Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 shallots peeled, finely chopped
  • 1 stalk lemongrass finely chopped
  • 1 Thai chili finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon shrimp paste
  • 2 kaffir lime leaves finely shredded, plus extra to serve
  • 1 1/4 cups coconut milk
  • 1 1/4 pounds firm tofu silken, drained
  • steamed rice to serve
  • greens Asian, to serve
  • green tea to serve

Method

  • 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.