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    Coconut Curry Tofu and Shrimp

    January 31, 2024 · Published: April 11, 2017 By: Asian Inspired Eats Leave a Comment

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    Who doesn't love a good bowl of Coconut Curry Tofu and Shrimp, am I right? It's full of veggies and shrimp, and flavored with the goodness of red curry paste, lemongrass, spicy sambal oelek, and light coconut milk.

    A white bowl filled with coconut curry tofu and shrimp with black chopsticks picking up a piece of tofu on top of a white wooden board.

    I combined light coconut milk with full-fat coconut milk to make it a bit healthier. Or, you can use coconut cream which is a richer stock, but adds more calories.

    You can also top this dish with hard-boiled eggs for extra protein. I'm a tofu freak so I use these soybean cakes in everything! Treat yourself to this recipe full of yumminess tonight!

    A block of extra firm tofu on wooden cutting board with a chef's knife.

    Make sure to use the extra firm tofu so it doesn't fall apart. Trader Joe's is my go-to for dense tofu. You'll find it in the dairy section.

    Tofu cubes on a cutting board with a chef's knife.

    Slice the extra firm tofu into uniform cubes. Then bake for crispiness!

    A clear glass bowl filled with pieces of peeled pink shrimp, tail on, on top of a marble board.

    Fresh shrimp is the star in this dish! Make sure to peel the shrimp first.

    A white bowl filled with coconut curry tofu and shrimp with black chopsticks picking up a piece of tofu on top of a white wooden board.

    Rich and hearty, this Coconut Curry Tofu and Shrimp bowl is absolutely delish for entertaining!

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    Coconut curry tofu and shrimp in two small white bowls with a pair of black chopsticks, on top of a white wooden board.

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    This Coconut Curry Tofu and Shrimp is full of veggies and flavored with the goodness of red curry paste, lemongrass, spicy sambal oelek, and light coconut milk.

    • Total Time: 45 mins
    • Yield: 4-6 1x

    Ingredients

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    • 2 tablespoons canola or coconut oil
    • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
    • 8 shallots, cut into thin rings
    • 6 lemon grass stalks, pounded and cut into 1 ½ inch long pieces
    • 2 tablespoons dried shrimp paste
    • 4 tablespoons red curry paste
    • 2 tablespoons sambal oelek
    • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
    • 1 turnip, peeled and cut into strips
    • 1 small green cabbage, sliced
    • 2 baked extra firm tofu blocks, cut into large cubes
    • 6 cups coconut milk
    • 2 cup water
    • 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
    • 4 hard boiled eggs, cut in half
    • Fresh cilantro

    Instructions

    1. In a large stock pot, sauté the garlic and shallots with oil until golden brown. Add in lemon grass, dried shrimp paste, red curry paste, and sambal oelek. Cook for 5 minutes, then add in the carrots, turnips, green cabbage, and tofu cubes.
    2. Continue to cook for another 5 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk and water. Once ingredients are well-combined, bring to a boil, lower to a simmer, cover and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes.
    3. Toss in the shrimp and cook until pink, about 2 minutes. Top with hard boiled eggs when serving. Optional: Serve with steamed rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.
    4. To bake the tofu: Place entire blocks of tofu in a toaster oven at 275 degrees. Bake for 15 minutes until brown on outside. Remove and let cool before cubing.
    • Author: Asian Caucasian
    • Prep Time: 15 mins
    • Cook Time: 30 mins
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Oven & Stove Top
    • Cuisine: Asian Fusion

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size:
    • Calories: 986
    • Sugar: 17 g
    • Sodium: 754.3 mg
    • Fat: 73.2 g
    • Carbohydrates: 33.1 g
    • Protein: 56.6 g
    • Cholesterol: 369.3 mg

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