Thai Green Curry with Tofu

Ingredients

• 300g firm tofu, pressed and cubed
• 400ml coconut milk
• 3-4 tbsp green curry paste
• 1 can (200g) diced bamboo shoots
• 100g green beans, trimmed
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 onion, cut into chunks
• 2 tbsp fish sauce alternative (soy sauce)
• 1 tbsp palm sugar
• 3 kaffir lime leaves
• 2 tbsp oil
• fresh Thai basil leaves
• 1 lime, cut into wedges

Method

1. Heat oil in a wok or large pan and fry tofu cubes until golden on all sides; remove and set aside.
2. Add green curry paste to the pan and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Pour in coconut milk slowly, stirring until smooth; bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Add onion, bell pepper, green beans, bamboo shoots, soy sauce, palm sugar, and lime leaves; simmer for 8 minutes.
5. Return tofu to the pan and simmer for another 3 minutes.
6. Serve over jasmine rice, garnish with fresh Thai basil, and serve with lime wedges.