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Thai red tofu and veg curry
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Thai red tofu and veg curry

Fragrant red curry with crisp tofu, broccoli and peppers in coconut milk.

Time 30 min
EffortEasy
Per portionΒ£1.73
Calories628 kcal

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • Firm tofu280 g
  • Thai red curry paste (vegetarian)60 g
  • Coconut milk (tin)1 tin
  • Broccoli350 g
  • Peppers1 pepper
  • Limes1 lime
  • Basmati rice300 g

Also uses from the cupboard: vegetable oil, table salt, ground black pepper. Missing any? You can add them to your shop on the shopping list.

Usually contains: Soya.

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Nutrition per adult portion
628
calories
19g
protein
71g
carbs
29g
fat
5g
fibre

Estimated from typical ingredient values, including a teaspoon of oil. Children's portions are smaller.

Method

  1. Put the rice on to cook following the pack instructions. Pat the tofu dry, cut into cubes and fry in a tablespoon of oil over a medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes until golden. Set aside.280 g firm tofu300 g basmati rice
  2. Fry the red curry paste in the same pan for 1 minute, then add the coconut milk and 100 ml of water and bring to a simmer.60 g thai red curry paste1 tin coconut milk
  3. Cut the broccoli into small florets and slice the pepper. Add and cook for 5 minutes until just tender. Return the tofu, squeeze in the juice of the lime and serve with the rice.350 g broccoli1 pepper1 lime
The trick that makes it

A pinch of sugar and a splash of soy sauce balance the curry like fish sauce would.

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