Choo Chee Tofu (Fried Tofu in Red Curry Sauce)
This vibrant Thai-inspired dish features crispy air fried tofu in a rich red curry sauce with fresh aromatics & spices. Packed with flavour, vegan and gluten free.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 450 g extra firm tofu cut into cubes big or small
- 2 stalks lemongrass
- 3 slices galangal
- 3 small shallots
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 dried red chilies
- 1 fresh red chili
- 1 lime
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 tbsp vegan fish sauce
- 1 tsp light soy sauce
- 2 kaffir lime leaves sliced into thin strips
- 1/2 fresh red chili sliced into thin strips
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Serving
- cooked jasmine rice
Instructions
- Soak dried red chilies in hot water for 5 minutes.
- Cut tofu into cubes, drizzle some olive oil and air fry at 190C for 15 minutes.
- Blend these in a high speed food processor: lemongrass stalks, galangal, garlic, shallots, dried red chilies, fresh red chilies, 1/4 tsp lime zest, juice of a lime, and some water used to soak chilies. Blend until you get a smooth paste.
- In a pan, add olive oil over medium heat. Add the red curry paste and sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
- Add coconut sugar, vegan fish sauce, light soy sauce and a splash of water. Mix well.
- Add the coconut milk, mix well. Add more water if required. Slice 1 kaffir lime leaf into thin strips and add it to the curry.
- If you're adding any other vegetables, add them and let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Place tofu cubes on a plate and pour over the red curry sauce.
- Garnish with kaffir lime leaf strips and thinly sliced red chili. Enjoy with jasmine rice!