# MANGO COCONUT TOFU

This is a creamy yet fiery tofu curry made with fresh mangos, perfect as a lush one-pan meal.

- Cuisine: Thai
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 tbsp sesame oil/ any oil of choice
- 1 silken-firm/ firm tofu slices
- corn flour
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 knob ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp red curry paste
- 2 tbsp sriracha/ hot sauce
- 300 ml coconut milk
- 1 Puree of mango
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 Juice of lemon or lime
- heaps fresh basil
- scallions
- sesame seeds

## Instructions

1. Gently heat 1-2 tbsp of sesame oil/ any oil of choice in a pan.
2. Pan-fry silken-firm/ firm tofu slices until golden brown on both sides, flipping half way.
3. Remove the tofu and set aside.
4. In the same pan, stir in 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3-4 cloves of minced garlic, a knob of grated ginger, 1-2 tbsp red curry paste, and 1-2 tbsp sriracha/ hot sauce (optional).
5. Stir it together and once fragrant, add 250-300 ml coconut milk.
6. Once it’s at a light simmer, stir in puree of 1 mango, 1-2 tbsp light soy sauce, and juice of 1/2 - 1 lemon or lime.
7. Once simmering, add back your cooked tofu with heaps of fresh basil.
8. Garnish with scallions & sesame seeds, serve over rice.

## Equipment

- pan
- kitchen towels
- small saucepan

## Tips

- For a more crisp and golden texture, coat the tofu slices lightly in corn flour.
- If using silken-firm tofu, wrap the block between kitchen towels and place a small saucepan on top for 10-15 minutes to drain excess water, then pat dry and slice.
- Adjust lemon or lime juice according to preference, adding more for zing.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DX634lVR8g9/?igsh=Z2xkcmZtZ3Rwa3Ns
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/31ee013f-a2a0-4798-8ab2-daf7b905f709
- Extracted: 2026-05-28

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