Ingredients
Scale
- 15 ounces super firm or firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 cup shallots, thinly sliced
- 1.5 tablespoons minced ginger
- 1 cup canned coconut milk
- 2-3 tablespoons sambal oelek
- 1.5 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1.5-3 teaspoons coconut or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon diamond crystal kosher salt
- To taste scallions, thinly sliced
- To taste red pepper flakes (optional)
- To taste toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Press tofu for at least 15 minutes to remove excess water, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
- Heat canola or vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and sprinkle tofu with kosher salt.
- Add tofu to the hot pan in a single layer and cook without moving until bottoms are golden, about 4 to 6 minutes.
- Flip tofu pieces and brown the other sides until crisp, then transfer to a paper towel lined plate.
- In the same skillet, melt coconut oil over medium heat and add shallots, sautéing until translucent.
- Stir in minced ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add red curry paste and sambal oelek, stirring to coat the aromatics for about 1 minute.
- Pour in coconut milk, whisk in coconut or brown sugar, ground coriander if using, and kosher salt.
- Simmer the sauce for 3 to 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return crispy tofu to the skillet, toss to coat evenly, and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve topped with scallions, toasted sesame seeds, and optional red pepper flakes.
Notes
Press tofu long enough; moisture is the enemy of crispness. Do not crowd the pan for proper browning. Adjust sauce seasoning as it reduces.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg