Thai Inspired Green Curry Tofu

Ingredients

• 12 ounces firm tofu (drained and patted dry with paper towels)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons peanut oil
• 4 tablespoons green curry paste
• 2 teaspoons lemongrass paste (or 2 stalks of lemongrass)
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger (finely grated)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 cup vegetable broth (low sodium)
• 14 ounces coconut milk ((1 can))
• 2 teaspoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 5 kaffir lime leaves
• 1 1/2 cups snow peas
• 8 leaves Thai basil

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Tofu ---

2. 2

   Prepare tofu. After the tofu has been properly patted dry, cut it into equal bite size pieces, about 1-inch. Transfer to a bowl along with the soy sauce and sesame oil. Toss everything together well.

3. 3

   Air fry. Transfer the tofu pieces to your air fryer and air fry at 380°F for about 10 minutes, shaking the basket half way through to promote even cooking.

4. 4

   Stove top. Alternatively, you can sear the tofu in a hot skillet until golden all around.

5. 5

   --- Green Curry ---

6. 6

   Saute green curry. Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the green curry paste, lemongrass paste, garlic and ginger. Cook and continually stir for 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Add liquids. Pour in the vegetable broth, coconut milk and stir well until the paste has dissolved. Add the fish sauce, sugar, kaffir lime leaves and mix.

8. 8

   Cook. Bring the curry to a boil. Turn the heat down and simmer for another 5 minutes. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as needed.

9. 9

   Finish the curry. Add the snow peas and cook for 2 minutes until softened. Remove and discard kaffir lime leaves. Toss in the crispy tofu and basil leaves.

10. 10

    Garnish and serve. Garnish with green onions or chopped cilantro. Serve with jasmine rice and lime wedges.