Lemon Grass and Coconut Curry Sauce with Creamy Tofu is another one of those go to recipes that makes a lot and tastes awesome. Awesome enough to eat all week or serve to your company. Once you chop up all the veggies you are almost done. This recipe makes a big batch so you can serve many people or have leftovers for the week : ) This is a Thai curry flavour with lemon grass, it is different than curry flavours from India.

I would say the lemon grass and thai flavour is lighter but equally delicious.

Other than the coconut milk this is a very light meal, low in calories. If you are watching your carbs or calories, go easy on the rice/quinoa and load up the veggies. The protein comes from the delicious crunchy almond slivers under the rice and the tofu. I’m not usually a big fan of tofu but in this dish, the medium tofu offers a nice creamy texture. Enjoy : )

Makes 4 to 6 Servings

LEMON GRASS CURRY INGREDIENTS 

1 Tablespoon coconut oil
1 Tablespoons (or more) Red Thai curry paste
A leek, thinly sliced, white and pale-green parts and dark-green parts divided
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 1-inch piece peeled ginger, thinly sliced
6 Cups sliced, mixed vegetables; red/orange peppers, zucchini, carrots, cauliflower
2 lemongrass stalks, bottom third only, tough outer layer removed, bruised with the back of a knife or a rolling pin
2 cups (or more) vegetable stock
1 13½-ounce can light unsweetened coconut milk
1 pkg medium firm tofu cut into small cubes
2 sprigs basil (thai basil if you can find it)
1 tablespoon (or more) fish sauce
Salt
Steamed rice or quinoa (optional)
1/2 cup Almond slivers
Lime wedges for garnish

LEMON GRASS CURRY RECIPE PREPARATION

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add 2 Tbsp. curry paste and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add white and pale-green parts of leek, garlic, and ginger.
  • Cook, stirring often, reduce heat if necessary to prevent browning, until softened, about 4 min.
  • Increase heat to medium; add vegetables and lemongrass.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are just beginning to soften, 5–10 minutes.
  • Add broth and coconut milk (additional broth if needed to cover vegetables), bring to a simmer.
  •  Next add tofu, if desired, and basil sprigs; very gently simmer until tofu is warm through
  • Add 1 Tbsp. fish sauce, if desired.
  • Season to taste with salt or more fish sauce or curry paste for extra flavor and spice, if desired.
  • Place a small amount of almond slivers in a bowl
  • Add a desired amount of rice in the bowl on top of almonds
  • Place veggies on top
  • Garnish with basil leaves and lime wedges for squeezing over, if desired.

Recipe adapted from; The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen