This homemade Thai green curry is made in less than an hour. Better than takeout and the perfect weeknight dinner. A rich, creamy coconut curry with soft eggplant and bell pepper topped with a crispy peanut tofu.
The key to this rich and flavorful coconut milk broth is all about the homemade green curry paste. The ingredient list may seem overwhelming, but I assure you it all comes together beautifully. You get the spiciness from the green chili, aromatics from the onion, ginger, and garlic, zest from the lime and lemongrass, sweetness from a touch of sugar, and so much more.
This green curry paste recipe makes just enough for two batches of curry which serve 3-4 people each. So feel free to split this recipe in half, so you can enjoy it multiple times in a week…because it really is that good.
To balance the creaminess and softness of the curry I baked up a batch of crispy tofu tossed in a peanut sesame sauce. It consists of only 4 ingredients: peanut butter, tamari (low-sodium, gluten-free soy sauce), sesame oil, and lime juice.
You drooling yet?
This Thai Green Curry with Peanut Tofu is…
- Easy
- Simple
- Rich
- Creamy
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Oh so delicious!
This homemade Thai green curry is made in less than an hour. Better than takeout and the perfect weeknight dinner.
- ¼ white onion, thinly sliced or 1 shallot
- 1-inch ginger root, minced
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 green chilies such as serranos, stems + seeds removed
- 2 stalks lemon grass tips trimmed
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tsp coriander seeds
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp lime zest
- Juice from ½ lemon
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2-3 tbsp water
- 16 oz. extra-firm tofu
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 2 tbsp tamari or any low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- Juice from 1/2 lime
- Two 15-oz. cans coconut milk
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cups diced eggplant
- Fresh Cilantro
- Fresh Lime
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In a small skillet, add cumin and coriander seeds. Toast over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden brown. If using a food processor, crush seeds in a mortar and pestle or a small bag with a rolling pin, before adding. Otherwise, add directly to your high-speed blender (I'm using my nutribullet).
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Trim and halve lemongrass stalk. Taking a rolling pin, bruise the lemongrass by pounding it a few times. This releases the flavor from the stalk. Add to the blender along with the onion, ginger, garlic, chilies, lime zest, lemon juice, sugar, and salt. Add 2 tbsp of water to help blend. Blend until a paste forms. Add an additional tbsp of water as needed. Taste and adjust flavor as needed. Adding more salt for seasoning, lime zest or lemon juice for acidity and/or chilies for heat.
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Transfer to an airtight container or mason jar, or reserve ½ cup if using right away.
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Press and drain tofu, by wrapping in paper towels and placing a heavy object on top. Let sit for 10 min. to drain out excess water. Cut into small cubes and arrange on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 30 min.
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While tofu is baking, whisk together peanut butter, tamari, sesame oil, and lime juice in a large bowl. Set aside. Start preparing the curry at this point.
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Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a large skillet. Add ½ cup reserved curry paste. Cook for 2 minutes to release flavor. Add eggplant and bell pepper and stir to coat in the curry paste. Cook for an additional 5-6 min. until vegetables are slightly tender. Pour in coconut milk and stir to combine. Bring curry to a low boil, then reduce heat to medium and let simmer for 20 minutes, uncovered. Season with salt as needed.
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When tofu is done baking, add to the bowl with the sauce. Toss to coat.
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Serve curry over brown rice and top with peanut tofu. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime. Enjoy!
This looks amazing. Thanks for sharing! Will definitely have to make this soon.
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thank you so much! let me know if you do 🙂