Description
A delightful dish combining creamy coconut and zesty lime flavors, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz firm tofu, drained and pressed
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- Zest and juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the tofu into cubes and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil over medium heat in a skillet.
- Add the tofu cubes and sauté until golden brown on all sides.
- Whisk together coconut milk, lime zest, lime juice, soy sauce, maple syrup, and cornstarch in a bowl.
- Pour the coconut mixture over the tofu in the skillet.
- Simmer for about 5-7 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Press tofu well for better texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg