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Red Curry Tofu with Shirataki Noodles

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

  • 1 16 oz can coconut milk regular full-fat
  • 1 16 oz can vegetable broth (I used homemade mushroom broth)
  • 1-2 tbsp red curry paste
  • 2 shallots
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 1 12 oz packet extra firm silken tofu (I used mori-nu brand)
  • 2-3 kaffir lime leaves (optional)
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 lime juiced
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1-2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 packet shirataki noodles

Veggies (feel free to use veggies of choice)

  • 1 small zuchinni sliced
  • 1 red pepper sliced
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 1 broccoli crown
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or thai basil for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the veggies

  • In a wok or skillet, saute the veggies until they are vibrant but not overcooked, adding the onions and mushrooms first. 
  • Add 1 tsp of salt and remove from flame and set aside. 

Prepare the shirataki noodles

  • Remove the shirataki noodles from packet. Drain and rinse well.
  • Bring the noodles to a boil for 10 minutes. Drain again and serve! 

Prepare the curry

  • In a pot or dutch oven, heat a few tablespoons of oil and add the shallots once hot. 
  • Add in the grated ginger and garlic and saute until translucent.
  • Add 1/4 cup of the coconut milk  to the pot and 1 tbsp of curry paste. Depending on your spice tolerance you can add 1 more tbsp curry paste. 
  • Allow the curry paste to dissolve in the coconut milk and simmer 
  • Add 1 tbsp of tomato paste,  1 tbsp soy sauce,  and 1 tbsp maple syrup, 
  • Once the paste is fully dissolved, add the rest of the coconut milk  and one can of veggie broth. 
  • Break up a few kaffir lime leaves with your hand and add this to the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes and adjust salt as necessary. 
  • Add in the remaining veggies and simmer for another 5 minutes. 
  • Add cilantro or thai basil for garnish and serve with Shirataki noodles! 

Notes

If you are able to find kaffir lime leaves, it really enhances the flavor.Lemongrass as well! I found mine at a local Vietnamese grocery store which sells them frozen. You'll still get a really delicious dish without them.