Red Curry Tofu (A Vegan Recipe Not Just for Vegans!)

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by: Sarah

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Posted:3/24/2018Updated:2/15/2021

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This red curry tofu recipe was born of 1. conversations I have with people in my everyday life who tell me that when they look at our blog, they go directly to the “Quick and Easy” section and 2. theresponse to our recent roundup of Traditional Chinese Vegan Recipes, which told me that y’all definitely want more vegan recipes!

A Vegetarian Thai Red Curry

So I was perusing our local Asian market the other day, throwing things into the cart as I am wont to do, and I was restocking our supply of Thai curry pastes, when I realized that I’ve never done a vegetarian or vegan red curry dish!

Sure, we have red curry chicken, and red curry coconut noodle soup, but nothing that vegans and vegetarians alike could enjoy.

So I moseyed on over to the tofu section, and picked up a couple packs of these:

Fried tofu triangles, which are great at soaking up whatever sauce you put them in! You could also use soy puffs, firm tofu, or really any other tofu you like in this dish. If you’re new to the bean curd arts, check out our tofu ingredients page for more info on the different types available.

I kept the triangles whole for this recipe, but you can cut them in half if you’d like smaller pieces. Cutting them will also help them soak up more sauce!

This dish also has all the hallmarks of our Quick and Easy recipes. Not many ingredients, but tons of flavor. I used Maesri Thai red curry paste, which is flavored with chilies, garlic, shallots, lemongrass, kaffir lime, galangal, and other spices.

Just a few tablespoons of the stuff mixed with coconut milk make for a delicious sauce, soaked up by the tofu and vegetables. Vegans rejoice! Carnivores, give it a try. You won’t miss the meat. :)

Red Curry Tofu Recipe Instructions

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok or skillet over medium high heat. Add the onions and chopped tomatoes, and fry for 2-3 minutes.

Add the Thai red curry paste and fry for another minute.

Vegan Red Curry Tofu

This vegan red curry tofu is a quick, easy, and super flavorful dish that won't have you missing meat! Puffs of fried tofu are the perfect vehicle for a sauce made with Thai red curry paste and coconut milk.

by: Sarah

Course:Tofu

Cuisine:Asian

Ingredients

▢ 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
▢ 1 medium onion (thinly sliced)
▢ 1 tomato (chopped)
▢ 3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
▢ 1 1/4 cups coconut milk
▢ 1 1/2 cups water or vegetable stock
▢ 1 pound fried tofu triangles (tofu puffs, firm tofu, or any other tofu you like)
▢ 1 cup snap peas (washed and trimmed)
▢ ½ of a red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
▢ Salt (to taste)

Instructions

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok or skillet over medium high heat. Add the onions and chopped tomatoes, and fry for 2-3 minutes. Add the red curry paste and fry for another minute.
Add the coconut milk and water (or stock), and bring to a boil. Add the tofu, turn the heat down to medium low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the snap peas and bell peppers and simmer for another 3-4 minutes. Season with salt to taste.

nutrition facts

Calories: 226kcal (11%) Carbohydrates: 8g (3%) Protein: 9g (18%) Fat: 19g (29%) Saturated Fat: 13g (65%) Sodium: 15mg (1%) Potassium: 233mg (7%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 3g (3%) Vitamin A: 1840IU (37%) Vitamin C: 27.7mg (34%) Calcium: 129mg (13%) Iron: 3.1mg (17%)

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Contains antinutrients

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Tofu is vegetarian because it is derived from soy proteins. These proteins are made from pressed soybean curds in a process similar to cheesemaking. This also means that, because only plant-based products are used in its creation, tofu is vegan.

Is tofu really healthier than meat? ›

Nutritionally, tofu offers much to love. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, half a cup of firm tofu offers 21.8 grams of protein with 181 calories and 11 grams of fat. Most of that fat is of the healthy polyunsaturated kind. The high level of protein makes tofu a good alternative to animal-derived meat.

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