Burmese Tomato Tofu Curry with Lemongrass

Name: Burmese Tomato Tofu Curry with Lemongrass
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 stalk fresh lemongrass; 4 garlic cloves; 1 inch ginger; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 2 large ripe tomatoes; 400g firm tofu; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 cup coconut milk; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

A Luscious, Fragrant Curry

Enjoy a comforting and aromatic Burmese curry where silky tofu mingles with zesty tomato and lemongrass flavors.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Tomato-Lemongrass Base

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 stalk fresh lemongrass

Outer layers removed, finely chopped

4 garlic cloves

Minced

1 inch ginger

Grated

1 teaspoon turmeric powder

2 large ripe tomatoes

Chopped

For the Tofu

400g firm tofu

Pressed and cut into cubes

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon cornstarch

For the Curry Assembly

1 teaspoon paprika

1 cup coconut milk

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

For garnish

Preparation

Marinating the Tofu

Prepare paste

Mix soy sauce and cornstarch in a bowl to form a smooth paste.

Coat tofu

Add the tofu cubes and toss gently to coat.

Marinate

Let marinate for 20 minutes.

Preparing the Tomato-Lemongrass Base

Heat oil

Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.

Sauté aromatics

Sauté lemongrass, garlic, and ginger until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Sauté the lemongrass well to intensify its refreshing flavor. Avoid letting the garlic burn as it turns bitter.

Add spices and tomatoes

Stir in the turmeric and chopped tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes break down, about 8 minutes.

Blending the tomato mixture can yield a smoother curry texture.

Cooking Process

Fry the Tofu

Fry the marinated tofu in a separate pan until golden brown on all sides, then set aside.

Combine ingredients

Add paprika and coconut milk to the tomato base, stir well, and simmer for 10 minutes.

Simmer over low heat.

Final Assembly

Add the fried tofu to the curry, stir to coat, and adjust seasoning with salt and lime juice.

Plating & Serving