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butter tofu vegan

Butter Tofu

This butter tofu comes together in under 30-minutes and is infused with flavors and crispiness from air fryer tofu.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 5

Ingredients
  

Tofu

  • 1 ½ 15 oz blocks extra firm tofu
  • 1 ½ tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon turmeric or curry powder

Sauce/Curry

  • 3 tablespoon vegan butter
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 tablespoon fresh ginger
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 ½ tablespoon garam masala
  • 2 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 15 oz can tomato puree or crushed tomatoes
  • 1 15 oz can full fat coconut milk or coconut cream
  • salt/pepper to taste

For Serving

  • Naan/bread
  • Broccoli/ green beans
  • Brown or White Rice

Instructions
 

  • Start cooking your rice!
  • Tear your pressed tofu into small chunks and coat in oil, turmeric, and cornstarch. Put in the air fryer for 15 min at 400F flipping ½ way through.
  • Cut your broccoli/green beans and steam for 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • In a large pot over medium heat, melt your butter, add your onions and stir until translucent about 5 min. Add your garlic and ginger then stir for a minute. Add in your spices and tomato puree/crushed tomatoes then bring to a boil then simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Gently stir in your coconut milk for 2 minutes then add your air fryer crispy tofu. Take out the cinnamon stick then serve the butter tofu with broccoli/green beans over a bed of rice and naan. Enjoy!