Description
This aromatic Pumpkin Curry is a delightful Thai-inspired dish that brings together the flavors of kabocha squash, coconut milk, and red curry paste, topped with crispy tofu for a satisfying and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Crispy Tofu
- 1 14 oz block extra firm tofu, cubed (pressing optional)
- 3 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (if baking the tofu)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or avocado oil, plus 1 tablespoon if baking tofu
- ½ yellow onion, thinly sliced
- ½ red bell pepper, seeds removed and thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tbsp red curry paste or massaman curry paste (adjust to taste)
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and sliced into thin medallions
- ½ small kabocha squash, seeds removed, peeled, and cubed (about 1 ½ cups)
- 1 14 oz can coconut milk
- ¾ cup water
- ½ cup baby corn, drained
- ½ cup sliced bamboo shoots, drained
- ½ small head of broccoli, chopped (about 1 ½ cups)
- 2 stalks Chinese broccoli, chopped (about 2 cups)
- ½ cup fresh Thai basil leaves, whole or chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 limes for garnish
- Cooked steamed rice for serving
Instructions
- Crispy Tofu Preparation – Air-Frying Instructions: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F and toss tofu with soy sauce before air frying for 15 minutes. Baking Instructions: Toss tofu with soy sauce, oil, and cornstarch before baking at 400°F for 30 minutes.
- Pumpkin Curry – Sauté onions, pepper, garlic, and ginger. Add curry paste, vegetables, coconut milk, and water. Simmer for 15 minutes. Add remaining vegetables and soy sauce, cook for another 10 minutes. Finish with herbs and serve over rice with crispy tofu.
Notes
- Refrigerate leftover curry in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Curry and tofu can be frozen separately for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight.
- Reheat curry gently in the microwave or stovetop. Crisp tofu in an air fryer or oven before serving.
- Pressing tofu is optional but recommended for extra crispiness.
- Prep ingredients in advance to streamline cooking process.
- Serve curry over steamed rice topped with crispy tofu, fresh herbs, and lime juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Oven, Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 420 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg