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5-Ingredient Green Curry Recipe

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This 5-Ingredient Green Curry is a simple yet flavorful Thai-inspired dish that combines crispy pan-fried tofu, sweet potatoes, and broccoli in a rich coconut milk and green curry paste sauce. Served over fluffy white rice and garnished with fresh cilantro, golden raisins, fish sauce, and brown sugar, it delivers a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors with minimal ingredients and effort.

Ingredients

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Tofu

  • 12 ounces firm tofu
  • 1 swish of olive oil
  • Sprinkle of salt

Vegetables and Curry

  • 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 3 or so cups broccoli florets
  • 4 tablespoons green curry paste (Thai Kitchen recommended)
  • Three 14-ounce cans coconut milk

Rice

  • 1 cup white rice

Finishing Touches

  • A handful of chopped fresh cilantro
  • A handful of golden raisins
  • A small amount of fish sauce
  • Brown sugar, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Tofu: Press the tofu with paper towels to remove excess water. Cut into cubes. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat, add tofu cubes, sprinkle with salt, and pan fry for 10-15 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  2. Cook the Rice: Begin cooking the white rice according to the package directions while preparing the curry.
  3. Cook the Vegetables: In the same soup pot, add the cubed sweet potatoes, coconut milk, and green curry paste. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until the sweet potatoes become fork-tender.
  4. Add Broccoli and Tofu: Add broccoli florets and the fried tofu to the pot. Simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes until the broccoli turns bright green and is cooked through.
  5. Finish the Curry: Stir in golden raisins and chopped fresh cilantro. Add a small splash of fish sauce and a sprinkle of brown sugar to balance the flavors, adjusting to taste.
  6. Serve: Spoon the curry over cooked white rice and enjoy warm.

Notes

  • Pressing the tofu is important to achieve a crispy texture when pan-frying.
  • You can adjust green curry paste quantity based on your spice preference.
  • Golden raisins add a subtle sweetness that complements the curry’s spice.
  • Fish sauce is optional but recommended for authentic umami flavor.
  • Brown sugar adds a balancing sweetness, adjust to taste or omit for less sweetness.
  • Use canned coconut milk with full fat for a richer curry.

Keywords: Green curry, tofu curry, Thai curry, coconut milk curry, vegetarian curry, easy curry recipe

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