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Garlic tofu with quinoa curry
Nutritious tofu and quinoa in coconut curry sauce

Garlic Tofu with Quinoa Curry

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Main Courses
Tofu is a blank canvas waiting for flavor. Here, we sear it for texture, then simmer it in a rich coconut curry sauce. Quinoa acts as the perfect protein-packed side to soak up the creamy gravy.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 520 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Paper Towels

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soy
⚠️ Sesame

Instructions

1 ✓

Rinse quinoa. Cook in double salted water (15 mins) until germs spiral out.

Tip: Should be fluffy, not mushy.
2 ✓

Pat tofu dry, cube, and fry in hot oil until golden brown. Remove.

Tip: Removing moisture ensures a crispy crust.
3 ✓

Sauté minced garlic and ginger. Add curry powder.

Tip: Blooming spices in oil is essential.
4 ✓

Add coconut milk and soy sauce. Simmer to thicken.

Tip: Fat in coconut milk gives body.
5 ✓

Return tofu to sauce. Serve with quinoa.

Tip: Tofu absorbs the curry flavor.
6 ✓

Garnish with sesame and cilantro.

Tip: Crunchy sesame contrasts the creamy sauce.

Recipe FAQ

Tofu fell apart?
Use firm or extra-firm tofu and handle gently.
Bitter quinoa?
Rinse it well with hot water to remove the saponin coating.

Ingredients

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