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Eggplant and Tofu Red Curry Recipe

Eggplant and Tofu Red Curry

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  • Total Time: 12 mins
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 200 g (7 oz) egg noodles
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large eggplant (aubergine), cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 2 tbsp red curry paste
  • 400 ml (14 fl oz) coconut milk  
  • 50 g (13/4 oz) frozen broccoli
  • 50 g (13/4 oz) frozen green beans
  • 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) regular tofu, drained and cut into cubes
  • Store-bought crispy-fried shallots, to serve (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the egg noodles as per the packet instructions, minus 1 minute. Rinse with cold water.
  2. Heat the oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan over medium–high heat. Add the eggplant and cook for 2–3 minutes until it starts to soften and brown.
  3. Add the red curry paste and cook for 30 seconds. Add the coconut milk and bring to the boil.
  4. Add the frozen broccoli and green beans. Cook for 5 minutes until the eggplant is soft and the beans are cooked through.
  5. Add the tofu and cook for a further 2 minutes.
  6. Serve on top of egg noodles, sprinkled with fried shallots, if using.

Notes

MAKE AHEAD

Refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave. Not suitable to freeze.

LEFTOVERS

Refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave. Not suitable to freeze.

  • Author: Nicole
  • Prep Time: 2 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: red curry
  • Method: deep pan
  • Cuisine: Thai