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You are here: Home / Recipes / Green Curry Tofu

July 16, 2012

Green Curry Tofu

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Most beautiful afternoon snack in history!? Yesterday’s half eaten smoothie topped off with raw oats and a sprinkle of Groovy Granola. A nice little cool snack after a hot walk to an appt. and back!

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Dinner tonight was a fabulous tofu curry feast!

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You know, I think this was better than the 2x take outs I have had recently. Just could have used a bit more curry spice flavor.

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Tofu Green Curry

Green curry paste makes this dinner taste authentic and ready in minutes!
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 25 minutes minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Author Kath Younger

Ingredients

  • 1 block extra firm tofu cubed
  • 1 tbsp safflower or canola oil
  • Salt + pepper to taste
  • 1 can coconut milk lite or regular
  • 2-3 tbsp Thai Kitchen Green Curry Paste
  • 4 cups mixed vegetables we used eggplant and okra
  • 2 tbsp fresh chopped basil or a sprinkle of dried
  • 2-3 cups brown rice

Instructions

  • Add oil to a skillet and add tofu cubes - allow to brown for about 8 minutes and then flip to other side. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour coconut milk into a medium pot and add curry paste. Whisk to combine. Heat to medium high for about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prep all veggies.
  • Add veggies to coconut broth and continue to heat until veggies are cooked through, while tofu continues to brown.
  • When veggies are tender and tofu is brown, combine all in skillet and sprinkle on basil and any additional salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour portions over cooked brown rice.

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The base was coconut milk + Thai Kitchen Green Curry Paste heated until they were well mixed and hot.

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Then we added a bunch of our garden veggies to thicken and soften in the broth

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On the side, we pan-seared a block of plain Twin Oaks Tofu in safflower oil until it was nice and brown and stirred it all together with some fresh basil at the last minute. Served over leftover brown rice!

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We need to eat tofu more – I absolutely love it!

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Halfway through dinner we decided to pay a visit to Kohr Bros and thus, I knew I wouldn’t have any room for custard if I finished this whole dinner. So I saved half for tomorrow night (when I actually need a packed dinner when going from one thing to another). Good call because I was still full!

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Karen was just too intrigued to not get custard tonight after I kept talking about it at last night’s dinner (when we were all too stuffed to fit any)

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We went to the location just passed Pantops – which was a much nicer drive from our house!

I was shocked to find a cone was only $2.75. Compare that to about $4.30 for a scoop of Ben & Jerry’s and I think about $3.30 for Chaps. Frozen yogurt – who knows with those toppings! So this was a great deal.

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I did end up getting the classic orange sherbet (always and forever pronounced sheRbeRt!) with vanilla swirl – and sprinkles on top just for you mom!

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Delish!

Currently listening to the Independence Day theme song on Pandora Film Scores station – best movie song EVER!!!!!!!!!

I started On The Island by Tracey Garvis Graves last night. It’s like LOST meets Island of the Blue Dolphins – good so far and kept me awake and entertained for over an hour in bed last night!

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Eggplant, Okra, Rice, Tofu

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Comments

  1. Allie@LiveLaughEat says

    July 16, 2012 at 7:26 pm

    I haven’t had slimy okra in FOREVER! Mmm Mmm!

    Reply
  2. robin says

    July 16, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    You really inspire me with the way you eat Kath!

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      July 16, 2012 at 7:34 pm

      : )

      Reply
  3. Ali @ Peaches and Football says

    July 16, 2012 at 7:42 pm

    I’ve always pronounced it sherbert too – even though I know it’s wrong. 🙂

    Love all the sprinkles, they make food so much fun don’t they?

    Reply
    • Stephanie C says

      July 16, 2012 at 9:48 pm

      Me too! I didn’t realize I was mispronouncing until I was an undergrad in college! Embarrassing.

      Reply
      • jane says

        July 17, 2012 at 8:57 am

        omg i still pronounce it that way…

        Reply
  4. Stacy @ Say It With Sprinkles says

    July 16, 2012 at 7:43 pm

    Such a cute looking sprinkle-covered cone! Yummy! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Robyn @ Blueberries and Oats says

    July 16, 2012 at 7:44 pm

    Jealous of your okra. =( Mine are refusing to grow!

    Reply
  6. Mom says

    July 16, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    I can hardly look at that cone it’s so beautiful!

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      July 16, 2012 at 8:51 pm

      I will take you next time you visit! Maybe baby in tow!

      Reply
  7. Angel7 says

    July 16, 2012 at 8:14 pm

    WHOA! … That is a lot of sprinkles 🙂 Our daughter would love those sprinkles!

    http://faithfulsolutions.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  8. Carla says

    July 16, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    Always and forever sheRbeRt is right!! 😉

    Reply
  9. Kathryn @ Mamacado says

    July 16, 2012 at 8:24 pm

    Wow, those sprinkles are calling me….I had my first real pregnancy ice cream “craving” this week (I’m 33 weeks!) and your photo certainly makes me crave it again!

    Reply
  10. Katie @ Peace Love and Oats says

    July 16, 2012 at 8:30 pm

    That ice cream looks so delicious!!! Although that curry would have been hard to pass up! I love okra!

    Reply
  11. Jennifer says

    July 16, 2012 at 8:33 pm

    I’m not an okra fan but I would eat that ice cream cone in two seconds flat. 🙂 Looks wonderful!

    Reply
  12. emily says

    July 16, 2012 at 8:56 pm

    That okra looks so good; I’m not finding any up here this summer. I am obsessed with Thai food so it’s fairly embarassing that I’ve never tried green curry!

    Reply
  13. Jessica @ New Girl, New City says

    July 16, 2012 at 8:57 pm

    I am DYING to try frozen custard!!!

    Reply
  14. Alyssa (pb and oatmeal) says

    July 16, 2012 at 9:06 pm

    I love sprinkles on an ice cream cone! They make it look so pretty!

    Reply
  15. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

    July 16, 2012 at 9:08 pm

    Your tofu looks awesome. I am just finishing editing some tofu pics myself 🙂

    The sauce makes it or breaks it – and yours defi sounds big time makes it!

    Reply
  16. Cassie says

    July 16, 2012 at 9:28 pm

    My blog featured curry today too! (and similarly, not enough curry spice)

    http://shortnsavory.blogspot.com/2012/07/curry-up.html

    I’m glad you made it to Kohr Bros. I’m sure it’s been on your mind since your trip to the beach! 🙂

    Reply
  17. Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says

    July 16, 2012 at 9:44 pm

    Man I need to get some ice cream or frozen yogurt. I’ve been craving it FOR DAYS!!!!

    Reply
  18. MegS says

    July 16, 2012 at 9:51 pm

    I’ve got to try tofu! I have somewhat tried it before. My friend cooked it about three years ago and we didn’t really know how to cook it or what flavors to add to it. I’m willing to try tofu again sometime soon! I love sprinkles!! It adds a little pop of color! 😉

    Reply
  19. j3nn says

    July 16, 2012 at 10:09 pm

    Soft serve with rainbow sprinkles is an old favorite of mine!

    Reply
  20. Jessica says

    July 16, 2012 at 10:10 pm

    I really love okra. It is one of my favorite vegetables.

    I started reading On the Island about a month ago, but it was too slow for me and also got very strange/creepy about 2/3 of the way through. I stopped reading it. I am curious to see how you feel about it later!!

    Reply
  21. Peggy says

    July 16, 2012 at 10:12 pm

    haha I didn’t know there was another way to pronounce sherbert? What would it sound like?

    Reply
  22. Brittany says

    July 16, 2012 at 10:41 pm

    We had tofu veggie curry tonight too – only ours was red. 🙂 I LOVE twin oaks tofu.

