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20-Min Thai Green Curry with Tofu & Rice

Creamy, herbaceous green curry built on jarred paste and coconut milk, loaded with crispy-edged tofu and vibrant peppers over fluffy rice. TikTok-easy weeknight that tastes like you spent an hour.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
385
Protein
16g
20-Min Thai Green Curry with Tofu & Rice
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat 1 tbsp neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.

  2. Step 2

    Add tofu cubes in a single layer. Cook without moving for 3 minutes until edges brown.

  3. Step 3

    Stir the tofu, then push to the side. Add curry paste to the empty space and cook 60 seconds until fragrant.

  4. Step 4

    Pour in coconut milk, scraping up any browned bits. Add pepper strips and simmer 5 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Squeeze lime juice over the curry. Taste and add a pinch of salt if needed.

  6. Step 6

    Divide rice between bowls. Ladle curry with tofu and peppers over the top.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife

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