Lemon and coconut tofu with lentil curry

Name: Lemon and coconut tofu with lentil curry
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 6 tbsp coconut flakes; 2 tbsp white flour; 3 tbsp Maizena cornflour; 500 g tofu; 2 ½ dl coconut milk; 1 organic lemons; 1 onions; oil; 1 tbsp olive oil; 250 g red lentils; 3 dl vegetable bouillon; 6 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp Vegan red curry paste; 1 tsp turmeric; salt and pepper to taste

Vegan main dish Vegetarian

Total: 1 hr 5 min. | Active: 45 min.

vegan, lactose-free

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If you love curry and enjoy experimenting, then you absolutely must try this summery lentil curry! The fried tofu with a coconut and lemon crust gives the curry a wonderfully fresh taste and brings a new texture into the mix. A little exotic, yet satisfying. Perfect for anyone craving a curry with a summer vibe.

Recipe by:
Lara - Vanillacrunnch

Ingredients

for 4 people

Tofu
6 tbsp	soy sauce
500 g	tofu, cut in half crosswise

Crumb coating
6 tbsp	coconut flakes
2 tbsp	white flour
3 tbsp	Maizena cornflour
1	organic lemon, use grated zest
	oil for frying

Curry
1 tbsp	olive oil
1	onion, finely chopped
250 g	red lentils
3 dl	vegetable bouillon
2 tbsp	Vegan red curry paste
1 tsp	turmeric
2 ½ dl	coconut milk
	salt and pepper to taste

How it's done

Tofu

Pour the soy sauce into a shallow dish, add the tofu slices and leave to marinate for approx. 20 mins., turning occasionally.

Crumb coating

Place the coconut flakes in a deep dish along with all the other ingredients up to and including the lemon zest, mix. Toss the slices of tofu in the mixture, pressing firmly on the crumb coating. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan, fry the schnitzel for approx. 4 mins. on each side until crispy, remove.

Curry

Heat the oil in a pan. Add the onion and sauté for approx. 2 mins, then add the lentils and all the other ingredients up to and including the turmeric, bring to the boil and simmer for approx. 5 mins. Pour in the coconut milk, continue to simmer for approx. 10 mins.

To serve

Serve the curry in deep dishes, cut the tofu into slices and place on top.

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