    Reply
  23. Erin @ erinberries says

    July 16, 2012 at 10:48 pm

    Yum! The custard looks amazing. I’ll definitely have to try out Kohr’s sometime!

    Reply
  24. Kayla @ Keep Moving Forward says

    July 16, 2012 at 11:37 pm

    It has been a long time since I have made tofu – I think that I will this week! Thanks for the craving!

    Reply
  25. Khushboo says

    July 16, 2012 at 11:56 pm

    I completely forgot about okra- love it roasted!

    Reply
  26. Kelly @ My Love Affair with Running says

    July 17, 2012 at 2:40 am

    I am totally an ice cream with sprinkles fan! Yum.

    Reply
  27. Liz says

    July 17, 2012 at 3:19 am

    Totally jealous of that ice cream cone! 😉 Glad The Island is a good read – it’s next on my Nook!

    Reply
  28. Fran@ Broken Cookies Don't Count says

    July 17, 2012 at 4:36 am

    I love tofu and also don’t have it often enough. I need to correct that!

    Reply
  29. Megan says

    July 17, 2012 at 4:47 am

    ooh The Island is a great read! I couldn’t put it down. Orange sherbet – my dad’s favorite flavor and something we had a lot growing up!

    Reply
  30. Kelly says

    July 17, 2012 at 6:09 am

    Glad you found the other (better l)ocation. Funny you couldn’t wait to go visit!

    Reply
  31. Tracey Garvis Graves says

    July 17, 2012 at 6:13 am

    Hi!

    My friend Jill told me you were reading my novel, On the Island. That made me so happy to hear! I hope you enjoy Anna and T.J.’s story 🙂

    All best,

    Tracey Garvis Graves

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      July 17, 2012 at 6:17 am

      hi Tracey!! What a neat comment! Yes, I read a lot more last night…. can’t wait to see what happens! And excited to hear there’s talk of a movie! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
      • Ma Fea says

        July 19, 2012 at 6:12 pm

        Hi, Kath and Tracey! I just had to jump in to say that my daughter, Alison Dasho, was Tracey’s editor!!
        Just had to have that proud mom moment. 🙂

        Reply
        • KathEats says

          July 19, 2012 at 6:14 pm

          So fun!!!

          Reply
  32. Sarah says

    July 17, 2012 at 6:28 am

    LOVE Kohr’s Brothers! I always make my BF take me there when we visit his parents–that location too! I’m going back in a couple of weeks and will be hitting it up again for sure! 🙂

    Reply
  33. Brianne says

    July 17, 2012 at 7:10 am

    Kath, I have a question about beauty products. What kind do you use? Do you stick to organic face wash, face lotion, shampoos/soaps? I’m just curious what your thoughts are on all the chemicals that are in the beauty products we use! And your skin looks fabulous so I’d love to know your secret 😉

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      July 17, 2012 at 7:33 am

      I try to use things on the more natural side. My favorite is Alba Sea Minerals – I use their face wash and moisturizer. The smell is fabulous!! I’m using the Belli Skincare line right now for pregnancy, but those were for a review. I don’t use all organic shampoos and soaps and things because I just don’t think they work very well and the smell of fun beauty products is one of my greatest pleasures in life, so I choose my battles. Smell wins all. But when I’m shopping for something new, I do TRY to look for organic/natural/Whole Foods-style products. But I don’t use them exclusively.

      Reply
  34. Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says

    July 17, 2012 at 7:11 am

    That ice cream cone looks delicious! I don’t think I’ve ever had Kohr Brothers! I’ve always wanted to try it though 🙂

    Reply
  35. Brittnie (A Joy Renewed) says

    July 17, 2012 at 7:11 am

    Im impressed you can read for an hour in bed without falling asleep! I tried reading last night and literally within 10 minutes my eyes were closing. 🙂 Probably due to chronic sleep deprivation that comes with having a 10 week old baby! ha!

