Tofu Skewers with Red Curry

 They can be grilled or baked in the oven.

เต้าหู้เสียบไม้พริกแดง (Thai)

/têāh̄ū̂ s̄eīyb mị̂ phrik dæng/

Serves 4

Will take several hours to prepare.

Preheat the gill to 350F (400C)

1 14-16-ounce (400-455 g) block organic firm tofu, cut into 3/4 inch (2 cm) thick

1/4 cup (60 ml) organic unsweetened coconut milk

1/2 cup (120 ml) soy sauce or gluten-free liquid aminos

2 Tbs. (30 g) Thai red curry paste

1 Tbs. (15 g) fish sauce

4 minced organic garlic cloves or more to taste

1 Tbs. (15 g) grated ginger

zest of 1 organic lime

juice of 1 organic lime

1 (Japanese) organic eggplant, cut int half lengthwise and sliced into thick pieces

organic mushrooms

organic cherry tomatoes

organic red pepper, cut into pieces

optional: 

• peanut sauce*
• Sriracha 
• coconut rice (made with coconut milk, 1 Tbs./15 g sugar, and toasted sesame seeds for garnish)

หนึ่ง /nùeng/ ๑ 1. Place an even layer of tofu on a towel. Cover with another towel. Place a heavy object on top. Let stand 30 minutes. Cut into cubes.

สอง /song/ ๒ 2. In a bowl, add together the coconut milk, soy sauce/liquid aminos, curry paste, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, lime zest, and lime juice. 

สาม /sam/ ๓ 3. Save a Tbs. (15 ml) to mix with the peanut sauce.

สี่ /see/ ๔ 4. Pour half of the mixture over the tofu. Set for an hour or overnight.

ห้า /hah/ ๕ 5. Add eggplant, mushrooms, and red bell pepper to the rest of the mixture. Set in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.

หก /hòke/ ๖ 6. Use eight 10 to 12-inch (25-30 cm) wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes.

เจ็ด /jèd/ ๗ 6. Thread each skewers with mushrooms, tofu, eggplant, cherry tomatoes, and bell pepper pieces.

แปด /ppaed/ ๘ 8. Brush some oil on the grill and grill for 12-13 minutes or in an oven. Turn over halfway through cooking.

เก้า /gaao/ ๙ 9. Serve with the any or all of the optional items.

*Peanut Sauce

Makes about a cup (240 ml)

1/2 cup (120 ml) (dairy-free) organic peanut butter

1/4 cup (60 ml) unsweetened organic coconut milk

2 Tbs. (30 ml) soy sauce or gluten-free liquid aminos

1 Tbs. (15 ml) each: tofu marinade sauce, fish sauce and water

2 tsp. (10 g) organic brown sugar

สิบ /sip/ ๑๐ 10. Combine all the ingredients. 

 

สิบเอ็ด /sip et/ ๑๑ 11. Add more water if it is too thin.

ขอให้เจริญอาหาร! (Thai)

/K̄hx h̄ı̂ ceriỵxāh̄ār/

Have a good appetite!