Curries & Comfort30 min

Thai Red Curry with Tofu & Wood Ear Mushrooms

Name: Thai Red Curry with Tofu & Wood Ear Mushrooms
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: For the tofu marinade: 1 tbsp Thai red curry spice blend; For the tofu marinade: 1 tbsp tomato paste; For the tofu marinade: 1 tbsp vegetable oil; For the tofu marinade: ½ tsp lime juice; For the tofu marinade: 1 tbsp water; For the curry: 12 oz (340 g) firm tofu; For the curry: ¾ cup full-fat coconut cream, canned and shaken; For the curry: 1 tsp maple syrup; For the curry: 3 spring onions; For the curry: 1.5 oz (43 g) canned bamboo shoots; For the curry: 2.5 oz (71 g) wood ear mushrooms; For the curry: 1 red chilli; For the curry: Salt and black pepper, to taste

Creamy, spicy and packed with flavour, this Thai red curry brings together marinated tofu, wood ear mushrooms, bamboo shoots and red chilli in a rich coconut sauce. The wood ear mushrooms add their distinctive texture, while lime, red curry spices and a touch of maple syrup balance the dish.

Wood Ear

Serves4

Prep time5 min

Cook time10 min

Marinating15 min

Total time30 min

Ingredients

For the tofu marinade
- 1 tbsp Thai red curry spice blend
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- ½ tsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp water
For the curry
- 12 oz (340 g) firm tofu
- ¾ cup full-fat coconut cream, canned and shaken
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 3 spring onions
- 1.5 oz (43 g) canned bamboo shoots
- 2.5 oz (71 g) wood ear mushrooms
- 1 red chilli
- Salt and black pepper, to taste

Thai Red Curry with Tofu & Wood Ear Mushrooms

Ingredients

For the tofu marinade

For the curry

How to make it