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Slow Cooker Red Thai Curry with Tofu [+Stove]
5 from 180 votes

Slow Cooker Red Thai Curry with Tofu [+Stove]

This slow cooker red Thai curry features extra-firm tofu simmered with baby carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic, ginger, red curry paste, coconut milk, and vegetable bouillon. The dish offers tender vegetables and tofu cubes infused with fragrant, mildly spiced coconut curry flavors. It's typically served over rice and garnished with fresh cilantro, combining gentle warmth and creamy texture from the slow cooking process.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 12 ounces tofu extra-firm, cut into ½-inch cubes, pressed to reduce excess water
  • 3 cups carrot baby, halved lengthwise
  • 2 cups potato red or Yukon, peeled and chopped
  • 2 medium onion yellow, diced
  • 3 teaspoons garlic minced, 6 cloves
  • 1 inch ginger fresh, peeled and minced
  • 1 ¾ cups of water
  • 1 cup coconut milk canned, unsweetened
  • 1 ½ tablespoons red curry paste
  • 1 cube vegetable bouillon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • rice cooked, for serving
  • cilantro fresh, for garnish

Instructions

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  1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the tofu and brown until the edges are crisp, about 5 minutes.
  2. Combine the tofu, baby carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic, ginger, water, coconut milk, red curry paste, bouillon cube, and salt in a slow cooker; mix well.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  4. Serve over rice and garnished with cilantro.

Notes

  • Cut vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking in the slow cooker.
  • To thicken the curry sauce, stir in a tablespoon of cornstarch slurry and heat until thickened.
  • Increase red curry paste or add red pepper flakes to enhance the spiciness if preferred.

Nutrition Information

Calories 450kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 76g (25%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 0.01g (1%) Sodium 649mg (27%) Potassium 1017mg (22%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 14263IU (285%) Vitamin C 32mg (36%) Calcium 114mg (11%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 450

% Daily Value*

Calories 450kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 76g 25%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Sodium 649mg 27%
Potassium 1017mg 22%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 14263IU 285%
Vitamin C 32mg 36%
Calcium 114mg 11%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.