Vegan Thai Green Curry with Mixed Eggplants
Ingredients:
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk see how to make coconut milk at home
- 2 tablespoons green curry paste (check for vegan-friendly options)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 block (14 oz) firm tofu, cubed
- 1 cup Thai basil leaves (sweet basil)
- 1 cup mixed eggplants, sliced (use a combination of Thai round eggplants and Japanese eggplants)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 medium carrot, sliced
- 1 cup bamboo shoots, sliced
- 1-2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar or maple syrup
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt, to taste
- Cooked Thai rice, for serving
Instructions:
Prepare Ingredients:
- Slice the tofu into cubes.
- Cut the mixed eggplants, red bell pepper, zucchini, carrot, and bamboo shoots into bite-sized pieces.
Cook Tofu:
- In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the tofu cubes and cook until they are golden brown on all sides. Remove tofu from the pan and set aside.
Make Green Curry:
- In the same pan, add the green curry paste and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the coconut milk, stirring well to combine with the curry paste.
Add Vegetables:
- Add the sliced mixed eggplants, red bell pepper, zucchini, carrot, and bamboo shoots to the pan. Stir to coat the vegetables in the curry mixture.
Simmer:
- Allow the curry to simmer over medium heat until the vegetables are tender, usually about 10-15 minutes.
Season:
- Season the curry with soy sauce, agave nectar (or maple syrup), lime juice, and salt to taste. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
Add Tofu and Herbs:
- Gently stir in the cooked tofu cubes and Thai basil leaves. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Serve:
- Serve the vegan Thai green curry over cooked Thai rice.
Enjoy your delicious and aromatic Vegan Thai Green Curry with Mixed Eggplants! Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what you have available or your personal preferences.