Quick & Easy Malaysian Curry Tofu
Delicious fried tofu balls simmered in an aromatic coconut curry sauce made in one pot! This quick and easy Malaysian curry tofu is ready in 30 minutes. A great main dish best served with steamed rice. This is vegan-friendly.
Ingredients
- 5.2 oz fried tofu balls or substitute with diced extra-firm tofu
- 1 small onion roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemongrass only use the white parts!
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 1 cup coconut milk full fat kind
- 2 tsp vegetable oil or any neutral oil
For the Curry Powder
- 6 cloves
- 2 star anise
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine curry powder ingredients as listed above with a whisk. Set aside.
- Into a food processor or blender, grind the onion, ginger, garlic and lemongrass until everything is finely chopped. If you don't have a food processor or blender, finely chop these ingredients with a knife and combine. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a medium-sized pot on medium heat. Sauté onions, garlic, ginger and lemongrass until onions are soft.
- Add curry powder mix and toast the spices for 30-60 seconds until you see steam form.
- Then toss in fried tofu balls.
- Mix in coconut milk and vegetable stock.
- Bring to a boil on medium-high heat. Then reduce to medium-heat, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the sauce has reduced by half. Serve with steamed rice.
Enjoyed my recipe?Please leave a 5 star review (be kind)! Tag me on social media @christieathome as I'd love to see your creations!
Suggested Equipment & Products
Nutrition
Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4271mg | Potassium: 469mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1331IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 224mg | Iron: 10mg