2.5 cm30-60 min4 servings

Thai Green Tofu Curry

By Graham and James Sharman

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4 Servings

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30-60 min

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Medium

Thai Green Tofu Curry
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Recipe Details

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dishes

Difficulty: Medium

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 35 min

Total Time: 30-60 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook, Sauté

Cuisine: Thai

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 14 oz Firm tofu not silken, cubed into 1 inch/2.5 cm pieces
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 inch ginger peeled and grated, 2.5 cm
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro or coriander stalks
  • 3 tbsp green curry paste
  • 2 x 14 oz cans of coconut milk, 800 ml
  • 2 green bird's eye chilies halved lengthways
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • 4 small potatoes, unpeeled and quartered
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced lengthways
  • 1 handful green beans trimmed
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 2 handfuls of spinach
  • 1 handful fresh coriander leaves
  • 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch or corn flour
  • 1 1/2 tbsp cold water
Perfect with coconut rice.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Cut 14 oz/400g firm tofu (not silken) into 1 inch/ 2.5 cm pieces. Use paper towel to absorb any excess moisture.
  2. Heat a non-stick pan on medium heat. Once hot, add 1 tbsp of the olive oil, sauté gently turning for 5 minutes until golden on all sides, remove and set aside.
  3. Press the Sauté button on the Instant Pot on normal heat (custom level 3 for the Evo Plus).
  4. Once display says Hot, add the rest of the oil along with 1 onion (chopped), 3 garlic cloves (crushed), 1 inch/2.5 cm ginger (peeled and grated), and 1 handful of fresh coriander stalks. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring regularly.
  5. Add 3 tbsp green curry paste, cook for another minute. Stir regularly.
  6. Add 2 x 14 oz/400 ml cans coconut milk, 2 green bird's eye chilies (halved lengthways), 4 tbsp soy sauce, zest of 1 lime, 4 small potatoes (unpeeled, quartered), and 2 medium carrots (peeled and sliced lengthways). Stir then press Cancel.
  7. Place the lid on the Instant Pot, set valve to seal, select Manual High Pressure (pressure cook custom high on Evo Plus) for 10 Minutes.
  8. When Instant Pot beeps, Quick Release the pressure.
  9. When pin drops, open the lid. Press Cancel.
  10. Press Sauté as above, add 1 handful green beans (trimmed), cook for 4 minutes, then add 1 green bell pepper (sliced), cook for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  11. Mix 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch/corn flour with 1 1/2 tbsp cold water in a cup, stir in to thicken. Press Cancel.
  12. Stir in reserved tofu, 2 handfuls of spinach, and 1 handful fresh coriander leaves.

About the chef

Graham and James Sharman

Graham and James Sharman

James Sharman is a distinguished chef known for his culinary innovation and global ventures. After honing his skills at the acclaimed Noma, James gained further recognition through his ambitious One Star House Party project—a series of pop-up restaurants in 20 different countries over 20 months. These pop-ups took place in extraordinary locations, such as Everest Base Camp and a moving train in Vietnam, showcasing his ability to adapt menus to local cultures and ingredients. His work has solidified his reputation as a creative force in the culinary world. In addition to his traveling restaurant projects, James operates several permanent culinary establishments, including Fermi Pasta, Out Brunch Menu, and Our Dinner Menu. Each offers distinct, high-quality dining experiences that reflect his diverse background and passion for innovation. James has also collaborated with his father, Graham Sharman, an experienced pressure cook and Instant Pot enthusiast, on the cookbook Instant Pot Evolution. This father-son duo combines Graham's practical knowledge of multi-cookers with James's Michelin-starred culinary expertise to create a unique collection of recipes that make gourmet cooking accessible to home chefs.

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