Coconut Red Curry With Tofu And Shrimp

Coconut Red Curry With Tofu And Shrimp
Author: Chef JR Jacobson
Photograph: Xuan Huang
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Nutrition

Per serving: 299.65 calories, 18.15g protein, 21.23g fat, 12.74g carb, 1.55g dietary fiber, 11.88g saturated fat, 3.01g total sugar, 0.0g added sugar
Significant source for: Protein, Phosphorus, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Riboflavin, Pantothenic acid.

ingredients

4 Servings

2  tablespoons olive oil

1  medium yellow onion, diced

2  jalapeño peppers, stemmed, seeded, finely diced

4  cloves garlic, minced

1  tablespoon grated fresh ginger

1  (8 oz) package cremini mushrooms, quartered

2  cups chopped napa cabbage, separate leafy parts from stem parts

2  tablespoons Thai red curry paste

1  cup chicken stock

1  cup canned coconut milk

8  ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined

1/2  block firm tofu, sliced

2  teaspoons fish sauce (optional)

1  cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

   Salt

   Black pepper

1/2  lime

preparation

step 1.

In a 5.5-qt Dutch oven or a soup pot, heat up the oil over medium heat.

step 2.

Add the onions to the pot; cook for 8 minutes or until the onions are lightly browned.; stir occasionally.

step 3.

Add the jalapeño pepper, fresh ginger, and garlic; cook for 1 minute.

step 4.

Add the cremini mushrooms and napa cabbage stem parts; cook for 5 minutes or until the napa cabbage is tender.

step 5.

Stir in the Thai red curry paste and mix well.

step 6.

Add the chicken stock and canned coconut milk. Bring the pot to a boil over high heat.

step 7.

Add the shrimp, firm tofu, fish sauce, and remaining napa cabbage leafy parts. Bring the pot to a boil again over high heat.

step 8.

Lower the heat and allow it to simmer for 5 to 8 minutes.

step 9.

Stir in the fresh basil leaves. Adjust for salt and pepper. Serve with lime wedges and over steamed rice.