Coconut Curry Rice Bowl with Tofu
Coconut Curry Rice Bowl with Tofu for 2 People 🍛🥥🍃
This Coconut Curry Rice Bowl with Tofu combines creamy coconut curry sauce, perfectly cooked rice, crispy tofu, and fresh vegetables. It’s a hearty and satisfying dish packed with bold flavors and plant-based goodness!
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Ingredients:
For the Rice:
• 🍚 1 cup jasmine rice (or basmati rice)
• 💧 2 cups water
• 🧂 Pinch of salt
For the Tofu:
• 🥢 200g (7 oz) firm tofu, cubed
• 🫒 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 🧂 Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Coconut Curry Sauce:
• 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 🧅 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 🥕 1/2 cup carrots, thinly sliced
• 🫑 1/2 cup bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 🍃 1/2 cup spinach
• 🥥 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat)
• 🍛 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
• 🥄 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 🍋 Juice of 1/2 lime
• 🫒 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Garnish:
• 🌿 Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 🥄 Lime wedges
• 🥄 Sesame seeds
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Instructions:
1. Cook the Rice:
o Rinse 1 cup of rice under cold water.
o In a pot, combine rice, 2 cups of water, and a pinch of salt.
o Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
o Fluff the rice with a fork and set aside.
2. Prepare the Tofu:
o Pat tofu cubes dry with a paper towel.
o Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
o Cook tofu cubes until golden and crispy on all sides (5–7 minutes).
o Season with salt and pepper.
o Remove and set aside.
3. Make the Coconut Curry Sauce:
o In the same skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
o Add onion and garlic; sauté for 2 minutes.
o Stir in carrots and bell pepper; cook for another 3 minutes.
o Pour in the coconut milk, add curry powder, soy sauce, and chili flakes.
o Simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
o Add spinach and let it wilt into the sauce.
o Stir in lime juice.
4. Assemble the Bowls:
o Divide the rice evenly between two bowls.
o Top with crispy tofu and coconut curry vegetables.
o Drizzle extra curry sauce over the top.
5. Garnish and Serve:
o Sprinkle with cilantro, sesame seeds, and add a wedge of lime on the side.
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Serving Suggestions:
• Pair with warm naan bread or pita bread.
• Add steamed broccoli or snap peas for extra veggies.
Enjoy your creamy and flavorful Coconut Curry Rice Bowl with Tofu! 🍛🥥✨