Tofu Red Curry With Oven Roasted Veggies

Storing

Refrigerator - Bring the curry to room temperature. After that, you can place it in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. Using a non-stick pan or microwave, warm up this delicious meal.

Freezer - Thai Red Curry with Tofu is also freezable. You freeze it up for three months in an airtight container. When reheating Thai red curry, you must let it thaw first. After that, heat the curry in a microwave or using a pan. It is imperative to understand that freezing the curry will change the texture of tofu, and you might find it chewier.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I replace the tofu with something else? There are options if you are looking for a vegan version of Thai Red Curry but do not like tofu. You can use canned chickpeas by rinsing and cooking them. It is advised to air fry the chickpeas for 3-4 minutes. After that, stir them in garlic powder, salt, and olive oil. You can omit the use of cornstarch if using chickpeas for this recipe.

Is Thai Red Curry Vegan? Generally speaking, a regular red curry sauce is NOT vegan because it is made with fish sauce. This is also true for most Thai Red curries available at restaurants. Moreover, most red curries contain chicken pieces or other meat or fish. However, this recipe uses a vegan paste and tofu as meat substitutes. As a result, this Vegan Thai Red Curry is considered vegan.

Is All Curry Paste Vegan? Unfortunately, all of the curry pastes aren’t vegan. But the good news is that some options can make your meal vegan. The sauce from Maesri and Thai Kitchen is vegan. In addition, the paste is oil-free, organic, and sugar-free.

Is Thai Red Curry Healthy? Thai curries are generally made with healthy ingredients. I recommend always reading the nutritional label, as each curry can differ.

What are Diet Specific Alternatives? This Vegan Thai Red Curry is a dairy and meat-free recipe. However, if you have allergies, then substitute the ingredients with the alternative mentioned below:

Corn-free: Use arrowroot or tapioca flour instead of corn starch.

Coconut-free: Sesame or peanut oil can be substituted for soy cream

Gluten-Free: Tamari sauce or coconut aminos are certified gluten-free soy sauces which can be used for this recipe.

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Variations

Thai Yellow Curry: There are different varieties of Yellow curries, but the main ingredient is turmeric, which gives it a gold/yellow color. Moreover, these curries have yellow cumin, kaffir lime leaves, and yellow mustard seeds.

Thai Green Curry: Thai Green Curry doesn’t have a lot of differences in the recipe or the way it is prepared. However, the kind of chilies used makes all the difference. For green curries, most recipes use fresh green chilies as the main component in the paste. If you want to intensify the curry's green color, you can use other herbs such as Thai basil leaves, kaffir lime leaves, and cilantro.

Spice Levels: Everyone has a different threshold for spice. Adding various spices can add heat to this Vegetarian Thai Red Curry Recipe. You can add a bit of sriracha or chili flakes to the mix. If you do not like spicy food, then Thai Yellow curry might be a good choice.

Rice Alternatives

There are numerous ways to serve this mouth-watering vegan dish. Apart from pairing it with steamed rice, you can also do this meal with:

Rice Vermicelli Noodles - Stir fry them and pair them with Thai Red Curry. It is pretty popular in Malaysia and is a fantastic combination. The rich and creamy sauce will excite the taste buds.

Noodles: Prepare your favorite Asian noodles and serve the curry over them to make curry noodles.

Bread: Some Asian countries also pair curries with naan, roti, or flatbreads.

Side Dishes: Other side dish options include vegan summer rolls, quinoa salad, etc.