Tofu curry with green beans. A recipe for delicious tofu

Tofu curry with green beans. A recipe for delicious tofu

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A tasty way to prepare tofu: a simple, flavourful recipe to savour the delicacy of this ingredient enhanced by curry.

When paired with flavourful companions, tofu becomes a tasty, light and truly versatile source of protein.

Preparation

Begin the preparation of the tofu curry by cutting the tofu into cubes, then pat it dry with kitchen paper and leave it to dry for about 20 minutes.
Tofu al curry
Ingredienti per il tofu al curry con i fagiolini © Laura La Monaca
 Meanwhile, trim the green beans and steam them. At the same time, heat a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat, then add the tofu and cook it for about 10 minutes, turning it frequently.
Curry di ceci e tofu
Cut the tofu into cubes and cook until golden © Laura La Monaca
 Peel the onion and slice it thinly, then sauté it in a pan with extra virgin olive oil and curry until soft. Add the coconut milk, a little water and lower the heat.
Tofu al curry
Tofu, green beans, curry and onion with coconut milk © Laura La Monaca
 Add the tofu and the green beans and continue cooking for about 5 minutes. Remove the tofu curry from the heat and serve immediately, accompanied if you like with steamed or boiled wholegrain rice.
Tofu al curry
The tofu curry with green beans, ready to enjoy © Laura La Monaca

Interesting facts and tips

Tofu is made from yellow soya beans. It originated in China around 2,000 years ago, but its name is Japanese and means "boneless meat" because it is a source of protein. It is also known as "soya cheese" because its production process closely resembles that of cheese, yet it is cholesterol-free and low in saturated fats. Its flavour is neutral, making it ideal for pairing with vegetables and spices.

Steps

  • Cut the tofu into cubes, pat it dry and cook it in a non-stick frying pan
  • Trim the green beans and steam them
  • Peel the onion, slice it and sauté it in a pan with oil and curry
  • Add the coconut milk to the onion along with a little water, then add the sautéed tofu and the steamed green beans
  • Remove the tofu curry with green beans from the heat and serve immediately, accompanied if you like with steamed (or boiled) wholegrain rice