Description
A heartwarming comfort dish with creamy coconut milk, vibrant greens, and delightful tofu that wraps you in culinary comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup green curry paste
- 10–15 leaves of greens (baby spinach or Thai basil)
- 1 dried shiitake mushroom, rehydrated
- 2 teaspoons miso paste
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 7 oz fried tofu, bite-sized pieces
- 5.3 oz canned bamboo shoots, drained and rinsed
- 9 oz winter melon, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 tablespoon palm sugar, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 6 makrut lime leaves (optional)
- 1/2 red bell pepper, julienned (optional)
- 1 cup Thai basil leaves
- Jasmine rice, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Green Curry Paste: In a mortar and pestle or a blender, grind the leafy greens together with some coconut milk to create a fine paste. Mix in the miso paste and grated shiitake mushroom, ensuring everything is fully blended.
- Heat the Coconut Milk: In a large pot, heat 3/4 cup of coconut milk over medium-high heat until it thickens slightly — about 3 minutes.
- Add the Curry Paste: Stir in the freshly made green curry paste and cook, stirring frequently for about 3-5 minutes, until well combined and aromatic.
- Simmer the Curry: Add the remaining coconut milk and water. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Toss in the Tofu & Veggies: Once boiling, add the fried tofu, bamboo shoots, winter melon, palm sugar, and half of the soy sauce. If using, bruise a few makrut lime leaves and add them to the pot.
- Let It Simmer: Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until the winter melon is fork-tender. Stir in the julienned red bell pepper and cook for another minute.
- Season to Taste: Sample the curry and adjust seasoning with more soy sauce or sugar if needed. Just before serving, fold in fresh basil leaves for that fragrant aroma.
- Ready to Serve: Ladle the steaming hot curry over jasmine rice and enjoy every comforting bite.
Notes
This curry can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and frozen for up to 3 months. Adjust spice levels and ingredient quantities according to personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg