Green Palak Tofu with Rice

Name: Green Palak Tofu with Rice
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4 meals
Ingredients: basmati rice; onion; garlic clove; pc ginger; baby spinach; tofu; oil; salt; pinch black pepper; cumin; soya sauce; coconut milk; water; lime

This recipe brings together crispy tofu, creamy coconut milk, and fresh spinach in a perfectly balanced dish. The tofu is pan-fried until golden and gently simmered with onion, ginger, and spices in an aromatic sauce. It’s served with fluffy rice, which complements its bold flavors beautifully. A splash of lime juice at the end adds a refreshing touch.

30 min

Vegan Gluten-free

Rice:: 1 pkgbasmati rice
Palak Tofu:: 1 onion; 2 garlic clove; 1 pc ginger; 1 pkgbaby spinach; 1 pkgtofu; 2 tbspoil; 0.5 tspsalt; pinch black pepper; 1 tbspoil; 0.5 tspsalt; pinch black pepper; 2 pkgcumin; 2 pkgsoya sauce; 1 pkgcoconut milk; 2 dlwater; 1 lime

1
Pour 600 ml of water for the rice into a large pot and bring it to a boil.
2
Meanwhile, rinse the rice in a sieve under cold water. Once the water starts boiling, add the rice, season with salt, and reduce the heat to a lower flame. Cook for approximately 11–12 minutes.
3
Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic. Peel and grate the ginger. Rinse the spinach in a sieve under cold water and let it drain.
4
Slice the tofu lengthwise in half, remove excess moisture using a paper towel, and cut it into cubes.
5
Heat 1–2 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium heat and add the tofu. Season with salt and pepper, and stir-fry for 5–7 minutes. Then transfer the stir-fried tofu to a plate.
6
In the same pan, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the onion and ginger and sauté for 4–6 minutes, stirring constantly.
7
Add salt, pepper, cumin, and soy sauce, and continue sautéing for another 2–3 minutes.
8
Pour in the coconut milk, rinse the can with water, and add it to the mixture. Stir in the spinach and stir-fried tofu. Bring to a boil and then simmer over low heat for 5–8 minutes, stirring constantly.
9
Finally, season the sauce with lime juice.
10
Serve the Palak Tofu mixture on plates with a portion of rice and enjoy.