5-Ingredient Green Curry Recipe
A vibrant and flavorful 5-ingredient green curry featuring crispy pan-fried tofu, tender sweet potatoes, broccoli florets, and creamy coconut milk infused with Thai green curry paste. This easy-to-make curry is finished with a touch of sweetness from golden raisins, fresh cilantro, fish sauce, and brown sugar, served over fluffy white rice for a comforting and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Tofu
- 12 ounces firm tofu
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
Vegetables and Curry
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 (14-ounce) cans coconut milk
- 4 tablespoons green curry paste (Thai Kitchen recommended)
- 3 cups broccoli florets
Rice
- 1 cup white rice
Finishing Touches
- A handful chopped fresh cilantro
- A handful golden raisins
- Fish sauce, a small splash (to taste)
- Brown sugar, a sprinkle (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Tofu: Press the tofu using paper towels to remove excess moisture. Cut it into cubes. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the tofu cubes, sprinkle with salt, and pan-fry for 10-15 minutes until golden brown on all sides. Remove the tofu from the pot and set aside.
- Cook the Rice: Begin cooking the white rice according to the package instructions, ensuring it is ready to serve alongside the curry.
- Cook the Vegetables and Curry: In the same soup pot, add the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes, coconut milk, and green curry paste. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-10 minutes until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Add Broccoli and Tofu: Stir in the broccoli florets and the fried tofu cubes. Simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes until the broccoli turns bright green and is just tender.
- Finish the Curry: Remove the pot from heat. Stir in a handful of golden raisins and chopped fresh cilantro. Add a small splash of fish sauce and a sprinkle of brown sugar to balance and enhance the flavors. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Serve: Spoon the green curry over cooked white rice and serve warm in bowls or plates for a comforting, flavorful meal.
Notes
- Pressing tofu is important to remove water for better frying and texture.
- Adjust fish sauce and brown sugar according to your taste preference for saltiness and sweetness.
- Golden raisins add a unique sweetness that complements the curry’s spice.
- This recipe can be made vegetarian by omitting fish sauce or substituting with a vegetarian alternative.
- Use full-fat coconut milk for the creamiest curry texture.
Keywords: green curry, tofu curry, Thai curry, easy curry recipe, vegetarian curry, coconut milk curry
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