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Thai Red Curry Bowl with Miso Butter Rice

A creamy, spicy, bold, and easy-to-make Thai red curry with roasted eggplant and tofu, served over miso butter rice. It's a delicious go-to dinner that can be customized to your liking.

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30m
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Ingredients

  • red curry paste
  • red curry paste
  • ginger
  • lime
  • curry powder
  • full-fat coconut milk
  • vegan chicken broth
  • tamari
  • brown sugar
  • lime
  • globe eggplant
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • extra firm tofu
  • olive oil
  • tamari
  • garlic powder
  • coriander
  • umami powder
  • cornstarch
  • white rice (estimate)
  • butter
  • miso paste
  • scallions
  • cilantro
  • lime wedges

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).

  2. 2

    On a parchment-lined baking sheet, toss the eggplant strips with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    In a separate bowl, toss the cubed tofu with olive oil, tamari, garlic powder, coriander, and umami seasoning. Add the cornstarch and toss again until well-coated.

  4. 4

    Arrange the seasoned tofu on the same baking sheet as the eggplant.

  5. 5

    Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the eggplant is tender and the tofu is crispy.

  6. 6

    Heat a neutral oil in a skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the red curry paste.

  7. 7

    Add the grated ginger, lime zest, and curry powder to the pot.

  8. 8

    Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the paste darkens and becomes fragrant.

  9. 9

    Pour in the can of coconut milk and the vegan chicken broth.

  10. 10

    Add the tamari and brown sugar. Whisk everything together until smooth.

  11. 11

    Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes until warmed through and slightly thickened.

  12. 12

    Remove the pot from the heat and squeeze in the fresh lime juice.

  13. 13

    In a pot of warm, cooked rice, add the miso paste and butter.

  14. 14

    Use a fork to mix and mash the ingredients into the rice until fully combined and creamy.

  15. 15

    Start by placing a generous scoop of the miso butter rice into a bowl.

  16. 16

    Top the rice with the roasted tofu and eggplant.

  17. 17

    Ladle a generous amount of the Thai red curry broth over the rice and toppings.

  18. 18

    Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, scallions, and a wedge of lime. Serve immediately.

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