Description
This Vegan Chinese Curry is packed with bold flavors and simple ingredients, featuring crispy tofu, fresh veggies, and a rich coconut cream sauce—ideal for a satisfying, healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz (400 g) extra firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons cornflour, divided
- 4 tablespoons canola oil, or another neutral oil
- 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, roughly chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons mild curry powder
- ½ teaspoon Chinese five spice
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (500 ml) vegetable stock
- 2 cups (200 g) broccoli florets, roughly chopped
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh peas
- ½ cup (120 g) coconut cream
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toss the tofu cubes in a medium bowl with soy sauce and two tablespoons of cornflour until coated.
- Heat canola oil in a large wok or pan over medium-high heat.
- Add tofu in a single layer, frying for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown, turning occasionally. Remove the cooked tofu and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté chopped onion and red bell pepper in the remaining oil for 4-5 minutes until onion is translucent.
- Stir in crushed garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Add curry powder, Chinese five spice, turmeric, sugar, and salt; toast the spices for 1 minute.
- Pour in vegetable stock and simmer for 5 minutes on low-medium heat.
- Add broccoli and peas; cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in coconut cream until combined.
- Mix remaining 2 tablespoons of cornflour with 4 tablespoons cold water to create a slurry, then add it to the pan, stirring slowly until sauce thickens.
- Fold in the cooked tofu, adjusting seasoning to taste. Serve with fried rice or vegan prawn crackers.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the tofu for an hour before cooking.
Adjust the vegetables according to your preference; carrots and snap peas also work well.
Serve with brown rice or quinoa for a healthier twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg