Butternut Squash and Tofu Thai Red Curry
Roasted butternut squash and crispy tofu make an incredibly tasty curry. Hits of fresh lemongrass cut right through the savoury richness for a beautifully balanced dish. Served with deliciously fragrant Jasmine rice.
- 31 - 60 Minutes
- Medium
- 4
Method
Ingredients
Ingredients
- For the Curry Paste:
- 10 Dried Chillies
- 2 Shallots
- 2 Sticks of Lemongrass
- 1 Tsp Galangal Paste (or Ginger)
- 4 Cloves of Garlic
- 1 Tsp Ground Coriander
- For The Curry:
- 1 Large Butternut Squash
- 400g Firm Tofu
- 30g Cornflour
- ½ Tsp Ground Coriander
- 1 Large Red Pepper
- 800ml Coconut Milk
- 1 Tsp Light Brown Sugar
- 1 Tsp Soy Sauce
- Salt
- Pepper
- 250g Tilda Fragrant Jasmine Rice
- Fresh Coriander
- 2 Limes
- Salt
- Vegetable Oil
How to make Butternut Squash and Tofu Thai Red Curry
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Deeseed your red chillies. Then pop them into a heatproof jug. Add 200ml boiling water and leave to soak for 15 mins.
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Meanwhile, peel and roughly chop your shallots, lemongrass and garlic.
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Add your red chillies with the water to a mini food processor along with the rest of your chopped ingredients and galangal. Add a little oil if needed to blend it into a paste.
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Peel your squash, then cut it into large chunks. Cut your tofu into large squares.
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Add your cornflour, ½ tsp coriander and a good pinch of salt to a bowl. Add your tofu and toss to coat.
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Heat a frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add a glug of olive oil, then add your tofu to the pan. Fry for a couple of minutes on each side until crisp and golden. Drain on a plate lined with kitchen towel.
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Heat a large pan over a medium heat. Add in a big glug of oil and tip in your curry paste and ground coriander and cook for 5 mins until darkened in colour slightly and fragrant. Pour in your coconut milk, 300ml water along with your sugar, soy sauce and a big pinch of salt. Bring up to a simmer.
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Cook your Tilda Fragrant Jasmine Rice according to packet instructions.
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Add your butternut squash and tofu cubes to the curry sauce, then simmer for 15 mins. Your butternut squash should be tender by this time, but leave it to simmer 5 mins more if it’s not.
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Spoon your rice into bowls and top with your curry. Garnish with chopped coriander and a wedge of lime, then serve.