| 4 | teaspoons |
canola oil |
divided |
| 14 | ounces | tofu | 1 package, extra-firm, rinsed, patted dry and cut into 1-inch cubes |
| 1 | pound | sweet potatoes, or yams | cut into 1-inch cubes |
| 14 | ounces | coconut milk | 1 can |
| 3/4 | cup | chicken broth, low salt | or vegetable broth |
| 2 | teaspoons | red curry paste | more or less to taste* |
| 1/2 | pound | green beans | trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces |
| 1 | tablespoon |
brown sugar, light |
|
| 2 1/4 | teaspoons | lemon juice | |
| 1/2 | teaspoon | salt | or to taste |
| 1/2 | cup | cilantro leaves | freshly chopped |
| 1 | each | lime | quartered |
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
Add tofu and cook, stirring every 2 or 3 minutes, until browned, about 8 minutes total.
Transfer to a plate.
Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil.
Add sweet potato and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes.
Add coconut milk, broth and red curry paste to taste.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potato is just tender, 4-5 minutes.
Add tofu, green beans and brown sugar, return to a simmer and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are tender crisp, 3or 4 minutes.
Stir in lime juice and salt.
Sprinkle with cilantro leaves on top.
Serve warm over steamed rice with lime wedges.
First published: 2009-10-29 last updated: 2012-05-06





