Coconut Crusted Tofu Fillet with a Lemongrass Curry

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by chopping up some fresh spring onions.
  2. 2Start by chopping up some fresh spring onions.
  3. 3Start by chopping up some fresh spring onions.
  4. 4Chop up some ginger.
  5. 5Chop up some ginger.
  6. 6Chop up some ginger.
  7. 7Chop up some garlic.
  8. 8Chop up some garlic.
  9. 9Chop up some garlic.
  10. 10Chop up some Thai chillies.
  11. 11Chop up some Thai chillies.
  12. 12Chop up some Thai chillies.
  13. 13Cut your firm tofu into slabs and bathe them in soy sauce.
  14. 14Cut your firm tofu into slabs and bathe them in soy sauce.
  15. 15Cut your firm tofu into slabs and bathe them in soy sauce.
  16. 16Get all the aromatics in a pan with lemongrass.
  17. 17Get all the aromatics in a pan with lemongrass.
  18. 18Get all the aromatics in a pan with lemongrass.
  19. 19Add some turmeric and soy sauce.
  20. 20Add some turmeric and soy sauce.
  21. 21Add some turmeric and soy sauce.
  22. 22Go in with a full can of coconut cream and some palm sugar.
  23. 23Go in with a full can of coconut cream and some palm sugar.
  24. 24Go in with a full can of coconut cream and some palm sugar.
  25. 25On a tray, get some desiccated coconut and cornstarch.
  26. 26On a tray, get some desiccated coconut and cornstarch.
  27. 27On a tray, get some desiccated coconut and cornstarch.
  28. 28Coat the seasoned tofu fillet on both sides.
  29. 29Coat the seasoned tofu fillet on both sides.
  30. 30Coat the seasoned tofu fillet on both sides.
  31. 31Cook the tofu in some oil until golden and crispy.
  32. 32Cook the tofu in some oil until golden and crispy.
  33. 33Cook the tofu in some oil until golden and crispy.
  34. 34Slice up the cooked tofu fillet.
  35. 35Slice up the cooked tofu fillet.
  36. 36Slice up the cooked tofu fillet.
  37. 37Cook some rice.
  38. 38Cook some rice.
  39. 39Cook some rice.
  40. 40Top the rice with the lemongrass curry.
  41. 41Top the rice with the lemongrass curry.
  42. 42Top the rice with the lemongrass curry.
  43. 43Carefully place the coconut crusted tofu.
  44. 44Carefully place the coconut crusted tofu.
  45. 45Carefully place the coconut crusted tofu.
  46. 46Add some chili oil and garnish.
  47. 47Add some chili oil and garnish.
  48. 48Add some chili oil and garnish.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 block firm tofu
  • 0.5 block firm tofu
  • 0.5 block firm tofu
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 cup desiccated coconut
  • 1 cup desiccated coconut
  • 1 cup desiccated coconut
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • vegetable oil
  • vegetable oil
  • vegetable oil
  • 3 spring onions
  • 3 spring onions
  • 3 spring onions
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 thumb piece ginger
  • 1 thumb piece ginger
  • 1 thumb piece ginger
  • 1 Thai chili
  • 1 Thai chili
  • 1 Thai chili
  • 1 tbsp fresh minced lemongrass
  • 1 tbsp fresh minced lemongrass
  • 1 tbsp fresh minced lemongrass
  • 2 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 2 tsp palm sugar or normal sugar
  • 2 tsp palm sugar or normal sugar
  • 2 tsp palm sugar or normal sugar
  • cooked rice
  • cooked rice
  • cooked rice
  • crispy chili oil
  • crispy chili oil
  • crispy chili oil
  • fresh coriander
  • fresh coriander
  • fresh coriander

Equipment

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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.