Coconut Curried Tofu with Green Jasmine Rice

Posted by Chantel M. Contributed by Rita Added February 12, 2003 | Recipe #53880, by Food.com

Total Time: 40 mins

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Rita~'s Note: This is a vegetarian dish from Bon Appetit January 2003

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut
• 1 3/4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup jasmine rice or 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro (packed)
• 3/4 cup unsweetened light coconut milk
• 4 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 16 ounces extra firm tofu, drained,patted dry,cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
• 1 cup whole small cherry tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts

Directions:

1. Stir shredded coconut in small nonstick skillet over medium heat until light golden, about 5 minutes.
2. Transfer to bowl.
3. Bring 1 3/4 cups water and salt to boil in heavy medium saucepan.
4. Stir in rice; bring to boil.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 18 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, puree cilantro, 1/2 cup coconut milk, 1 teaspoon ginger, lime juice, and half of garlic in blender.
7. Mix puree and coconut into rice.
8. Set aside.
9. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat.
10. Add tofu; stir-fry until golden, about 6 minutes.
11. Add onions, curry, cumin, red pepper, remaining ginger, and remaining garlic.
12. Stir-fry 1 minute.
13. Stir in tomatoes and remaining coconut milk.
14. Season with salt and pepper.
15. Divide rice among 4 plates.
16. Top with tofu mixture.
17. Sprinkle with peanuts.
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