Spicy Tofu in Creamy Coconut Sauce with Sambal (Easy 40-Min Recipe)

Name: Spicy Tofu in Creamy Coconut Sauce with Sambal (Easy 40-Min Recipe)
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 10 to 20 ounces extra-firm or firm tofu, drained; 2 tablespoons canola oil or other neutral oil; Kosher salt, to taste; 2 tablespoons coconut oil, or substitute with neutral oil; 1 cup thinly sliced shallots; 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger; 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk; 2 to 3 tablespoons sambal oelek, adjust for desired heat; 1 1/2 tablespoons red curry paste; 1 1/2 to 3 teaspoons coconut sugar or brown sugar, to taste; 1 teaspoon ground coriander (optional); 1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt, or 1/4 teaspoon table salt; adjust as needed; Sliced scallions; Red pepper flakes; Toasted sesame seeds

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Fried tofu cubes meet a creamy coconut sauce simmered with shallots, ginger, sambal, and curry paste for bold, satisfying flavor.

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Ingredients

10 to 20 ounces extra-firm or firm tofu, drained
2 tablespoons canola oil or other neutral oil
Kosher salt, to taste
2 tablespoons coconut oil, or substitute with neutral oil
1 cup thinly sliced shallots
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
2 to 3 tablespoons sambal oelek, adjust for desired heat
1 1/2 tablespoons red curry paste
1 1/2 to 3 teaspoons coconut sugar or brown sugar, to taste
1 teaspoon ground coriander (optional)
1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt, or 1/4 teaspoon table salt; adjust as needed
Sliced scallions
Red pepper flakes
Toasted sesame seeds