Thai Tofu and Green Bean Red Curry |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is a versatile recipe, where other vegetables or even other meats, such as chicken, could be substituted. If using meat in the recipe, do allow longer simmering time until the meat is cooked through. Shrimp do not need a long cooking time however, and only need to cook until they turn pink and curl. Overcooking them would make them tough. But tofu is best in this recipe, as it absorbs the flavor of the curry paste, and also is very healthy. Recipe by Judy Bastyra. Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk |
1 -2 tablespoon thai red curry paste |
3 tablespoons fish sauce |
2 teaspoons palm sugar or 2 teaspoons light brown sugar |
3 1/4 cups button mushrooms |
1 cup green beans, trimmed |
6 ounces firm tofu, rinsed,drained,and cut into 3/4 inch cubes |
4 kaffir lime leaves, torn |
2 -4 fresh hot red chilies or 2 -4 thai chiles, chopped (amount to taste) |
fresh cilantro leaves (coriander) |
Directions:
1. Heat approximately 1/3 of the coconut milk in a large pan.
2. When it starts to separate (an oily sheen will appear on the surface), add the curry paste, fish sauce, and sugar and stir to mix well.
3. Add the cleaned mushrooms and cook 1 minute.
4. Pour in the rest of the coconut milk and bring to a boil.
5. Add the green beans and tofu, then reduce heat, and simmer gently for about 4-5 minutes.
6. Add the kaffir lime leaves and hot chillies.
7. Garnish with cilantro before serving.
8. Serve with hot cooked rice, if desired.
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