Thai Red Curry with Tofu

Ingredients

• 14 oz Extra-firm tofu
• 3 tbsp Red curry paste
• 14 oz Coconut milk
• 1 large Red bell pepper
• 1 cup Bamboo shoots(optional)
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Coconut sugar
• 0.5 cup Thai basil leaves(optional)
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Press the tofu to remove excess water, then cut into 1-inch cubes.

2. 2

   Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan and sear tofu until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.

3. 3

   In the same pan, add remaining oil and red curry paste. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

4. 4

   Pour in half of the coconut milk and stir until the oil begins to separate from the cream.

5. 5

   Add the remaining coconut milk, bell peppers, and bamboo shoots. Simmer for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Stir in soy sauce and coconut sugar. Return the tofu to the pan.

7. 7

   Simmer for another 2 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in fresh Thai basil.

8. 8

   Serve hot over jasmine rice.