Tofu in Spiced Coconut Sauce (Vegan) Recipe

Name: Tofu in Spiced Coconut Sauce (Vegan)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 cups firm tofu (cubed); seasoning (I like Mrs. Dash Hamburger Blend); 1 lemon, juice of; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons coconut oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 tablespoons tomato puree (paste); ½ teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon chopped coriander (Cilantro); 12 hot chili pepper; 1 cup frozen corn or 1 cup canned corn; 1 ¼ cups coconut milk; chopped fresh coriander, to garnish; 1 cup water chestnut (optional); white rice, to serve on (optional)

Servings: persons

3 -4 cups firm tofu (cubed)
seasoning (I like Mrs. Dash Hamburger Blend)
1 lemon, juice of
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons tomato puree (paste)
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon chopped coriander (Cilantro)
12 hot chili pepper
1 cup frozen corn or 1 cup canned corn
1 ¼ cups coconut milk
chopped fresh coriander, to garnish
1 cup water chestnut (optional)
white rice, to serve on (optional)

1
After preparing and cubing the tofu for cooking, sprinkle with seasoning and lemon juice and marinate for an hour (optional) and then cook in a pot with oil until lightly brown.
2
Add onions and garlic, cook for 5 minutes.
3
Transfer the tofu, onions, and garlic to a bowl, leaving some oil behind.
4
Add tomato puree to the pan and cook over low heat, stirring thoroughly.
5
Add the thyme, cinnamon, coriander and hot pepper and stir well.
6
Blend the corn (reserving 1 tbsp for later) with the coconut milk in a blender or food processor.
7
Add to the pan and simmer until reduced.
8
Add the prawns and reserved corn, and simmer for 5 minutes.
9
Also add the water chestnuts now if you'd like.
10
Serve hot, garnished with coriander and over a bed of white rice if you prefer.
11
Enjoy!
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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: 3 -4 cups firm tofu (cubed), seasoning (I like Mrs. Dash Hamburger Blend), 1 lemon, juice of, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons coconut oil, and more.

Yes, Tofu in Spiced Coconut Sauce (Vegan) 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.

Tofu in Spiced Coconut Sauce (Vegan)

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