1 hr
Hands-on time
+ 30 min soaking or marinating first
MediumDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Method
- 1 Squeeze the tofu until it's very dry, then cut a slit in the side of each piece.
- 2 Sauté the soaked shiitake mushrooms with shallots for 6 minutes to make the filling, then stuff it into the tofu pouches.
- 3 Fry the stuffed tofu in oil for 4 minutes until the outside is golden brown; this will prevent the tofu from falling apart when braised.
- 4 Sauté the lemongrass with curry powder for 90 seconds, then pour in the coconut milk and soy sauce.
- 5 Simmer the tofu in the sauce for 20 minutes over low heat until the sauce thickens and coats the tofu.
With an appliance
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Air fryer 1 hr
Replace step 3: lightly spray oil onto the stuffed tofu and fry at 190 degrees for 8 minutes, flipping at the 4th minute; step 5 continues simmering in coconut curry sauce for 20 minutes.