Stir-fried crispy tofu and asparagus

Name: Stir-fried crispy tofu and asparagus
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 30 ml/2 tbsp roasted peanuts, finely chopped; 150 ml/¼ pint/⅔ cup vegetable stock; 250 g/9 oz asparagus, trimmed and sliced into 5cm/2in lengths; 30 ml/2 tbsp sugar; 250 g/9 oz deep-fried tofu cubes; 30 ml/2 tbsp groundnut (peanut) oil; 15 ml/1 tbsp Thai green curry paste; 30 ml/2 tbsp light soy sauce; 2 kaffir lime leaves, rolled into cylinders and thinly sliced

Preparation info

Serves
2

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Tofu Cookbook

By Becky Johnson

Published 2017

About

Asparagus is not only elegant but also delicious. This fabulous Thai dish, combining tofu and asparagus, is the perfect side dish to serve when fresh asparagus is in season.

Ingredients

250 g/9 oz deep-fried tofu cubes
30 ml/2

Side dish
Vegetarian

Method

Preheat the grill or broiler to medium. Place the tofu cubes in a grill pan and grill for 2–3 minutes, then turn them over and continue to cook until they are crisp and golden brown all over. Watch them carefully; they must not be allowed to burn.
Heat the oil in a wok or heavy frying pan. Add the green curry paste and cook over a medium heat, stirring constantly,

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