Description
This spicy tofu with creamy coconut sauce is a flavorful dish that combines the heat of spices with the richness of coconut.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block of firm tofu, drained and pressed
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of chili paste
- 1 can (400ml) of coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon of lime juice
- 1 teaspoon of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of ginger, grated
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the tofu into cubes.
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the tofu and cook until golden brown on all sides.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce and chili paste. Pour over the tofu and stir.
- Add coconut milk, lime juice, garlic, and ginger to the pan.
- Simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or noodles.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili paste.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spicy tofu, creamy coconut sauce, tofu recipe, vegan dish