Thai Peanut Curry
Thai Peanut Curry is a delicious dish that combines the rich flavors of Thai cuisine with the deep, savory smoothness of peanuts, and is served 100% plant-based! The sauce is thick, smooth and aromatic with fragrant spices, with a perfectly balanced blend of fresh, spicy, slightly sweet and savory flavors. Soft tofu chunks and a variety of fresh vegetables blend perfectly with the broth, creating a rich and satisfying texture. Without any animal ingredients whatsoever, this dish retains its original, mouth-watering character, making it a warm, comforting, and nutritious meal. And it is a favorite among anyone who enjoys bold yet enjoyable Southeast Asian flavors.
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Time
40 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
medium
🛒 Ingredients
- #the main ingredient:
- 250 grams of firm white tofu, diced
- One carrot, cut obliquely
- One head of cauliflower/broccoli, cut into small florets
- One red/green bell pepper, diced
- 100 grams of green beans, cut into short pieces
- #stock ingredients and spices:
- 3 tablespoons of pure peanut butter without sugar/added milk
- 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste (make sure it's vegetarian)
- 400 ml thick vegetable coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable soy sauce
- One tablespoon of coconut sugar/palm sugar
- One tablespoon of lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- One piece of ginger, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- A little vegetable stock if the sauce is too thick.
- Fresh basil leaves for sprinkling
👩🍳 Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a pan, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add the red curry paste and stir quickly to release the aroma of the spices.
- 2
Add peanut butter, stir well, then pour in coconut milk slowly while continuing to stir so it doesn't clump. Add soy sauce and coconut sugar, cook until it boils slowly.
- 3
Add the carrots first, cook for 3 to 4 minutes, then add the cauliflower, bell peppers, green beans, and tofu. Stir gently and cook until the vegetables are cooked through but still crisp and bright in color.
- 4
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Finally, add the lime juice to bring out the refreshing flavor, then turn off the heat.
- 5
Serve warm with a sprinkling of fresh basil leaves, best enjoyed with fluffy white rice or sticky rice. Your special dish is ready to be enjoyed!