Coconut Curried Tofu with Green Jasmine Rice

== Description ==
Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.
=== Ingredients ===
* 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
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* 1 3/4 cups water
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
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* 1 cup (packed) coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
* 3/4 cup unsweetened light coconut milk
* 4 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
* 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
* 2 large garlic cloves, minced
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* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 16 ounces extra-firm tofu, drained, patted dry, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
* 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
* 2 teaspoons curry powder
* 1 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
* 1 cup whole small cherry tomatoes
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* 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts
== Directions ==
# Stir shredded coconut in small nonstick skillet over medium heat until light golden, about 5 minutes.
# Transfer to bowl.
# Bring 1 3/4 cups water and salt to boil in heavy medium saucepan.
# Stir in rice; bring to boil.
# Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 18 minutes.
# Meanwhile, puree cilantro, 1/2 cup coconut milk, 1 teaspoon ginger, lime juice, and half of garlic in blender.
# Mix puree and coconut into rice. Set aside.
# Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat.
# Add tofu; stir-fry until golden, about 6 minutes.
# Add onions, curry, cumin, red pepper, remaining ginger, and remaining garlic.
# Stir-fry 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and remaining coconut milk.
# Season with salt and pepper.
# Divide rice among 4 plates. Top with tofu mixture.
# Sprinkle with peanuts.
== See also ==
Category:Basmati rice Recipes
Category:Cherry tomato Recipes
Category:Coconut Recipes
Category:Coconut milk Recipes
Category:Curry Recipes
Category:Extra-firm tofu Recipes
Category:Light coconut milk Recipes
Category:Lime juice Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes