Best 20 Coconut Tofu Recipes

COCONUT RED CURRY WITH TOFU

Steps:

• Cut tofu into 1-inch slabs and place on paper towel-lined baking sheet. Cover with another layer of paper towels and place another baking sheet on top. Let sit for 20 minutes. Cut into 1-inch cubes.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ginger, shallots, garlic, chile and cilantro stems, and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and sauté until golden brown and tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt. Stir in curry paste and cook 2 minutes. Pour in coconut milk, scraping up any curry paste with a wooden spoon. Add fish sauce, lime zest and juice. Add tofu cubes and snow peas. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly and the snow peas are tender, 7 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Taste and add more salt and/or fish sauce if needed.
• Serve warm with brown rice and a scattering of torn basil and/or cilantro leaves on top.

SESAME TOFU WITH COCONUT-LIME DRESSING AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lime zest and juice, sambal oelek and brown sugar until sugar dissolves completely. Slowly stream in the sesame oil and whisk until the mixture is emulsified and creamy. Taste and season with salt as needed; set aside. (You'll have 3/4 cup dressing. Save any extra in an airtight container in the refrigerator.)
• Prepare the tofu: Pat the tofu dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel. In a medium bowl, whisk together panko, sesame seeds and black pepper. Season the mixture generously with salt. In a second medium bowl, lightly whisk the egg whites. Using a pair of kitchen tongs, dip the tofu slices one at a time in the egg whites and coat well. Transfer to the bowl with the panko mixture, coating well on all sides, then move to a clean plate. Repeat with remaining tofu slices.
• Line a large plate with paper towels. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium (10-inch) cast-iron or stainless-steel skillet over medium-low. Working in batches to avoid crowding, pan-fry the tofu until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. (Don't overcook, or the sesame seeds will turn bitter.) Transfer the fried tofu slices to the prepared plate. Repeat with the remaining tofu, adding oil and wiping out the pan as needed.
• Prepare the spinach: Wipe out the skillet, and heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium. Add the shallot and sauté until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 45 seconds, taking care not to scorch the garlic. Add the spinach by the handful, increasing the heat after the first handful and allowing the greens to wilt before adding more. Sauté until wilted and most of the liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes. Add the soy sauce and black pepper, and fold to coat well. Taste and add salt as needed. Remove the skillet from the heat.
• Place spinach in a serving bowl. Add fried tofu on top, and drizzle with half of the coconut-lime dressing. Sprinkle the chives over the tofu, and serve immediately, with more dressing on the side.

COCONUT CURRY TOFU

Steps:

• Remove white parts of green onions, and finely chop. Chop greens into 2 inch pieces.
• In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, mix coconut milk, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, brown sugar, curry powder, ginger, and chile paste. Bring to a boil.
• Stir tofu, tomatoes, yellow pepper, mushrooms, and finely chopped green onions into the skillet. Cover, and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in basil and bok choy. Season with salt and remaining soy sauce. Continue cooking 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender but crisp. Garnish with remaining green onion.

SEARED TOFU WITH WITH GREEN BEANS AND ASIAN COCONUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Halve tofu lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices and pat dry well. Put 1 tablespoon soy sauce in a wide shallow dish, then add tofu, turning to coat, and let stand 10 minutes. Pat tofu dry.
• Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking, then add tofu in 1 layer and cook, turning over once, until tofu is browned, about 6 minutes total. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a large plate, reserving oil in skillet.
• Add garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes to skillet and sauté, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add beans, bell pepper, and salt and sauté, stirring, 1 minute.
• Stir in coconut milk and remaining tablespoon soy sauce and bring to a boil, then boil, uncovered, until beans are tender, about 6 minutes. Transfer vegetables using a slotted spoon to plate with tofu.
• Simmer sauce until thickened slightly and reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 2 minutes. Stir in lime juice and pour sauce over vegetables and tofu. Sprinkle with cashews.

TOFU CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM WITH MIXED BERRY SAUCE AND WHIPPED COCONUT CREAM

Steps:

• For the ice cream: Place a metal loaf pan in the freezer to chill.
• Using a spoon, remove the solidified cream from the top of the coconut milk, leaving the coconut liquid behind in the bottom of the can. Place the cream in a large mixing bowl. Add 1/4 cup agave, then beat with a hand mixer until soft peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. If the mixture is lumpy, add a little bit of the coconut liquid from the bottom of the can.
• Combine the tofu, cocoa powder, coconut oil, vanilla bean paste, salt and remaining 1/2 cup agave in a blender and blend until smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour the mixture into the bowl with the whipped coconut and fold until combined. Transfer to the chilled loaf pan and place in the freezer until firm, 4 to 6 hours, or up to overnight.
• For the mixed berry sauce: Add the berries, agave and lemon juice to a medium saucepot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until it starts to thicken, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and add to a clean blender; blend, making sure to remove the center of the blender top, for about 30 seconds. Pour into a heatproof container and let cool slightly before serving, about 15 minutes.
• Scoop the ice cream into bowls and top with the berry sauce.

