# Coconut Lime Tofu

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

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

## Ingredients

- 2 tbsp sesame oil/ any oil of choice
- 1 block 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 sliced onion, 3-4 cloves of minced garlic, a knob of grated ginger, 1-2 tbsp red curry paste, and 1-2 tbsp sriracha/ hot sauce.
5. Stir the sauce together and once fragrant, add 250-300 ml coconut milk.
6. Then stir in 1-2 tsp brown sugar and 1-2 tbsp light soy sauce.
7. Add the juice of 1/2 - 1 lemon or lime (adjust according to preference, adding more for zing).
8. Once simmering, add back your cooked tofu.
9. Garnish with scallions & sesame seeds.
10. Serve over rice.

## 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.
- Pat tofu dry with clean kitchen towels before slicing.
- Adjust lemon or lime juice according to preference, adding more for zing.

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGduSNkHX/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/a73359ef-05ba-4a39-85fb-f1716fabdbc4
- Extracted: 2026-03-05

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