Jungle Curry with Tofu and Bamboo
33 min · 7 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
About this dish
A vegetarian jungle curry built on a vegan curry paste, with firm tofu, bamboo shoots and pea aubergines simmered in a fiery coconut-free sauce and finished with Thai basil.
Allergy Info
Gluten, Soya
Diet Info
Vegan
Before you start
Ready-made is fine, or make your own.
- Jungle Curry Paste60 gstart 36 minutes aheadMake your own
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Pea aubergines100 g
- Makrut lime leavestorn4 leaf
- Bird's Eye Chilliesbruised4
- Thai basil20 g
Plant Proteins
- Firm tofucut into bite-sized cubes350 g
Tins & Jars
- Vegan jungle curry paste60 g
- Vegetable stock500 ml
- Bamboo shootssliced150 g
Oils & Condiments
- Vegetable Oil30 ml
- Light soy sauce20 ml
Utensils
- Wok
- Chopping board
- Sharp knife
- Ladle
Method
Cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes.
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok and fry the vegan jungle curry paste for 3 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a simmer.
Add the bamboo shoots and pea aubergines and simmer for 6 minutes until tender.
Add the tofu and simmer for 4 minutes to heat through.
Stir in the light soy sauce, makrut lime leaves and bird's eye chillies and simmer for 2 minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir through the Thai basil until wilted.