Thai Peanut Curry (Instant Pot Tofu and Rice)

Thai Peanut Curry (Instant Pot Tofu and Rice)

Author: Soniya Saluja

Looking for a quick and healthy meal for lunch boxes and other times when you’re on the go? This easy Instant Pot Thai peanut curry is the perfect make-ahead meal for times when you need a nutritious lunch to take with you. Plus this easy Thai curry recipe is the perfect meal when you are craving Thai takeout for dinner since you can whip it up in less time than it would take to go pick up your takeaway order.

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 10

Servings:

4 cups

Calories:

544kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

14 oz Organic Tofu/firm
1 medium onion / chopped finely
½ red bell pepper/ diced finely
1 tablespoon ginger grated
1 tablespoon garlic/ finely chopped
3 tablespoon red curry paste
few Thai basil or green onion/ chopped
Ingredients for the sauce
1-½ cup Coconut milk
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon soy sauce/ or tamari
1 tablespoon coconut sugar
2 tablespoon sriracha
salt to taste
1 teaspoon oil
Half lemon or lime juice
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes / optional

Rice

1 cup Basmati rice
1 cup of water

Instructions

In a medium bowl combine coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, sriracha, sugar and water and whisk all together until smooth.
Press the saute button and when HOT add in the oil, chopped onions, bell pepper, and ginger and garlic and give it a stir.
Add in the red curry paste and the coconut and peanut sauce mix and mix everything together.
Add in the tofu cubes.
In a Stainless container (PIP) add rice and wash it properly till the water runs clear.
Add water and salt to taste.
Carefully place the trivet and place the rice on it.
Place the lid and pressure cook high for 5 minutes.
When the pressure cook beeps. Let the pressure naturally release for 5 mins and then do a quick release.
Carefully remove the rice container and the trivet from the pressure cooker and keep it aside.
Add some chopped Thai basil or -green onions and lemon or lime juice and gently mix it.
Serve it in a bowl with rice and garnish it with chopped roasted peanuts.

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