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Tofu in Coconut Milk
Malay Heritage

Tofu in Coconut Milk

This tofu is so simple & delicious which provides a healthy dose of good protein.

Prep20m
Cook30m
Total50m
Difficultyeasy

This tofu is so simple & delicious which provides a healthy dose of good protein. The soft delicate taste of tofu, soaked in soothing, delicious gravy gives a smooth taste with wholesome values....I am a staunch believer of simplicity in terms of ingredients, method of cooking & presentation...so this recipe suits me to a tee!

Ingredients

4 servings
  • yellow onion, sliced thinly0.5
  • garlic, sliced thinly2 cloves
  • dried prawns, soaked & pounded1 tbsp
  • tofu, cut into 6 equal-sized cubes & washed4
  • coconut milk3 cups
  • salt1 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Pour the coconut milk into a small pot. Cook on very low fire & keep stirring.

  2. 2.

    When the milk begins to boil, put in the onions, garlic & dried prawns.

  3. 3.

    Put the tofu gently into the simmering coconut milk.

  4. 4.

    Flavour with salt.

  5. 5.

    Totally soothing with white rice but just as lovely on it's own.