Coconut Lime Tofu

15 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Gently heat 1-2 tbsp of sesame oil or any oil of choice in a pan.
  2. 2Gently heat 1-2 tbsp of sesame oil or any oil of choice in a pan.
  3. 3Gently heat 1-2 tbsp of sesame oil or any oil of choice in a pan.
  4. 4Pan-fry silken-firm/firm tofu slices until golden brown on both sides, flipping halfway.
  5. 5Pan-fry silken-firm/firm tofu slices until golden brown on both sides, flipping halfway.
  6. 6Pan-fry silken-firm/firm tofu slices until golden brown on both sides, flipping halfway.
  7. 7Remove the tofu and set aside.
  8. 8Remove the tofu and set aside.
  9. 9Remove the tofu and set aside.
  10. 10In the same pan, stir in 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1/2 sliced onion, 3-4 cloves of minced garlic, a grated knob of ginger, 1-2 tbsp red curry paste, and 1-2 tbsp sriracha/hot sauce.
  11. 11In the same pan, stir in 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1/2 sliced onion, 3-4 cloves of minced garlic, a grated knob of ginger, 1-2 tbsp red curry paste, and 1-2 tbsp sriracha/hot sauce.
  12. 12In the same pan, stir in 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1/2 sliced onion, 3-4 cloves of minced garlic, a grated knob of ginger, 1-2 tbsp red curry paste, and 1-2 tbsp sriracha/hot sauce.
  13. 13Stir the sauce ingredients together until fragrant.
  14. 14Stir the sauce ingredients together until fragrant.
  15. 15Stir the sauce ingredients together until fragrant.
  16. 16Add 250-300 ml coconut milk.
  17. 17Add 250-300 ml coconut milk.
  18. 18Add 250-300 ml coconut milk.
  19. 19Stir in 1-2 tsp brown sugar and 1-2 tbsp light soy sauce.
  20. 20Stir in 1-2 tsp brown sugar and 1-2 tbsp light soy sauce.
  21. 21Stir in 1-2 tsp brown sugar and 1-2 tbsp light soy sauce.
  22. 22Add the juice of 1/2 - 1 lemon or lime, adjusting according to preference for more zing.
  23. 23Add the juice of 1/2 - 1 lemon or lime, adjusting according to preference for more zing.
  24. 24Add the juice of 1/2 - 1 lemon or lime, adjusting according to preference for more zing.
  25. 25Once the sauce is simmering, add back your cooked tofu.
  26. 26Once the sauce is simmering, add back your cooked tofu.
  27. 27Once the sauce is simmering, add back your cooked tofu.
  28. 28Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.
  29. 29Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.
  30. 30Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.
  31. 31Serve over rice and dive in.
  32. 32Serve over rice and dive in.
  33. 33Serve over rice and dive in.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp sesame oil/any oil of choice
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil/any oil of choice
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil/any oil of choice
  • 1 block silken-firm/firm tofu slices
  • 1 block silken-firm/firm tofu slices
  • 1 block silken-firm/firm tofu slices
  • corn flour
  • corn flour
  • corn flour
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 0.5 onion, sliced
  • 0.5 onion, sliced
  • 0.5 onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 knob of ginger, grated
  • 1 knob of ginger, grated
  • 1 knob of ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 tbsp sriracha/hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp sriracha/hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp sriracha/hot sauce
  • 250 ml coconut milk
  • 250 ml coconut milk
  • 250 ml coconut milk
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 0.5 juice of lemon or lime
  • 0.5 juice of lemon or lime
  • 0.5 juice of lemon or lime
  • scallions
  • scallions
  • scallions
  • sesame seeds
  • sesame seeds
  • sesame seeds

Equipment

pankitchen towelssmall saucepan

Tips

  • Coat tofu slices lightly in corn flour for a crispier texture.
  • If using silken-firm tofu, press it between kitchen towels with a small saucepan on top for 10-15 minutes to drain excess water, then pat dry before slicing.