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Pumpkin and Tofu Green Curry

Course Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 250 g firm tofu cut into 2 cm cubes
  • 2 tsp green curry paste
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 400 g pumpkin cut into bite sized chunks
  • 200 g green beans
  • 20 g baby spinach (about two handfuls)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar or maple syrup
  • 1 handful coriander leaves roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a wok or frypan over medium to high heat. Add the tofu and cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes or until golden on all sides.
  • Add curry paste to the pan and stirfry for one minute. Then add the coconut milk, pumpkin and beans and bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 25 minutes, or until the pumpkin starts to break down.
  • Add spinach, soy sauce and sugar and cook for a further 1 minute.
  • Serve with freshly chopped coriander.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to four days.
The pumpkin is meant to blend with the sauce giving it a sweet creaminess.