TOFU AND NOODLE COCONUT-CURRY SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion and garlic until tender. Stir in water, carrots, and zucchini. Season with coriander, cumin, turmeric, ginger, and curry powder. Mix in tofu, and continue cooking 10 minutes, until vegetables are tender and tofu is heated through.
• Bring the broth to boil in a large pot, and cook the noodles about 3 minutes. Stir tofu and vegetables into the pot. Mix in evaporated milk and coconut extract. Season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking until noodles are soft.

COCONUT CURRIED TOFU WITH GREEN BEANS AND COCONUT RICE

Steps:

• Pour water, 1/2 cup coconut milk, and rice into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and cook until golden-brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. When browned, stir in green beans, curry powder, and 1/4 cup of coconut milk. Simmer until the green beans are tender, then serve over rice.

EASY COCONUT CURRY TOFU

Steps:

• Drain tofu and cut into thin slices. Heat oil over medium heat. Cook tofu in a single layer without stirring about 5 minutes or until slightly browned on bottom. Stir gently. Then continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until thouroughly cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
• While tofu is cooking, prepare sauce by mixing coconut milk, cilantro, curry paste, curry powder, chili sauce, soy sauce, and garlic.
• Add veggies and sauce and cook, stirring, until veggies are barely wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
• Serve with brown rice and garnish with extra cilantro.

VEGAN TOFU BOWLS WITH COCONUT RICE, CUCUMBER SALAD AND PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Toss the tofu and cornstarch together in a medium bowl until evenly coated. Arrange the tofu cubes on the prepared baking sheet and bake until golden, about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
• Meanwhile, combine the rice, coconut milk, 1 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat to a simmer, cover and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Add the agave and fluff with a fork. Set aside.
• Combine the basil, cilantro, mint, cucumber, peanuts, rice vinegar, lime juice and chile in a small bowl. Stir and season with salt to taste. Set aside.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the carrots and cook until tender, stirring and flipping occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Divide the rice evenly among bowls, top with the carrots, red cabbage and tofu. Drizzle with the peanut sauce and add a spoonful of the cucumber salad. Drizzle with sriracha and serve.

THAI TOFU W/RED CURRY SAUCE OVER COCONUT SCALLION RICE

Steps:

• If using lime leaves (dried), soak in hot water for 30 minutes.
• Bring coconut milk, 2 1/2 cups water, 1 tsp salt to a boil, then add rice.
• Cover the pan and reduce heat to lowest setting.
• Cook for 25 minutes.
• Pan fry tofu until golden brown.
• Drain on papertowel & set aside.
• Chop lime leaves in small pieces.
• In a food processor or blender, combine lime rind/leaves, 2/3 cup cilantro, garlic, & peanuts.
• Run the machine in spurts.
• With the machine running, add the fish sauce & 3 TBSP oil, then the chili sauce.
• Transfer mixture to bowl.
• Put broccoli and 1/2 cup water in pan.
• Cover and steam for 2 minutes.
• Add sauce, stir for 1 minute, then add tofu.
• Stir scallions into rice.
• Serve tofu curry over rice.

VEGETABLE TOFU SOUP WITH LEMONGRASS AND COCONUT MILK

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add curry powder; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Pour vegetable stock and coconut milk into the pot. Add yam, carrots, celery, lentils, lemongrass, and sugar. Increase heat to medium-high; bring to a boil. Reduce heat slightly; simmer until vegetables soften, 10 to 15 minutes. Season soup with salt.
• Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add tofu in a single layer; cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes per side. Stir tofu into soup.

COCONUT CURRIED TOFU WITH GREEN JASMINE RICE

Steps:

• Stir shredded coconut in small nonstick skillet over medium heat until light golden, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer to bowl.
• Bring 1 3/4 cups water and salt to boil in heavy medium saucepan.
• Stir in rice; bring to boil.
• Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 18 minutes.
• Meanwhile, puree cilantro, 1/2 cup coconut milk, 1 teaspoon ginger, lime juice, and half of garlic in blender.
• Mix puree and coconut into rice.
• Set aside.
• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat.
• Add tofu; stir-fry until golden, about 6 minutes.
• Add onions, curry, cumin, red pepper, remaining ginger, and remaining garlic.
• Stir-fry 1 minute.
• Stir in tomatoes and remaining coconut milk.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Divide rice among 4 plates.
• Top with tofu mixture.
• Sprinkle with peanuts.
• *Availableat specialty foods stores and natural foods stores.
• **Availableat Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets.

