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Coconut Curried Tofu with Green Jasmine Rice

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Coconut Curried Tofu with Green Jasmine RiceScott Peterson

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut*
1 3/4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
1 cup (packed) coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
3/4 cup unsweetened light coconut milk**
4 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
16 ounces extra-firm tofu, drained, patted dry, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 cup whole small cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped peanuts

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Stir shredded coconut in small nonstick skillet over medium heat until light golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl.

    Step 2

    Bring 1 3/4 cups water and salt to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Stir in rice; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 18 minutes.

    Step 3

    Meanwhile, puree cilantro, 1/2 cup coconut milk, 1 teaspoon ginger, lime juice, and half of garlic in blender. Mix puree and coconut into rice. Set aside.

    Step 4

    Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add tofu; stir-fry until golden, about 6 minutes. Add onions, curry, cumin, red pepper, remaining ginger, and remaining garlic. Stir-fry 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and remaining coconut milk. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 5

    Divide rice among 4 plates. Top with tofu mixture. Sprinkle with peanuts.

  2. Step 6

    *Available at specialty foods stores and natural foods stores.

    Step 7

    **Available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: calories
433; total fat
20 g; saturated fat
5 g; cholesterol
0
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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