# Coconut Crusted Tofu Fillet with a Lemongrass Curry

This is a coconut crusted fillet of tofu on top of fragrant lemongrass coconut curry.

- Cuisine: Thai
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Start by chopping up some fresh spring onions.
2. Chop up some ginger.
3. Chop up some garlic.
4. Chop up some Thai chillies.
5. Cut your firm tofu into slabs and bathe them in soy sauce.
6. Get all the aromatics in a pan with lemongrass.
7. Add some turmeric and soy sauce.
8. Go in with a full can of coconut cream and some palm sugar.
9. On a tray, get some desiccated coconut and cornstarch.
10. Coat the seasoned tofu fillet on both sides.
11. Cook the tofu in some oil until golden and crispy.
12. Slice up the cooked tofu fillet.
13. Cook some rice.
14. Top the rice with the lemongrass curry.
15. Carefully place the coconut crusted tofu.
16. Add some chili oil and garnish.

## Equipment

- pan
- knife
- cutting board
- bowl
- tray
- spatula

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLu0XmFh5BT/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/5f93ec51-fb93-425e-bd59-c9cd0de1e407
- Extracted: 2025-07-06

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