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Sticky Red Curry Tofu with Cashews (Vegan, GF)

Zena Hassoun
Crispy spiced tofu and cashews coated in a sticky red coconut curry. A delicious and quick Thai & Indian inspired vegan, gluten-free meal!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Vegan
Servings 2
Calories 504 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 14 oz. block tofu
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1.5 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1.5 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon salt optional
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoon red curry paste
  • 2 tablespoon coconut sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable broth
  • cup cashew pieces
  • ¼-1/2 cup light coconut milk
  • Chopped cilantro for topping

Instructions
 

  • Drain tofu, wrap in paper towels or towel, and press using a plate, weighed down by a heavy can. Let press for 20-30 mins.
  • Wipe excess moisture off tofu, and slice into 1 inch cubes. Sift the cornstarch evenly over the tofu, and toss to coat.
  • Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium high heat, and add tofu, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sprinkle with garam masala, turmeric, and salt if using, and stir to coat. Sauté until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix red curry, coconut sugar, and vegetable broth in a small bowl, and pour over the tofu. Stir to coat the tofu and sauté until the sauce starts to thicken and stick to the tofu, about 5 more minutes.
  • Once curry has thickened to your desired consistency, add coconut milk. If you would like a more saucy consistency, add ½ cup. If you would like less sauce and more of the curry to stick to the tofu, add ¼ cup. Stir to combine curry and coconut milk. The sauce will reduce and thicken fairly quickly. Depending on desired consistency, cook for 2-6 more mins. (The longer you cook it, the more sticky and reduced it will be.)
  • Top with chopped cilantro and serve over rice. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 504kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 23gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 641mgPotassium: 194mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 2363IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 287mgIron: 5mg
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