Coconut Tofu Soup

== Description ==
Vegan, but high fat
== Ingredients ==
* ½ lb extra-firm tofu
* 2 [cloves garlic, minced
* 2 tbsp vegetable oil
* 1 can coconut milk (I try to get frozen, or make fresh if I am ambitious)
* 1½ cups vegetable stock (or water)
* kaffir lime leaves, to taste This is a tough one since it can come packaged in a number of ways. I typically get dried in which case I let 2 to 3 tbsp soak in water before using.
Very marginal substitutes (although still good!) are to try ¼ cup coarsely chopped lemon grass, or the juice from 1 lime. This has to be experimented with, it is used to reduce the sweetness of the coconut milk. You do not want this flavor to dominate, though. Add a little at a time, and taste to get it right.
* 1 tbsp light soy sauce
* 1 oz galanga (kah)
* 1 to 3 Thai or serrano chiles, to taste (I like 4!)
== Directions ==
# Drain the tofu of extra water by placing a heavy weight over the tofu surrounded by 3 layers of paper towels.
# Cut tofu into bite size pieces.
# Stir fry the garlic in the oil until golden (do not burn), then stir fry the tofu until it is an even golden brown.
# In a medium size sauce pan mix the coconut milk, stock (or water) and soy sauce.
# Add the tofu, kaffir lime leaves (or substitute), and galanga.
# Cook over low to medium heat for 15 minutes, do not allow to boil! at this point, taste the soup.
# If the coconut taste is too strong add a little more of the kaffir lime leaves (or substitute).
# The idea is to reduce the sweetness of the coconut milk.
# With the flat of a heavy knife (or something similar) pound the chilies until they are split in several places.
# Add to the soup, and let cook a couple minutes more.
# Serve over steamed rice (preferably, jasmine rice).
== Notes ==
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