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Thai Yellow Curry Recipe With Tofu (Vegan Yellow Curry)

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Thai Yellow Curry

Cultural Context

Thai Yellow Curry, or Kaeng Kari, has its roots in southern Thailand, where Indian influences introduced turmeric and curry spices. Traditionally enjoyed with rice, it symbolizes warmth and hospitality in Thai culture. Today, it has gained global popularity, with variations adapting to local tastes and ingredients.

ThaiTHmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups Hard white tofu
1 cup cherry tomatoes
2 Tbsp Cilantro, chopped
2 Tbsp Spring onion, chopped
1 cup Eggplant, sliced
500ml Coconut milk
2 Tbsp Tamarind juice
2 Tbsp Palm sugar
1 Tbsp Soy sauce
2 Tbsp Cooking oil
Yellow curry paste
2 Tbsp Soybean paste or Miso paste
½ tsp Coriander seeds
½ tsp Cumin seeds
½ tsp White peppercorns
1 Tbsp Curry powder
1 Tsp Salt
1 tbsp Dried chilies
1 tsp Galangal
2 tsp Ginger
2 tsp Turmeric
1 Tbsp Shallots
1 Tbsp Garlic
1 tsp Lemongrass

curry paste

🥗Healthier: homemade curry paste

💰Cheaper: store-bought curry powder

Homemade paste can be healthier and fresher.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces fat content.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: vegetables

Tofu is a plant-based protein alternative.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative.

1

Prepare the tamarind juice.

2

Make a spicy paste using the fresh spices and dried spices.

3

Cook the tofu and vegetables in the coconut milk along with the curry paste, tamarind juice, palm sugar, and soy sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegandairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

fishcoconut

Also Known As

Kaeng Kari

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