Caribbean tofu and sweet potato curry with rice and peas - Recipes - Healthier Families - NHS

Caribbean tofu and sweet potato curry with rice and peas - Recipes - Healthier Families - NHS

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A tasty vegetarian curry combining classic Caribbean flavours with traditional rice and peas – the peas are actually beans!

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Ingredients

  • 125g dried kidney beans, soaked overnight and rinsed
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 spring onions, cut in half
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 100ml low-fat/light coconut milk
  • 125g white rice (long grain or basmati), washed and drained
  • 300g extra-firm tofu, patted dry and cut into 2.5cm cubes
  • 3 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed and minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons Jamaican curry powder
  • 0.5 scotch bonnet pepper, deseeded and chopped (optional)
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 low-salt seasoning cube (5g)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 125g sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into bite-sized chunks
  • 3 spring onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh coriander to garnish, chopped (optional)

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