Coconut Lime Tofu

Directions

  1. 1Cut the tofu into small cubes.
  2. 2Add oil, soy sauce, and cornstarch to the tofu and mix well.
  3. 3Bake the tofu until golden brown.
  4. 4Chop cilantro and set aside.
  5. 5In a pan, add oil, chopped garlic, and shallot, and cook until fragrant.
  6. 6Pour in coconut milk, soy sauce, and paprika, then stir to combine and let it simmer until it thickens.
  7. 7Squeeze in fresh lime juice.
  8. 8Add the baked tofu to the sauce.
  9. 9Stir in chopped cilantro.
  10. 10Serve the coconut lime tofu over rice.

Ingredients

  • 3.5 dollars tofu
  • 0.05 dollars oil
  • 0.05 dollars soy sauce
  • 0.1 dollars cornstarch
  • 0.05 dollars garlic
  • 0.05 dollars shallot
  • 2.5 dollars coconut milk
  • 0.05 dollars paprika
  • 0.5 dollars lime
  • 1.5 dollars cilantro
  • 0.75 dollars rice

Equipment

knifebowlbaking sheetpanwooden spoonmicroplanestrainer

Tips

  • Every recipe in this series is under $2.50 per serving.