Tofu with sour curry

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsTofu
½cupVegetable oil
½cupOnion, chopped
2tablespoonsSour curry paste, see recipe
¼poundsOkra, cubed
3mediumsTomatoes, cut into wedges
2eachesGreen onions, chopped
2tablespoonsCornstarch dissolved in
½cupWater
1tablespoonLime juice
½teaspoonSalt
1tablespoonSoy sauce

Directions

GARNISH

Cube the tofu & drain for 10 minutes in a colander. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over medium heat. Stir-fry the onion for 2 minutes. Add the tofu, spreading it evenly in the bottom of the wok & fry until it begins to change colour. Turn over & repeat. Remove tofu.

Add the curry paste & stir-fry for 1 minute. Put the tofu back in the wok & add the okra & tomatoes. Stir-fry taking care not to break the tofu, for 3 to 4 minutes.

Add the dissolved cornstarch with the lime juice, salt & soy sauce.

Let the mixture cook, stirring occasionally for 5 to 7 minutes.

Garnish with the green onion & serve hot over the rice.

Puangkram C. Schmitz & Michael J. Worman, "Practical Thai Cooking" Submitted By MARK SATTERLY On 10-19-94