    Reply
  36. Mom says

    July 17, 2012 at 7:29 am

    Just ordered the book, Tracey!

    http://www.amazon.com/On-Island-Tracey-Garvis-Graves/dp/014219672X/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1342524309&sr=8-6&keywords=The+Island

    Reply
  37. Mai says

    July 17, 2012 at 7:37 am

    where do you get the thai green curry paste?

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      July 17, 2012 at 7:40 am

      Any grocery store – in the ethnic section

      Reply
  38. Social Eater says

    July 17, 2012 at 8:15 am

    Mmm! We had curry last night- in veggie burger form. Such a fun summer meal!

    Reply
  39. Brianne says

    July 17, 2012 at 8:33 am

    Thanks Kath! I know you’re a dietician, so I have another question for you – What are your thoughts on everyday Vitamins and supplements? I believe in getting all our nutrients from real food, but it tends to be hard to get everything we need. But then again, do we really need to take Omega 3, Multi-vitamins, etc. every day? Thanks Kath

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      July 17, 2012 at 8:43 am

      I think a multi is good just to cover your bases. If you are an omnivore who eats all food groups, that’s all you should need.

      Reply
  40. Amy says

    July 17, 2012 at 8:52 am

    how come it doesn’t look like there’s any sauce in your dinner pics???

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      July 17, 2012 at 8:54 am

      because it sunk down in there

      Reply
      • Amy says

        July 17, 2012 at 9:56 am

        gotcha. Just very strange to look at since curries are usually swimming in sauce

        Reply
  41. Susan H. @ The Food Allergy Chronicles says

    July 17, 2012 at 9:11 am

    Love a good curry! Wow! Never seen so many sprinkles…they almost sparkle!

    Reply
  42. Carrie says

    July 17, 2012 at 10:17 am

    I read On the Island a couple months ago…. I really liked it. Great quick read!

    Reply
  43. Jasmine @ learning to feed yourself says

    July 17, 2012 at 10:32 am

    Definitely thought it was sherbert my whole life. My mind is blown. I am never going to be able to un-learn this haha.

    Reply
  44. Tracy says

    July 17, 2012 at 12:53 pm

    I will definitely read The Island next. It received great reviews on Amazon!

    Have you read The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes by Diane Chamberlain? It’s a good book and the setting is in your area (Chapel Hill/Charlottesville/UVA), so it may interest you.

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      July 17, 2012 at 1:31 pm

      I haven’t, but just put it on my list!

      Reply
  45. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

    July 17, 2012 at 1:14 pm

    That ice cream looks so tempting right now.

    I saw Okra at my local market today for the first time – I’m going to have to try it.

    Reply
  46. Cait's Plate says

    July 17, 2012 at 2:02 pm

    Your okra always looks 1000x better than mine does.

    Excited to try Kohr Bros next time I’m passing through your area!

    Reply
  47. Kelly K says

    July 17, 2012 at 3:23 pm

    Aaand I’m the annoying person who always points out it’s “sherbet,” not “sherbert.” I’m sorry, I can’t help it! There’s no second R, people!

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      July 17, 2012 at 3:36 pm

      We know!!! We are still rebelling.

      Reply
  48. Fiona says

    July 18, 2012 at 2:00 am

    I love okra. Unfortunately I can’t find them here.

    Reply
  49. Lexi @ You, Me, & A World to See says

    July 18, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    I absolutely love tofu but always forget how cheap + delicious it is! Poor little tofu–it’s a little homely looking, I suppose 😉

    Reply
  50. Kristin at MommyPage says

    July 19, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    I would love to try making your tofu dish! It looks so healthy and green. I haven’t thought of cooking tofu and vegetables with safflower oil. Thank you for the idea!

    Reply
  51. Chantal says

    July 25, 2012 at 4:57 pm

    Catching up on posts here – wow, I haven’t thought about Island of the Blue Dolphins in a long time!

    Reply

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