By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 2
204 cal · 70 min
Thai Spiced Tofu
Recipe GLPRcca0219cb5fc8e
Silky firm tofu slices infused with aromatic Thai red curry paste, balanced with sweet and savory flavors, served alongside tender green beans and a fragrant sauce. This Southeast Asian-inspired dish is naturally vegetarian and comes together in just over an hour.
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Ingredients
8 ounces Firm tofu, cut into four 1/2-inch slices
3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
3 tablespoons Sugar
2 tablespoons Fish sauce
½ pound Green beans, trimmed
½ cup Vegetable broth
1 tablespoon Peanut oil
Directions
Pat the tofu slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps achieve better browning and allows the tofu to absorb the curry sauce more effectively.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Thai red curry paste, sugar, fish sauce, and vegetable broth until smooth. Set the curry sauce aside.
Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place the tofu slices in the skillet in a single layer.
Pan-fry the tofu for 4-5 minutes per side until lightly golden and crispy at the edges. Transfer the tofu to a plate and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the trimmed green beans. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften slightly.
Pour the curry sauce mixture over the green beans and stir to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Return the pan-fried tofu slices to the skillet, nestling them among the green beans. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 30-40 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly. Stir occasionally and be gentle with the tofu to keep the slices intact.
Divide the tofu and green beans between two plates and spoon the aromatic curry sauce over the top. Serve warm.
Comments
Thai red curry paste and fish sauce require a stop at Harris Teeter's international aisle or an Asian market, adding real cost and time to a weeknight. The ingredient list is otherwise straightforward and tofu, green beans, and broth are stocked everywhere, but the 70-minute stated time likely ignores pressing the tofu and simmering the curry to develop flavour—budget 85 to 90 minutes realistically. At two servings and featuring three specialty ingredients that aren't always pantry staples, the per-serving cost runs $4–5 depending on tofu quality and curry paste brand, which is reasonable but not cheap. The dish reheats well and makes an honest weeknight meal for two, though it requires active attention during the simmer and works best same-night for texture.
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