Tofu In Spicy Coconut Milk - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tbsp vegetable oil
3 None shallots, peeled, finely chopped
1 stalk lemongrass, finely chopped
1 None Thai chili, finely chopped
1 tsp shrimp paste
2 None kaffir lime leaves, finely shredded, plus extra to serve
1 1/4 cups coconut milk
1 1/4 lb silken firm tofu, drained
None None steamed rice, to serve
None None Asian greens, to serve
None None green tea, to serve

Preparation

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots, lemongrass, chili and shrimp paste. Cook for 3 mins, stirring, until fragrant. Add lime leaves and coconut milk. Season. Simmer for 5 mins.
Meanwhile, steam tofu for 3 mins, until heated through. Slice.
Distribute sauce between serving bowls. Top with sliced tofu and extra lime leaves. Serve with steamed rice, Asian greens and green tea.