# Coconut Lime Tofu

This rich and creamy coconut lime tofu dish is balanced by zingy, fiery flavors and takes minutes to make, tasting like it's been simmering for hours.

- Total time: 15 min
- Cuisine: Thai
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Gently heat 1-2 tbsp of sesame oil or any oil of choice in a pan.
2. Pan-fry silken-firm/firm tofu slices until golden brown on both sides, flipping halfway.
3. Remove the tofu and set aside.
4. In 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.
5. Stir the sauce ingredients together until fragrant.
6. Add 250-300 ml coconut milk.
7. Stir in 1-2 tsp brown sugar and 1-2 tbsp light soy sauce.
8. Add the juice of 1/2 - 1 lemon or lime, adjusting according to preference for more zing.
9. Once the sauce is simmering, add back your cooked tofu.
10. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.
11. Serve over rice and dive in.

## Equipment

- pan
- kitchen towels
- small 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAqmQG0yDd1/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/5f797272-0306-4c19-9d03-7b506f09eab8
- Extracted: 2026-03-19

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