Thai Red Broccoli, Tofu & Coconut Curry
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Total: 20 mins
A bubbling dinner of crisp fried nuggets of tofu and tender broccoli, simmered in a coconut broth infused with Thai red curry spice and a tart squeeze of lime, served with warm fluffy white rice on the side.
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977 kcal
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Ingredients you'll need
  • 150g white basmati rice
  • 190g marinated tofu
  • 1 red onion
  • A head of broccoli
  • 1 tbsp Thai red curry paste
  • 400ml coconut milk
  • 1 lime
From your kitchen
  • 300ml boiling water
  • Sea salt
  • 1½ tbsp olive, sunflower or coconut oil
You'll need
  • Small pan with lid
  • Measuring jug
  • Deep frying pan or wok
Step by step this way
  • 1.

    Fill and boil your kettle. Rinse the rice under cold water and tip into a small pan. Add 300ml boiling water and a pinch of salt. Cover, bring to the boil, then turn the heat right down. Gently cook for 8 mins till all the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Take the pan off the heat and let it sit, lid on, for 5 mins to finish cooking the rice. Leave the lid on the pan to keep the rice warm.

  • 2.

    While the rice cooks, chop the marinated tofu into bite-sized chunks. Warm a deep frying pan or wok on a medium-high heat for 2 mins, then pour in 1 tbsp oil. Add the tofu and fry for 5 mins, stirring regularly, till crisp and golden on most sides.

  • 3.

    While the tofu fries, peel and thinly slice the red onion. Chop the broccoli into small florets and slice the stalk into thin matchsticks.

  • 4.

    Lift the tofu out of the pan into a bowl. Add ½ tbsp oil to the pan and add the red onion. Stir fry for 2 mins. Squeeze in 1 tbsp Thai red curry paste and stir fry for 1 min. Pour in the coconut milk and bring to the boil, then turn the heat down so the coconut milk is gently bubbling.

  • 5.

    Add the broccoli to the pan along with the tofu and a good pinch of salt. Simmer for 4-5 mins till the broccoli is just tender.

  • 6.

    Taste the curry and add some salt if you think it needs it. Fluff the rice and divide it between a couple of warm plates or bowls, then spoon over the curry. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing.

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