# Coconut Lime Tofu

This rich and creamy coconut lime tofu dish is balanced by zingy, fiery flavors and can be made in under 15 minutes.

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

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Gently heat 1-2 tbsp of sesame oil/ any oil of choice in a pan.
2. Pan-fry silken-firm/ firm tofu slices until golden brown on both sides (flipping half way).
3. Remove the tofu and set aside.
4. In the same pan, stir in 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1/2 onion (sliced), 3-4 cloves of garlic (minced), a knob of ginger (grated), and 1-2 tbsp red curry paste and 1-2 tbsp sriracha/ hot sauce.
5. Stir it together and once fragrant, add 250-300 ml coconut milk.
6. Then stir in 1-2 tsp brown sugar, 1-2 tbsp light soy sauce, and juice of 1/2 - 1 lemon or lime.
7. Once simmering, add back your cooked tofu.
8. Garnish with scallions & sesame seeds.
9. Serve over rice and dive in.

## Equipment

- pan
- kitchen towels
- small saucepan

## Tips

- Coat tofu slices lightly in corn flour for a more crisp and golden texture.
- If using silken-firm tofu, wrap the block between kitchen towels and place a small saucepan on top for 10-15 minutes to drain excess water, then pat dry and slice.
- Adjust lemon or lime juice to preference, adding more for zing.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DV1XNM_iBb2/?igsh=d21kdWJ5cWhndXNm
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/97c634ff-0168-4f8a-954c-69e5d3740785
- Extracted: 2026-06-03

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