Thai Tofu Curry With Potatoes And Pineapple Recipes

THAI CURRY TOFU

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu cubes, season with seasoned salt and fry until golden on all sides, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Remove to paper towels, and set aside.
• Melt butter or margarine in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Stir in coconut milk, curry powder, salt, pepper and cilantro. Return the tofu to the skillet. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

THAI PINEAPPLE CHICKEN CURRY

Steps:

• Bring rice and water to a boil in a pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 25 minutes.
• In a bowl, whisk together curry paste and 1 can coconut milk. Transfer to a wok, and mix in remaining coconut milk, chicken, fish sauce, sugar, and bamboo shoots. Bring to a boil, and cook 15 minutes, until chicken juices run clear.
• Mix the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion into the wok. Continue cooking 10 minutes, until chicken juices run clear and peppers are tender. Remove from heat, and stir in pineapple. Serve over the cooked rice.

THAI TOFU CURRY WITH POTATOES AND PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine the shallots, garlic, pepper, galangal, lemon grass, soy sauce and brown sugar and process until smooth. Add the cardamom, turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, and 1 T of the oil and process to form a paste. Blend in the water. Set aside.
• Heat the remaining 1 T oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, cover, and cook, stirring a few times, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the potatoes and spice paste and cook for 2-3 minutes longer. Stir Stir in the stock, cover, and simmer until the vegetables are soft, 20-30 minutes.
• Stir in the tofu, pineapple, and coconut milk and simmer for 5 minutes longer to heat through.

THAI MUSSAMUN CURRY WITH CHICKEN, POTATOES, AND PEANUTS

Steps:

• Open 1 can of coconut milk and use a fork to stir the contents until smooth and well combined. In a 6-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, bring 1/2 cup of the stirred coconut milk to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the curry paste and cook 1 minute, stirring and mashing the paste into the coconut milk. Add the chicken and cook 2 minutes, stirring often, until the chicken begins to change color. Add all the remaining coconut milk, fish sauce, sugar, tamarind liquid and salt and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook 15 to 20 minutes, until the potato is tender and the chicken is cooked through. Add 2 tablespoons of the lime juice and stir well. Taste and add more, if desired. Remove from the heat and let stand 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl, removing and discarding the cinnamon sticks, or leaving them in as a traditional garnish not to be eaten. Serve hot or warm.

THAI TOFU WITH PINEAPPLE AND VEGGIES

Steps:

• Cut the tofu into 6 slabs crosswise. Blot well on paper towels, then cut into dice.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil with the soy sauce in a stir-fry pan. Add the tofu and stir-fry over medium-high heat until golden on most sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
• Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the same pan. Add the onion and carrots and sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes.
• Add the peas, pineapple, baby corn, tomatoes, coconut milk, optional lemongrass, and curry powder. Gently stir in the tofu. Bring to a simmer, then cook for 5 minutes.
• Combine the cornstarch and optional curry paste in a cup or small bowl. Add enough water to dissolve, then pour the mixture into the pan. Simmer gently until the liquid has thickened.
• Stir in the cilantro and season with salt. Serve at once in shallow bowls over plenty of hot cooked grain.
• variation
• Try substituting a leek for the onion in this dish. Use the white portion of a medium or large leek; cut in half lengthwise, then slice into 1/4-inch half-circles. Rinse well in a colander before using.
• menu suggestions
• As mentioned in the headnote, this is a plentiful dish, so an interesting salad is enough to complete the meal. Two good choices are Bok Choy, Red Cabbage, and Carrot Salad (page 176) or Spinach and Red Cabbage Salad with Oranges and Almonds (page 180). Try the latter with the Sesame-Ginger Salad Dressing (page 222) option. If you'd like a little something extra with the meal, add prepared vegan dumplings or spring rolls (from your grocer's frozen foods section).
• nutrition information
• Calories: 322
• Total Fat: 14g
• Protein: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Fiber: 14g
• Sodium: 500mg