Coconut Curry Tofu (Thai-Inspired)
Coconut Curry Tofu (Thai-Inspired) brings together crisp-edged tofu in a creamy coconut sauce infused with mild curry, sweet onion, and aromatic garlic. Fresh cilantro brightens each bite, balancing richness with herbaceous notes. Serve this comforting dish over steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a cozy meatless main.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Coconut Curry Tofu (Thai-Inspired), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu cubes, season with seasoned salt, and fry, stirring occasionally, until golden on all sides, about 15 minutes. Transfer to paper towels and set aside.
- 2
Melt butter or margarine in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Stir in coconut milk, curry powder, salt, pepper, and cilantro. Return the tofu to the skillet. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Calories 283.57 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 9.9 g Moderate 20%
- Carbohydrate 27.18 g 10%
- Total Fat 13.23 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 4.13 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.83 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 47.32 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 3.01 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 4.87 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 342.23 mg Good Source 26%
- Iron 2.06 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 178.6 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 15.66 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 16.09 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.77 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Coconut Curry Tofu (Thai Inspired) is a Thai dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Canola Oil, and Coconut Milk. Each serving provides about 283.57 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Coconut Curry Tofu (Thai-Inspired)?
- It is a Thai curry recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Coconut Curry Tofu (Thai-Inspired) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Canola Oil, Coconut Milk, Curry Powder. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Coconut Curry Tofu (Thai-Inspired)?
- Explore these Thai side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Coconut Curry Tofu (Thai-Inspired)?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 283.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Coconut Curry Tofu (Thai-Inspired) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Coconut Curry Tofu (Thai-Inspired) healthy?
- Coconut Curry Tofu (Thai-Inspired) has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 283.57 calories and 9.9 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 4.13 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Soy, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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