Ginger Peanut Tofu Curry

Ingredients

• 500g firm tofu, cut into 1.5cm cubes
• 3.5 tbs olive oil
• 3/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 200g | 1 large onion, roughly chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 40g | large thumb-size piece ginger root, grated
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/8 tsp ground cardamon
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 x 400g tin of diced tomatoes
• 2 tbs natural peanut butter
• 375ml | 1.5 cups vegetable stock
• 1 bunch spinach, trimmed and shredded (or other leafy greens)
• Fresh coriander leaves (cilantro) and cooked rice, to serve.

Instructions

1. Set your oven to 220C.
2. On a lined baking tray, toss your tofu with 1/2 tbs of olive oil and 1/4 tsp of salt. Spread out in a single layer and bake for 30 min, till golden and crisp – tossing halfway through.
3. In a large saucepan over medium heat, fry the mustard seeds in the remaining olive oil till starting to pop – 1-2 min. Add the onion and cook till soft and starting to colour – 5 min. Stir in the ginger, garlic, spices and remaining salt and cook for a further minute till fragrant.
4. Add the tomatoes and peanut butter, stir till combined and then mix in the stock. Bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer, cooking uncovered for 10 mins or so, till it is a rich sauce. (I let the curry simmer till the tofu is done baking).
5. Stir in the tofu and spinach and cook for a couple more minutes till the spinach has wilted and tofu slightly softened – 2 min. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
6. Serve topped with fresh coriander and alongside some steamed rice or flatbread.

Note: Will keep airtight refrigerated up till 5 days. Though tofu will lose some texture, it will still taste delicious.