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Coconut Tofu Soup (Vegan, But High Fat

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This Thai soup features Extra-firm tofu, Garlic, minced, Vegetable oil, Coconut milk (I try to get. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, smooth, comforting richness. Comforting for cold days and perfect for meal prep. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1
Calories: 265.5
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This Thai soup features Extra-firm tofu, Garlic, minced, Vegetable oil, Coconut milk (I try to get. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, smooth, comforting richness. Comforting for cold days and perfect for meal prep. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 pound Extra-firm tofu
  • 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
  • 1 can Coconut milk (I try to get
Directions
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    Frozen, or
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    make fresh if I Am ambitious) 1 1/2 c Vegetable stock (or water) 1 tb Light soy sauce Keffir Lime leaves - to Taste, this is a tough one Since it can come packaged In a number of ways.
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    I Typically get dried in which Case I let 2 to 3 T soak in Water before using*.
  4. 4
    oz Galanga (Kah) - Galanga is Thai ginger 1 To 3 Thai or Serrano Chiles To taste (I like 4!) *Very marginal substitutes (although still good!) are to try 1/4 c.
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    coarsly chopped lemon grass, or the juice from 1 lime.
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    This has to be experimented with, it is used to reduce the sweetness of the coconut milk.
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    You do not want this flavor to dominate, though.
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    Add a little at a time, and taste to get it right.
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    Drain the tofu of extra water by placing a heavy weight over the tofu surrounded by 3 layers of paper towels.
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    Cut tofu into bite size pieces.
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    fry the garlic in the oil until golden (do not burn), then
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    fry the tofu until it is an even golden brown.
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    In a medium size sauce pan mix the coconut milk, stock (or water) and soy sauce.
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    Add the tofu, Keffir Lime leaves (or substitute), and Galanga.
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    Cook over low to medium heat for 15 minutes, do not allow to boil!
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    At this point, taste the soup.
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    If the coconut taste is too strong add a little more of the Keffir Lime leaves (or substitute).
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    The idea is to reduce the sweetness of the coconut milk.
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    With the flat of a heavy knife (or something similar) pound the chilies until they are split in several places.
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    Add to the soup, and let cook a couple minutes more.
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    Serve over steamed rice (preferably, Jasmine Rice)

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 265.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28.5g44%
Saturated Fat 19.1g96%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 14.3mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 3.0g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Sugars 3.0g
Protein 2.4g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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