Vegan Japanese Tofu Curry

Description

This recipe is one of my all time favorites! It's super filling and tasty, perfect for a cold night or for after a tiring day where you need something simple to make.
I made this recipe after discovering a box of Golden Curry at my local asian market and could not for the life of me find a simple vegan recipe
like the non-vegan ones on the back of the box... So I made one myself!!
I pass this recipe on with love, in hopes that it can bring some comfort and nourishment for others.
召上がれ!

Serves: 4
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min

Ingredients

• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced into circles
• 1 large potato, washed and largly diced
• 1 large yellow onion, halved and cut into wedges
• 1 clove of garlic, minced or grated
• 2 1/4 cups of water
• 1 1/2 tbsp of veggie bouillon (or other plant based bouillon of choice)
• 1 tbsp of agave or maple syrup
• 400g of pressed and diced firm tofu
• 1 portion of a boxed curry mix (S&B Golden Curry is recommended** but other mixes such as House Java or homemade roux work as well)
• Powdered ginger/salt/pepper to personal taste
• 3 tbsp of a neutral oil
• Jasmine rice to serve (I recommend following this video tutorial to make the perfect rice!)

Steps

1. While your tofu is pressing, heat 2 tbsp of oil in a large pot on medium high heat and add in your carrots, potato and onion; season with some salt, pepper and ground ginger to your taste.
2. Mix and fry until the veggies have a good color (about 5-7 minutes)
3. Add garlic, water, syrup and bouillon to the pot with the veggies and bring to a simmer
4. Once brought to a simmer, cover the pot and place on low heat for 15 minutes.
5. On a separate burner, heat the remaining oil in a pan on medium-high heat and add in your diced tofu; season with powdered ginger, salt and pepper to your liking.
6. Fry the tofu until it is browned on all sides (8-10 minutes), add more oil if needed.
7. Once 15 minutes has passed for your veggies, turn off the heat and add in your curry blocks.
8. Stir your curry mixture until the blocks have melted and add in your tofu
9. Turn back on your burner and simmer for about 5 minutes more on medium heat
10. Serve over rice!