Coconut Crusted Tofu Filet with Lemongrass Coconut Curry

Serves 1
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Directions

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

Ingredients

  • firm tofu
  • soy sauce
  • spring onions
  • ginger
  • garlic
  • Thai chillies
  • lemongrass
  • turmeric
  • 1 can coconut cream
  • palm sugar
  • desiccated coconut
  • cornstarch
  • oil
  • rice
  • chilli oil

Equipment

cutting boardknifepantraybowlspatulaspoonchopsticks

Tips

  • Tofu doesn’t have to be boring or flavorless, it’s all in the preparation.