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Cambodian Tofu and Tomato Soup

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Cambodian Tofu and Tomato Soup Recipe only Cambodian cuisine is similar to other nations in southeast Asia, but most defiantly have their own distinct flavor and twist to the ingredients found in this area of the world. more often called Khmer cuisine, It uses a lot of garlic and is not as spicy as its neighbors Thailand.  INGREDIENTS 1/2 teaspoon dried shrimp paste 1 teaspoon small dried shrimp 4 Asian shallots (red), roughly chopped 1/2 teaspoon white peppercorns 2 coriander roots 2 fresh garlic cloves, chopped 2 teaspoons fresh, grated, peeled ginger 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 750 ml vegetable or chicken stock 3 tablespoons tamarind puree 1 tablespoon palm sugar 2 tablespoons fish sauce 3 cm piece fresh, peeled ginger, cut into matchsticks 3 Asian shallots (red), smashed with the back of a chefs knife 300 g silken tofu, cut into cubes 2 fresh tomatoes, cut into wedges 1 tablespoon lime juice 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves to garnish METHOD 1. To make the paste, use a pestl...

Thai Mushrooms with Tofu

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Thai Mushrooms with Tofu Recipe only The food of Thailand is startlingly bold and imaginative. Carefully crafted to appeal to all the senses, it combines beautiful presentation with fragrant aromas, contrasting yet complementing flavors and textures, and often fearsome chili-heat.  Although Thai food appears unique, it is in fact one of the world's great fusion foods. This dish has the Chinese influence and some amazing flavors and the silky texture of tofu...ENJOY. INGREDIENTS 350 g firm tofu 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 teaspoons light soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (plus extra to sprinkle) 1 tablespoon finely shredded peeled ginger 5 tablespoons vegetable stock 2 tablespoons light soy sauce 2 teaspoons cornflour 1/2 teaspoon caster sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 200 g fresh oyster mushrooms, hard stalks removed, cut in half 200 g shiitake mushrooms, hard stalks removed 2 spring onions, sliced on the angle, for garnish 1 long red chil...

Thai Tofu and Vegetable Curry

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Thai Tofu and Vegetable Curry Recipe only This Thai tofu and vegetable curry recipe is a good example of a typical Thai curry from the south of the country where the food bears the closest similarities to the food of India. The chili, turmeric, ginger and coconut milk could just as easily be found in a southern Indian vegetable curry as they are in this. INGREDIENTS 300 g firm silken tofu 6 fresh garlic cloves, quartered 3 fresh small red chilies, chopped 10 cm piece fresh lemongrass, white part only, chopped coarsely 1.5 cm piece fresh turmeric, chopped coarsely 4 cm piece fresh ginger, chopped coarsely 1 medium brown onion, chopped finely 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 400 ml can coconut milk 1 cup vegetable stock 2 fresh kaffir lime leaves 4 medium zucchini, chopped coarsely 1 small cauliflower, cut into small florets 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/2 cup firmly packed fresh coriander, chopped coarsely 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh Thai basil leaves METHOD 1. Press tofu ...