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Coconut Braised Tofu

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hr
This Coconut Braised Tofu is the perfect weeknight dinner. Tofu is browned, then braised in a creamy sauce - serve over hot rice!
5 from 6 ratings

Ingredients

  • 1 block firm tofu drained and pressed
  • 1 15-ounce can coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or tamari for GF
  • 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
  • 2 tablespoons agave or maple syrup
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil I used avocado
  • 2 cloves garlic diced
  • 4 green onions diced, whites and greens separated
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch plus 1 tablespoon water
  • rice, fresno chiles, basil, lime wedges for serving

Instructions
 

  • Drain and press the tofu. Cut into 12 squares and press out any remaining liquid with a paper towel.
  • While the tofu is pressing, combine the coconut milk, soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, chili garlic sauce, agave and lime juice in a bowl. Whisk and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the tofu in a single layer and cook, undisturbed for at least 5 minutes. Once browned, flip and brown the other side. Remove the tofu from the skillet and set aside.
  • Place the empty skillet back on the stove* and add the garlic, whites of green onion and ginger powder. Cook for about 1 minute. Add the coconut sauce to the skillet. Combine the corn starch and water in a bowl and stir to combine. Add the corn starch slurry to the sauce and bring to a boil.
  • Add the tofu back to the skillet and spoon sauce over it. Lower the heat and cover for 10-20 minutes.**
  • Serve the tofu over hot rice topped with the remaining green onions, fresno chiles and basil. Be sure to spoon the extra sauce over the tofu when serving!

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Notes

*There should be some oil left in the skillet, but you can add a little more if it is dry.
**The longer you let it braise, the more flavorful the tofu will be. 
Calories: 418kcal, Carbohydrates: 24g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 32g, Saturated Fat: 19g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 1g, Sodium: 788mg, Potassium: 295mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 15g, Iron: 5mg
Cuisine: thai
Course: Main Course
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