Thai Tofu And Green Bean Red Curry - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
1 -2 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons palm sugar or 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
3 1/4 cups button mushrooms
1 cup green beans, trimmed
6 ounces firm tofu, rinsed,drained,and cut into 3/4 inch cubes
4 kaffir lime leaves, torn
2 -4 fresh hot red chilies or 2 -4 Thai chiles, chopped (amount to taste)
fresh cilantro leaves (coriander)

Preparation

Heat approximately 1/3 of the coconut milk in a large pan.
When it starts to separate (an oily sheen will appear on the surface), add the curry paste, fish sauce, and sugar and stir to mix well.
Add the cleaned mushrooms and cook 1 minute.
Pour in the rest of the coconut milk and bring to a boil.
Add the green beans and tofu, then reduce heat, and simmer gently for about 4-5 minutes.
Add the kaffir lime leaves and hot chillies.
Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Serve with hot cooked rice, if desired.