turmeric powder and mix it in.
6
Add a couple of spoons of the coconut milk and stirfry for a further 10 to 15 mins ensuring not to burn the mixture (add more milk if it gets too dry).
7
Add the rest of the coconut milk, the fish sauce, and the palm sugar and bring to simmer, ensuring you never boil.
8
Add the chopped up silken tofu and heat through.
9
Add the juice of the lime.
10
Serve with coriander leaf and sliced additional kaffir lime leaf as garnish.

235

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large shallot, 1 large garlic clove, 3 kaffir lime leaves, 1 inch lemongrass, stalk, and more.

Yes, Tibetan Style Tofu Stew falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Tibetan Style Tofu Stew

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