Thai Style Curry with Tofu and Beans
This recipe was created on the farm and is low in fat, oil-free, and incredibly easy to make while remaining full of flavour. We make the paste from scratch in a pestle and mortar to bring out a deep, bold taste! Alternatively, you can use a blender or food processor—just ensure the paste is as smooth as possible.
Takes 27 minutes
Serves 2
Ingredients
For the paste:
- 1 stick lemongrass
- 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 red chilli
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 2 tbsp tamari
For the curry:
- 250 g firm tofu
- 2 tbsp tamari
- 1 x 400 g tin of chickpeas
- 1 x 400 g tin of black beans
- 1 head pak choi
- 1 carrot
- 4 scallions
- 200 ml light coconut milk
- 200 ml water
- 15 g coriander
Instructions
- Make the paste:Cut the nub off the lemongrass and finely dice. Finely dice the 1/2 chilli, ginger, and garlic. Add them to a pestle and mortar or blender, along with the remaining paste ingredients (coconut sugar, lime juice, and tamari). Blend or grind until smooth.
- Prepare the vegetables:Drain and rinse the chickpeas and black beans. Finely dice the carrot, finely slice the scallions, chop the pak choi, and finely chop the coriander.
- Cook the tofu:Add the tofu, carrot, and scallions to a pan and fry for 4-5 minutes, turning the tofu occasionally until it becomes lightly golden on each side.
- Add the curry paste:Stir in 2 tbsp of tamari and mix well. Add the curry paste to the pan and cook for an additional 2 minutes to let the flavours combine.
- Simmer the curry:Pour in the coconut milk and water. Add the drained chickpeas, black beans, and pak choi. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the dish comes together and everything is well mixed.
- Taste and adjust:Taste the curry and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add more salt, lime juice, or coconut sugar/brown sugar to balance the flavours.
- Garnish and serve:Finely dice the remaining 1/2 chilli. Garnish the curry with red chilli and coriander. Serve with your favourite grain, such as rice, noodles, or quinoa. Enjoy!