Vegetable Curry with Rice Noodles – Crispy Tofu

Vegetable Curry with Rice Noodles - Crispy Tofu

Ingredients:
Broth:

  • 2 Tablespoons Extra-Virgin Coconut Oil or Sunflower Oil
  • 1 Large Yellow Onion, Peeled, Halved and Thinly Sliced
  • 4 Cloves Garlic, Peeled and Finely Chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon Plus 1 Teaspoon Thai Red Curry Paste
  • 1 (13.5 Ounce) Can Light Coconut Milk
  • 1 (13.5 Ounce) Can Regular Coconut Milk
  • 4-5 Cups Mild Vegetable Stock (I Use 2 Cubes Vegetable Bouillon and 4-5 Cups Water)
  • 1 Tablespoon Plus 1 Teaspoon Ground Turmeric
  • 2 Tablespoons Sugar
  • Tamari or Soy Sauce to Taste


Vegetables:

  • 8 Ounces Carrots, Scrubbed and Thinly Sliced on the Diagonal
  • 8 Ounces Cauliflower, in Bite-Sized Florets
  • 8 Ounces Broccoli
  • 8 Ounces Small Baby Bok Choy, Halved Lengthwise and Cleaned


Tofu:

  • 12 Ounces Firm or Extra-Firm Tofu, Cut Into 1-Inch Cubes or Triangles
  • 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil Such as Sunflower


For Serving:
Lime Wedges

  • 8 Ounces Rice Noodles (Such as Black Rice Ramen Noodles)
  • A Bit of Vegetable Oil for Tossing the Noodles (Such as Sunflower)
  • Slivered Scallions or Cilantro
  • Sriracha or Togarashi, for Extra Heat (Optional)

Instructions:

  •  In A Large Wok Warm the Oil Over Medium Heat. Add the Onion and Garlic, and Cook, Stirring Occasionally, for A Few Minutes Until Translucent and Softened.
  • Add the Curry Paste and Cook for A Few more Minutes, Stirring Constantly, Until Fragrant.
  • Add the Coconut Milks, Stock, Turmeric and Sugar.
  • Add the Carrots and Cauliflower.
  • You can Optionally Add the Broccoli and Bok Choy Now too. Or to Keep Their Color Vibrant, Cook them Separately in Boiling Water and Remove When Bright Green and Crisp Tender. Rinse with Cool Water to Stop the Cooking.
  •  Increase the Heat to Bring the Curry to A Simmer, then Lower the Heat to Maintain A Simmer and Cook Until the Vegetables are Crisp-Tender, About 10 Minutes.
  • Taste, Adding as Much Tamari as you Need to Make the Broth Salty to your Taste.
  • Heat the Remaining 2 Tablespoons Oil in A Wide Skillet Over Medium Heat (Preferably Nonstick) Until it Shimmers. Add the Tofu in A Single Layer and Cook Until Golden on the Bottom, 2-4 Minutes. Flip Each Piece and Cook on A Second Side Until Golden. Alternatively, Add the Raw Tofu to the Curry When it’s Nearly Done, and Cook for 2-3 Minutes Until Flavorful and Tender.
  •  Cook the Noodles According to the Package Instructions, Drain, and Rinse with Cool Water to Prevent Sticking, and Toss with A Bit of Vegetable Oil.
  • To Serve, Place A Nest of Noodles in A Bowl and Top with the Veggies and Broth, Tofu, A Good Squeeze of Lime, and A Sprinkling of Scallions or Cilantro.