No time for bland tofu concoctions here! This delicious Sweet Coconut Thai Tofu is packed with amazing flavors and texture!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Thai
Servings: 5servings
Calories: 196kcal
Author: Jake
Ingredients
1Tablespoonof soy sauce
1teaspoon+ 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, divided
1Tablespoonof cornstarch
16ouncesof tofu, pressed and sliced into strips
2Tablespoonsof vegetable or canola oil
1teaspoonof freshly grated ginger
2clovesgarlicminced
1/2of a yellow onion, sliced
1/2cupcanned full-fat coconut milk
1Tablespoonof sriracha
1Tablespoonof sugar
Cooked rice, (optional)
Sliced green onion, for garnish (optional)
Cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Put the fish sauce (soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of lime juice), and cornstarch in bowl with the pressed tofu and gently coat the strips.
Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a pan and saute both sides of the tofu until browned, about 5 minutes a side.
Remove the tofu and add the other 2 teaspoons of oil. Add the ginger, garlic and onions and saute for 2-3 minutes.
Add the tofu to the mixture and saute 2-3 minutes more.
Stir in coconut milk, sriracha, sugar, and 1 tablespoon lime juice and heat on high until the liquid begins to evaporate slightly and turn into a sauce. This should take from 1-3 minutes. Serve on rice with a green onion or cilantro garnish.
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Notes
A quick and easy way to get rid of the water is to prepare it as you see fit (for this recipe I cut the tofu into strips), place it in an absorbent hand towel, wrap it up, and then press down on it with your hands to soak up the water. It’s quick and no mess.