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Main course · Chinese

Tofu and Vegetable Curry (Chinese Takeaway-Style)

30 min Serves 4 ~277 kcal/serving ~£4.60 (£1.15/serving) Contains-nutsDairy-freeGluten-freeVeganVegetarian

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Ingredients

  • 350 g firm tofu, cubed
  • 250 g waxy potatoes, diced
  • 150 g carrots, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 tbsp mild curry powder
  • 500 ml vegetable stock
  • 2 tbsp groundnut oil

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
277 kcal
Protein
15.9 g
Carbohydrate
17.4 g
of which sugars
5.6 g
Fat
15 g
of which saturates
2.5 g
Fibre
4.5 g
Salt
1.01 g

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat half the groundnut oil in a wok and fry the tofu cubes for 3 minutes, turning, until lightly golden, then lift out.

  2. 2

    Add the remaining oil and fry the onion for 4 minutes, until softened.

  3. 3

    Stir in the mild curry powder and fry for 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add the potatoes and carrots and stir-fry for 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Pour in the vegetable stock, bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.

  6. 6

    Return the tofu to the wok and simmer uncovered for 3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.

  7. 7

    Serve with steamed rice.

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