Coconut Crusted Tofu Fillet with a Lemongrass Curry
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Start by chopping up some fresh spring onions.
- 2Chop up some ginger.
- 3Chop up some garlic.
- 4Chop up some Thai chillies.
- 5Cut your firm tofu into slabs and bathe them in soy sauce.
- 6Get all the aromatics in a pan with lemongrass.
- 7Add some turmeric and soy sauce.
- 8Go in with a full can of coconut cream and some palm sugar.
- 9On a tray, get some desiccated coconut and cornstarch.
- 10Coat the seasoned tofu fillet on both sides.
- 11Cook the tofu in some oil until golden and crispy.
- 12Slice up the cooked tofu fillet.
- 13Cook some rice.
- 14Top the rice with the lemongrass curry.
- 15Carefully place the coconut crusted tofu.
- 16Add some chili oil and garnish.
Ingredients
- 0.5 block firm tofu
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- salt
- pepper
- vegetable oil
- 3 spring onions
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 thumb piece ginger
- 1 Thai chili
- 1 tbsp fresh minced lemongrass
- 2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 tsp palm sugar or normal sugar
- cooked rice
- crispy chili oil
- fresh coriander
Equipment
panknifecutting boardbowltrayspatula
Tips
- Garnish with chili oil and sesame seeds for extra flavor and visual appeal.
- Ensure the tofu is thoroughly coated in the coconut and cornstarch mixture for a crispy crust.
- Cook until the tofu is golden and crispy on both sides.
- Make sure to bring the curry to a boil before reducing and adding the palm sugar for optimal flavor.
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