Looking to spice things up in the kitchen with a delicious vegetarian dish? Well then, this red curry dish prepared with Mori-Nu Silken Tofu is for you. Tofu is a low-fat ingredient that can be transformed into perfectly seasoned and scrumptious dishes. We are excited to share this flavorful red curry recipe with you.
Mori-Nu Silken Tofu’s unique packaging allows for a long shelf life without preservatives or refrigeration. This low-fat vegetarian protein makes for an excellent alternative to eggs, dairy, and meat. The tofu can be grilled, stir-fried, sautéed, or made into your favorite curry recipe. It is dairy-free, gluten-free and preservative-free. This tofu is available in a variety of textures.
We took our favorite red curry chicken recipe and substituted the protein with Mori-Nu Silken Tofu. The final dish was hearty and flavorful, and we didn’t miss the chicken.
Red Curry with Mori-Nu Silken Tofu
Ingredients
- 14 Oz Mori-Nu Silken Tofu Extra Firm
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Inch Ginger Root
- 1 Onion
- 1 Garlic Clove
- 2 Tbsp Red Chili Paste
- 2 Tbsp Cilantro
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 3 Tbsp Red Curry Paste
- 13.5 Oz Coconut Milk (1 Can)
- 2 Tsp Fish Sauce
- 1 Lime – Juice and Zest
- 10 Oz Frozen Peas
- Cilantro for Garnish
- 1 Cup Quinoa or Rice
Instructions
- Place Mori-Nu Silken Tofu Extra Firm on paper towel.
- Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add ginger, shallots, garlic, chili, and cilantro stems, and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and stir in curry paste and cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in coconut milk, scraping up any curry paste with a spoon. Then add fish sauce, lime zest, and juice.
- Add tofu cubes and snow peas and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly and the snow peas are tender, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Serve warm with quinoa or rice and garnish with cilantro.
We prepared the red curry paste from scratch, but you could save some time by using pre-made curry paste.
Red Curry Paste
Ingredients
- 0.5 Tsp Coriander
- 1 Tsp Cumin
- 0.5 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 3 Red Chilies
- 2 Tbsp Lemongrass Paste
- 2 Tsp Ground Ginger
- 3 Garlic Cloves
- 1 Tsp Turmeric
- 1 Tsp Sea Salt
- 3 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 Lime (Juice and Zest)
- 6 Scallions – (White and Green)
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp Coconut Palm Sugar
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender.
- Blend until a paste forms, scraping sides down as needed.
- Taste and adjust flavor as needed.
- Red curry paste will keep in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
This spicy red curry is perfect for winter and cool spring days. You can substitute the peas for your favorite frozen vegetables. If you make the red curry paste from scratch, we recommend using more than 3 tablespoons. We ended up using the entire recipe (just keep adding the paste until you achieve the desired spice level).
We highly recommend you give this easy recipe a try! Let us know what your favorite way to cook tofu is too.
“The mind is like tofu. It tastes like whatever you marinate it in.” ― Sylvia Boorstein
I love tofu but never tried tofu with curry. It sounds like an interesting combination. I may give it a go.
Are there really so many types of tofu? I thought he was just one type! xD
I have so many vegetarian friends, I really need to try cooking with Tofu. It sounds very easy to use and a good way to take up curry flavours.
This curry sounds absolutely delicious. I definitely need to try cooking with tofu a little more.
Yum! That looks wonderfully easy and tasty. I’m new to tofu and this was super helpful in making me feel more knowledgeable about it.
I need to pass this post on to my mom. She loves and eats tofu all the time. I’m not a huge tofu eater myself. But this really looks good!
Aww it looks so delicious recipe, perfect for lunch. I will definitely save this recipe, for sure my husband would like it.
These look delicious! Never tried this before but I guess I now need to try them, thanks for sharing the recipe
Omg this looks so good! I love a good curried lentil dish. Will have to try ASAP
this looks realy good. but we cant have lentils period. husband is deathly allergic!
I have never tried Tofu but we are trying to have a couple of meat free days as week, so will have to try this
What a combination! I will definitely try it out, thanks!
Thanks for sharing about the interesting recipe. I would love to prepare and taste this unique dish.
I love a good vegan dish. I haven’t made tofu in a while but this sounds delicious!
I have not tried this yet, but it looks good on a diet. I would love to try it in Lentil dish.
I have never really tried curry before. I will have to try it out!
I live curry. This recipe sounds so good. Wow cant wait to make it with the tofu you recommend.