COCONUT CABBAGE AND TOFU WITH LEMONGRASS AND GINGER

Steps:

• Place a rack in top third of oven; preheat to 425°F. Purée coconut milk, lemongrass, garlic, ginger, salt, sugar, turmeric, coriander, and cayenne in a blender until smooth.
• Squeeze tofu over a medium bowl or sink with your hands, gently at first, then more firmly to expel as much water as possible (like squeezing out a big sponge). Don't worry if it starts to crack apart. When no more liquid comes out, tear tofu into 2" pieces; discard liquid. Place in a shallow 13x9" baking dish. Add cabbage and carrots, arrange in an even layer, and pour sauce over.
• Bake, basting the vegetables and tofu halfway through, until carrots are fork-tender, most of the liquid is evaporated, and the top is golden brown and lightly charred in places, 40-45 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes.
• Top with coconut chips (if using). Serve with rice and lime wedges alongside (if using).

MILD COCONUT TOFU CURRY

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, grind the ginger root, garlic, cashews, lemon grass, and onions into a paste.
• Heat olive oil in a medium wok over low heat. Stir in the blended mixture and red pepper flakes. Gradually mix in the curry powder.
• Place tofu in the wok, and cook until heated through. Mix in the coconut milk, water, and potatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender. Season with salt and sugar.

TOFU, CAULIFLOWER, CABBAGE AND ONION STIR-FRY W/ COCONUT PEANUT

Steps:

• Chop up the cauliflower, cabbage, and onion (approx 1" squares).
• Cube tofu into bite-sized pieces.
• Toss tofu in flour, fry in a little hot oil until brown. Remove from pan and drain on absorbent paper. Add onion to frypan and cook until transparent.
• Wipe out frypan with paper towel.
• Whisk together the coconut milk, soy sauce, peanut butter, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic and chilli in a bowl. You will need to break up the peanut butter with a fork first because it will stick to the whisk.
• Pour the coconut peanut sauce into the frypan and heat until bubbling.
• Add the vegetables to pan and reduce heat to simmer.
• Allow the dish to simmer covered on the stove for 10 minutes.
• Remove the lid and let simmer for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add cooked onion and crispy tofu to pan and simmer for a further 5 minutes.
• Serve on a bed of steamed rice or noodles (or you can wrap in a tortilla).

VEGAN COCONUT CURRY WITH TOFU

Steps:

• Place noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Set aside until noodles are softened, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
• Roll tofu in cornstarch. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry tofu until crisp, about 5 minutes.
• Combine 1 teaspoon oil, curry paste, garlic, and ginger in another pan over medium heat. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add vegetable broth and coconut milk slowly. Cook, stirring often, until sauce is heated through, about 10 minutes.
• Combine noodles, tofu, curry sauce, and green onion in each serving bowl.

LEMON-COCONUT TOFU SQUARES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Brush an 8-inch-square baking dish with oil, then line with parchment, leaving an overhang, and brush parchment with oil. Set aside.
• Make the crust: Stir together 1/2 cup oil, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Add flour and stir until just combined. Press dough into prepared dish and bake until pale golden-brown, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the filling: Process tofu, sugar, lemon zest and juice, baking powder, and flour in a food processor until smooth. Pour onto baked crust and bake until set, 25 to 30 minutes more. Let cool completely, then dust with confectioners' sugar and cut into squares.

SPICY TOFU AND COCONUT CURRY SOUP

Steps:

• In stock pot.
• Saute garlic and onion.
• When onion is tender add: mushrooms, carrots, jalapeno.
• Saute further until mushrooms were soft.
• Add remaining ingredients except cilantro.
• Cook until carrots were softened.
• Add cilantro.

ASIAN VEGETABLES WITH TOFU AND COCONUT MILK

Steps:

• Blanch broccoli and cauliflower in pot of boiling salted water 1 minute. Drain and set aside. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and stir 30 seconds. Add broccoli, cauliflower, corn, snow peas, mushrooms, and eggplant. Cover and cook until vegetables are almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Mix in coconut milk, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Add tofu, bok choy, and green onion. Cover and cook until vegetables are just tender and coated with sauce, about 2 minutes longer. Sprinkle with pepper. Transfer vegetables to large bowl and serve immediately.
• Available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of most supermarkets.

TOFU EGG NOODLES IN COCONUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Stir eggs and soy sauce together in a bowl. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat; pour in egg mixture and cook until firm, 3 to 5 minutes. Slide eggs onto work surface and cut into bite-size cubes.
• Heat sesame oil and canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tofu; cook until golden brown on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer tofu to a plate. Add mushrooms and broccoli to skillet; cook until broccoli is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Place cashews in a baking dish; cook in preheated oven, tossing occasionally to avoid burning, until toasted, 8 to 12 minutes.
• Place edamame in a microwave-safe bowl, cover and cook in the microwave until hot, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in egg noodles, bring back to a boil, and cook over medium heat until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
• Combine soy milk, peanut butter, coconut milk, and tahini together in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir until peanut butter and tahini have dissolved, 2 to 4 minutes. Add egg, tofu, mushroom and broccoli mixture, edamame, and egg noodles; toss to combine. Top with toasted cashews to serve.