Thai cuisine is known for its love of aromatic ingredients. In that spirit, we've packed this recipe with lemongrass, red curry paste and coconut milk, which will have your kitchen smelling heavenly. Add some fluffy rice and veggies on the side, and you’ve got a meal that’s both delicious and satisfying!
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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1 unit
Tofu
(Contains Soy)
¾ cup
Basmati Rice
1 unit
Coconut Milk
1 tbsp
Soy Sauce
(Contains Soy, Sulphites, Wheat)
2 tbsp
Red Curry Base
½ unit
Carrot
1 unit
Lime
1 tsp
Garlic Salt
1 unit
Sweet Bell Pepper
1 unit
Lemongrass
½ tbsp
Oil*
2 tsp
Sugar*
0.13 tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
Before starting, wash and dry all produce. Using a strainer, rinse rice until water runs clear.Add 1 cup (2 cups) water to a medium pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.Once boiling, add rice and half the garlic salt, then reduce heat to medium-low.Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 12-14 min. (NOTE: Reduce heat to low if water is boiling over.)Remove from heat. Set aside, still covered.
Meanwhile, remove outer layer of lemongrass, then cut into quarters crosswise. Using the back of a wooden spoon, forcefully tap lemongrass to bruise. Core, then cut pepper into 1/4-inch slices. Peel, then cut half the carrot (whole carrot for 4 ppl) into 1/8-inch matchsticks.Zest, then juice half the lime (whole lime for 4 ppl). Cut any remaining lime into wedges.
Meanwhile, pat tofu dry with paper towels. Cut into 1-inch pieces. Season with remaining garlic salt and pepper. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then tofu. Pan-fry until golden-brown, 2-3 min per side.
Add lemongrass. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 1 min. Add coconut milk, curry paste, soy sauce, 1/4 cup (1/2 cup) water and 2 tsp (4 tsp) sugar. Stir to combine, then bring to a boil over high.Once boiling, add carrots and peppers.
Reduce heat to medium-low, then cover and cook until sauce thickens slightly 4-5 min.Carefully remove lemongrass from the pan and discard. Stir in lime juice. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Fluff rice with a fork, then stir in lime zest. Season with salt, to taste. Divide rice between bowls. Top with lemongrass tofu, veggies and sauce.Squeeze a lime wedge over top, if desired.