Green Curry Tofu
- 1 (14.0-ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 8 slices
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 small head broccoli, cut into florets
- 1/4 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed
- 1/2 bunch fresh mint, stems removed
- 1/2 bunch fresh basil, stems removed
- 1 (14.0-ounce) can light coconut milk
- 2 Thai chiles, seeded and roughly chopped
- 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled
- 1 (1-inch) piece lemongrass, peeled
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 (15.0-ounce) can baby corn, drained and rinsed
- 6 button mushrooms, sliced
- 7 ounces rice noodles, cooked according to package instructions
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- Lime wedges
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Arrange tofu between several layers of paper towels on a large plate.
Using the palm of your hand, press down gently to remove as much liquid as possible from the tofu.
Change out the paper towels and repeat a second time.
Cut tofu into 1 1/2-inch cubes and toss gently in a bowl with flour.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Shake excess flour off of tofu then carefully transfer to skillet.
Fry tofu, turning occasionally, until golden brown all over, 5 to 6 minutes total.
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a bowl.
Add broccoli and cook until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer broccoli to a bowl of ice water until chilled then drain well.
Repeat process with green beans; set aside.
Put cilantro, mint, basil, coconut milk, chiles, ginger, lemongrass, sugar and 1/2 cup water into a blender and puree until smooth.
Transfer to a large skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat; season with salt and pepper.
Add corn, broccoli, green beans, mushrooms and tofu and cook just until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
Divide noodles between bowls and top with curry, tofu and vegetables.
Garnish with green onions and lime wedges.
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- 1 (14.0-ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 8 slices
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 small head broccoli, cut into florets
- 1/4 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed
- 1/2 bunch fresh mint, stems removed
- 1/2 bunch fresh basil, stems removed
- 1 (14.0-ounce) can light coconut milk
- 2 Thai chiles, seeded and roughly chopped
- 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled
- 1 (1-inch) piece lemongrass, peeled
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 (15.0-ounce) can baby corn, drained and rinsed
- 6 button mushrooms, sliced
- 7 ounces rice noodles, cooked according to package instructions
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- Lime wedges
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper