Lemongrass curry with broccoli and tofu! This lemongrass tofu recipe is simple to make and a perfect weeknight treat. Lemongrass, garlic, red onion, lemon juice, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, tofu, fresh cilantro, red chili, broccoli and cashew nuts come together beautifully in this fragrant recipe, served over rice. If you love lemongrass, serve Thai coconut ice cream for dessert!
Lemongrass Curry with Broccoli and Tofu Ingredients
- Lemongrass
- Garlic
- Red onion
- Lemon juice
- Lime juice
- Soy sauce
- Brown sugar
- Tofu
- Fresh cilantro
- Red chili
- Broccoli
- Cashew nuts
- Rice (to serve)
How to make Lemongrass Curry with Tofu and Broccoli
- Step 1 – Blend the lemongrass, garlic, lemon juice, lime juice, soy sauce and brown sugar together.
- Step 2 – Put into a large bowl.
- Step 3 – Mix in the tofu.
- Step 4 – Add the cilantro and red chili.
- Step 5 – Refrigerate for 30 minutes to marinate.
- Step 6 – Heat olive oil in a large frying pan on medium heat.
- Step 7 – Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes.
- Step 8 – Add the tofu and pour in the marinade.
- Step 9 – Add ground black pepper.
- Step 10 – Cook for 6 minutes.
- Step 11 – Meanwhile, heat a large pot of water until it boils.
- Step 12 – Add a teaspoon of coarse salt and the broccoli.
- Step 13 – Cook for a minute.
- Step 14 – Drain the broccoli.
- Step 15 – Sprinkle with cashew nuts and serve with rice.
How to make tofu for the lemongrass curry with broccoli and tofu
We love this video which will show you how to make tofu (homemade tofu recipe). Have you ever tried making homemade tofu?
Tips
- Watch the video to learn how to make tofu and try making homemade tofu for maximum flavor and health benefits.
- Use fresh lemongrass for maximum flavor.
- Keep an eye on your tofu and don’t overcook. You want just-soft-enough flavorful tofu, not a mushy mess!
Add your own twist
- Skip the tofu and add some extra Indian spices to make this Indian broccoli curry
- Leave out the tofu and add pumpkin and zucchini to make this Thai pumpkin and broccoli curry
More Dinner Recipes You Will Love
- Indian Zucchini
- Vegetable Tikka Masala
- Easy Aloo Gobi (Indian Cauliflower Curry)
- Broccoli Curry (Indian Style)
Lemongrass Curry
Lemongrass, garlic, red onion, lemon juice, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, tofu, fresh cilantro, red chili, broccoli and cashew nuts come together beautifully in this fragrant recipe, served over rice.
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Lemongrass Curry with Broccoli and Tofu
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: For 2
Description
Make this quick and easy delicious vegan lemongrass curry with broccoli and tofu for dinner tonight. (Added bonus – leftovers will make a tasty lunch for tomorrow too!)
Ingredients
- 1/2 stick of fresh lemongrass (finely sliced)
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 small red onion (sliced)
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp of soy sauce
- 1 tbsp of brown sugar
- ½ lb of tofu (organic, GMO free please!)
- A handful of fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1/2 fresh red chilis (sliced)
- 1/2 broccoli (cut into florets)
- Olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 tbsp of cashew nuts (crushed)
- Rice to serve (we typically serve this dish with brown rice)
Instructions
- Blend the lemongrass, garlic, lemon juice, lime juice, soy sauce and brown sugar together.
- Put into a large bowl.
- Mix in the tofu.
- Add the cilantro and red chili.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to marinate.
- Heat olive oil in a large frying pan on medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the tofu and pour in the marinade.
- Add ground black pepper.
- Cook for 6 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat a large pot of water until it boils.
- Add a teaspoon of coarse salt and the broccoli.
- Cook for a minute.
- Drain the broccoli.
- Sprinkle with cashew nuts and serve with rice.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 8 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Thai
First published July 26, 2018. Last updated April 3, 2021 with more information, additional tips, and better readability.
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