Coconut tofu and green bean curry with lime leaves
Golden tofu cubes and crisp green beans in a coconut sauce scented with lime leaves, lemongrass and fresh chilli.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.40 a head
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Pat the tofu dry. Heat half the oil in a non stick pan and fry the tofu for 8 minutes, turning, until golden on most sides. Set aside.
8 min - 2
Cook the rice in boiling water for 11 minutes and drain.
11 min - 3
In the same pan cook the onion for 5 minutes, then add garlic, ginger, chilli, turmeric and ground coriander and stir for 1 minute.
5 min - 4
Add the coconut milk, lemongrass and lime leaves. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the green beans and pepper and cook for 6 minutes until just tender.
6 min - 6
Return the tofu, heat for 2 minutes, then add the lime juice. Remove the lemongrass and serve with the rice.
2 min
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