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Crispy Tofu Filet with Lemongrass Curry

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Crispy Tofu Filet with Lemongrass Curry

Crispy Tofu Fillets served with a rich and fragrant Lemongrass Curry make for a bold and flavorful plant-based meal. Firm tofu is coated in a coconut-cornstarch mixture, fried until golden, and served over steamed rice. The lemongrass curry, made with creamy coconut milk and aromatic spices, ties the dish together. Finished with fresh coriander and a drizzle of chili oil, it’s a meal that’s satisfying and sustainable.

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Serves
2
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Time
35 min
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CO2e
Tofu = 1.2 kg

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 block firm tofu
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  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
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  • 1 cup desiccated coconut
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  • 1/2 cup corn starch
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  • Salt and pepper, to taste
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  • Vegetable oil, for frying
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  • 3 spring onions, finely chopped
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  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
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  • 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, minced
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  • 1 Thai chili, finely chopped
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  • 1 tbsp fresh minced lemongrass
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  • 2 tsp turmeric
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  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
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  • 1 can coconut milk
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  • 2 tsp palm sugar or regular sugar
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  • Cooked rice, for serving
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  • Crispy chili oil, for garnish
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  • Fresh coriander (cilantro), for garnish
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  • Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
  • 1/2 block firm tofu
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  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
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  • 100 g desiccated coconut
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  • 60 g corn starch
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  • Salt and pepper, to taste
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  • Vegetable oil, for frying
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  • 3 spring onions, finely chopped
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  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
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  • 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, minced
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  • 1 Thai chili, finely chopped
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  • 1 tbsp fresh minced lemongrass
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  • 2 tsp turmeric
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  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
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  • 1 can coconut milk
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  • 2 tsp palm sugar or regular sugar
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  • Cooked rice, for serving
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  • Crispy chili oil, for garnish
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  • Fresh coriander (cilantro), for garnish
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  • Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
  • Steps

    Prepare Coconut Crusted Tofu:

    • Cut tofu into slabs and coat evenly with soy sauce. Set aside.
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    • In a shallow bowl, combine desiccated coconut and corn starch. Season with salt and pepper.
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    • Coat each tofu slab with the coconut-corn starch mixture.
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  • Cook Lemongrass Curry:
    • Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add spring onions, garlic, ginger, Thai chili, and lemongrass. SautΓ© until fragrant.
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    • Stir in turmeric and soy sauce.
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    • Pour in coconut milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for a few minutes.
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    • Add palm sugar, stirring until dissolved and sauce thickens slightly.
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  • Cook Coconut Crusted Tofu:
    • Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
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    • Fry coconut-corn starch coated tofu slabs until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
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  • Serve:
    • Serve cooked rice on plates.
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    • Top with lemongrass curry.
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    • Place coconut crusted tofu on curry.
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    • Garnish with crispy chili oil, fresh coriander leaves, and sesame seeds if desired.
  • Enjoy !

    Nutrition info

    Nutrition per serving
    Calories
    560
    28%
    Protein
    17g
    34%
    Fat
    37g
    53%
    Saturates
    27g
    135%
    Fibre
    7g
    28%
    Carbs
    42g
    16%
    Sugars
    8g
    9%
    Salt
    1.7g
    28%
    Reference Intake (RI %) for adults

    CO2e info

    Tofu = 1.2 kg

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    Beef = 20 - 30 kg

    Pork = 10 - 15 kg

    Chicken = 5 - 10 kg

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