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Garlic quinoa curry with tofu
Nutritious quinoa curry with tofu and garlic

Garlic Quinoa Curry with Tofu

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Main Courses
A powerhouse of plant-based cuisine: quinoa provides complete protein, while creamy coconut milk and aromatic spices create a satisfying meal. We use the 'blooming' technique here—frying spices in oil to release their full depth of flavor.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 420 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Saucepan: For quinoa.
  • Wok or Deep Skillet: For the curry.
  • Fine-mesh Sieve.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soy
⚠️ Sesame

Instructions

1 ✓

Rinse quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve under hot running water for 1 minute.

Tip: Essential to remove bitterness.
2 ✓

Cook quinoa in double the amount of salted water (approx 15 mins) until water is absorbed and the germs spiral out.

Tip: Let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
3 ✓

Press water out of tofu, cube it, and fry in a little oil until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

Tip: Dry tofu = crispy tofu.
4 ✓

In the same pan, sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant (1 min). Add curry powder and fry for 30 seconds.

Tip: This 'blooming' step intensifies the spice flavors.
5 ✓

Add coconut milk, bring to a boil, and simmer for 5-7 minutes to thicken slightly.

Tip: Reducing the coconut milk concentrates the flavor.
6 ✓

Stir tofu and quinoa back into the sauce. Serve topped with toasted sesame seeds and cilantro.

Tip: Add cilantro at the very end to keep it fresh.

Recipe FAQ

Why is quinoa bitter?
Quinoa has a natural saponin coating. Rinse thoroughly under hot water until it stops foaming to remove the bitterness.
Coconut milk separated?
Totally normal. The fat floats to the top. Shake the can or just dump it all in; it melts together when heated.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Quinoa (uncooked)
  • 10.5 oz Firm Tofu
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) Coconut Milk
  • 2 tsp Curry Powder
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 0.35 oz Fresh Ginger
  • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp Olive Oil
  • 0.35 oz Fresh Cilantro
  • 0.35 oz Sesame Seeds
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper