Coconut Rice and Cilantro Tofu

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Toss your tofu in some corn starch and curry powder.
  2. 2Pan fry until golden and crispy.
  3. 3Set the cooked tofu aside.
  4. 4Place spinach, cilantro, green onion, peppers, broth, and some salt and pepper into a blender.
  5. 5Pulse until smooth.
  6. 6Set the blended mixture aside.
  7. 7In the same pan you cooked the tofu in, sauté your aromatics and bloom your spices.
  8. 8Add some rice and toast for 1 to 2 minutes.
  9. 9Pour in that reserved herby sauce and some coconut milk.
  10. 10Stir to combine.
  11. 11Add the tofu back to the pan.
  12. 12Bring to a simmer.
  13. 13Cover with a lid or foil.
  14. 14Transfer that to the oven until the rice is cooked through.
  15. 15Remove the pan from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes before taking the lid off.
  16. 16Fluff the rice with a fork.

Ingredients

  • tofu
  • corn starch
  • curry powder
  • spinach
  • cilantro
  • green onion
  • peppers
  • broth
  • salt
  • pepper
  • aromatics
  • spices
  • rice
  • coconut milk

Equipment

blenderpanlid or foilovenfork