Indo-Jamaican Curry Tofu

Name: Indo-Jamaican Curry Tofu
Ingredients: - 1 block extra firm tofu, cut into cubes; - 1 can coconut milk; - 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; - 1/2 inch ginger (finely chopped); - 1 small onion (finely chopped); - 2 tablespoons Jamaican curry powder; - 1 teaspoon salt; - 1 teaspoon black pepper

I am a native of Jamaica and my husband is Indian, and we have a vegetarian American daughter. This curry tofu recipe is a fusion of spices and dishes from my Jamaican mother, and my Indian saas (mother-in-law). This meal is a blend of both worlds. Venessa Taylor-Mishra, Create Cooking Challenge: Easy Peasy Top 10 finalist, WLIW viewer

Recipe Ingredients

- 1 block extra firm tofu, cut into cubes
- 1 can coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 inch ginger (finely chopped)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Jamaican curry powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe Instructions

- Season tofu with salt and black pepper and set aside.

- Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large skillet. Add onion and sauté on medium heat until golden brown.

- Add ginger. Add Jamaican curry powder directly to oil and cook for 1 minute.

- Add coconut milk cook for about 1 minute.

- Add tofu and cook for an additional 20 minutes.

- Serve hot alone or over jasmine rice.