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Tofu Jalfrezi With Spiced Rice

Thailand-localised everyday recipe prepared for the JLIT Recipe Production workflow.

◷ 45 minutes ⚡ 678 kcal
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  • 450 g firm tofu cubed; replaces paneer
    White Tofu (Hard) 200 G White Tofu (Hard) 200 G200 g · ฿32.00
  • 300 g jasmine rice
    ตราฉัตร ข้าวหอมมะลิใหม่ 100% 1 กก. ตราฉัตร ข้าวหอมมะลิใหม่ 100% 1 กก.1 kg · ฿50.00
  • 1 onion sliced
    Onion 500 g. Onion 500 g.500 g · ฿35.00
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
    Red Bell Pepper 120 g Red Bell Pepper 120 g120 g · ฿29.00
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
    Red Bell Pepper 120 g Red Bell Pepper 120 g120 g · ฿29.00
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
    Peeled Garlic 80 g Peeled Garlic 80 g80 g · ฿20.00
  • 20 g ginger finely grated
    Gingers 80 g. Gingers 80 g.80 kg · ฿19.00
  • 1 green chilli sliced; adjust to taste
    Green Chilli Green Chilli1 pack · ฿18.00
  • 400 g chopped tomatoes
    Chopped Tomatoes 400 g Chopped Tomatoes 400 g400 g · ฿85.00
  • 2 tsp ground cumin divided between rice and jalfrezi
    No.1 Cumin Seed 45 g No.1 Cumin Seed 45 g45 g · ฿83.50
  • 1 tsp garam masala
    Green Curry Paste 80 g Green Curry Paste 80 g80 g · ฿25.00
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
    Ground Turmeric 100 g Ground Turmeric 100 g100 g · ฿30.00
  • 1 bay leaf for the rice
    Bay Leaves 5 g Bay Leaves 5 g200 piece · ฿45.00
  • 2 cardamom pods for the rice
  • 1 small stick cinnamon for the rice
    Powdered Cinnamon 50 g Powdered Cinnamon 50 g50 g · ฿153.00
  • 1 handful fresh coriander to serve
    Coriander. Coriander.1 piece · ฿14.00
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
    Soybean oil 1 liter Soybean oil 1 liter1 litre · ฿48.00
  • 1 lemon juice to finish
    Lemon Juice Lemon Juice29 ml · ฿69.00
  • to taste salt
    Prung Thip Salt (330g) Prung Thip Salt (330g)330 g · ฿0.30
  • to taste black pepper
    Raitip Black Pepper 100 g. Raitip Black Pepper 100 g.100 g · ฿62.00
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  1. 1

    Prepare

    Prepare and measure all ingredients. Cut the protein and vegetables into even pieces and prepare the starch named in the recipe.

  2. 2

    Build the flavour base

    Heat the cooking oil, soften the onion, then add the garlic and the recipe’s seasoning or sauce ingredients until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Cook the main ingredients

    Add the main protein and cook safely and thoroughly, then add the vegetables and cook until tender while retaining colour and texture.

  4. 4

    Combine

    Add the prepared starch or assemble with it as appropriate. Toss or simmer everything together until evenly coated and piping hot.

  5. 5

    Finish and serve

    Taste, adjust seasoning and serve immediately. Add any fresh garnish or sauce named in the recipe title.

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Per serving

Nutritional information

Calories678 kcal
Protein30.7 g
Carbohydrates105 g
Fat18.3 g
Saturated fat2.8 g
Fibre9.6 g
Sugar7.7 g
Sodium290 mg
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Cool promptly and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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