Jackfruit Tofu Curry With Mango, Coconut Milk & Lime: Vegan

Jackfruit Tofu Curry With Mango, Coconut Milk And Lime.

A Creamy Vegan Curry With Baked Tofu, Fresh Jackfruit And A Little Sweetness From Ripe Mango.

Serve It With Red Rice. Finished With Lime And Fresh Coriander.

 

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Introduction to jackfruit tofu curry

This jackfruit tofu curry is made with 6 cups of peeled, fresh jackfruit, a block of firm tofu (375 g) coated in rice flour and baked until golden, red capsicum, tomatoes, a tin of coconut milk and a ripe mango blended into a puree. It is spiced with cumin, garam masala, smoky paprika and medium curry powder, with fresh turmeric, ginger, garlic and a little chilli, and finished with lime juice and coriander. Serve it with red rice. It is a vegan curry. Fresh jackfruit is the star of this one. It cooks in the tomato, stock and coconut milk, and takes on the flavour of the spices. The mango goes in right at the end, so the sweetness sits next to the lime and the chilli. It is a good one to share around the table. If you have any comments or questions, please contact us. Or chat with me at a Flametree yoga or meditation class via these timetables.

Jackfruit tofu curry, ready to eat

Ingredients for jackfruit tofu curry

Here are the ingredients for this Flametree Yoga Studio dish.

The curry

• 1 tin of coconut milk (400 ml)
• 1 tin of tomato puree (325 g)
• 6 cups of peeled, pre-prepared fresh jackfruit, from 1 medium jackfruit
• 2 ripe tomatoes
• 1 red capsicum, cut into cubes
• 2 cups of vegetable stock
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 2 shallots, finely sliced
• 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons of ginger, finely chopped
• 1.5 teaspoons of fresh turmeric, finely chopped
• 1/2 red chilli, finely diced

The spices

• 1 teaspoon of cumin
• 1 teaspoon of garam masala
• 1 teaspoon of smoky paprika
• 1 teaspoon of medium curry powder

The baked tofu

• 1 block of firm tofu (375 g), cut into pieces
• Rice flour, to coat the tofu
• Olive oil
• Tamari, to finish

To finish

• 1 ripe mango, blended to a puree
• The juice of 1 lime
• Fresh coriander leaves

To serve

• Red rice

Some of the ingredients

The spices

How to make jackfruit tofu curry

Use these steps to make this vegan jackfruit curry with tofu.

Step 1: Start the curry base

• Heat a wok or a large frypan.
• Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
• Add the shallots and brown them.
• Add the ginger, garlic and fresh turmeric, and brown these too.
• Add the spices and the chilli. Stir and lightly cook.
• Add the capsicum.

Step 2: Add the jackfruit

• Add the tomatoes, tomato puree, jackfruit and stock.
• Cook for 5 to 8 minutes.
• Add the coconut milk, turn down the heat and cook for a further 5 to 8 minutes.

Step 3: Bake the tofu while the curry cooks

• Coat the tofu pieces in rice flour.
• Lay them out on baking paper, with some olive oil.
• Bake until golden.
• Add tamari at the end.

Step 4: Bring it together

• Put the tofu into the curry and cook a little longer.
• Add the mango puree.
• Let it sit.
• Add the lime juice and the coriander leaves.

Step 5: Serve

• Serve with red rice.

The tofu, baked until golden

Simmering in the wok

A closer look

Is this jackfruit tofu curry vegan?

Yes. It is made with jackfruit, tofu, coconut milk and vegetable stock, with no meat, dairy or egg. Check the labels on your vegetable stock and your curry powder, because brands vary.

How much protein is in tofu?

Firm tofu has about 17.3 g of protein in every 100 g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database (firm tofu made with calcium sulfate). The 375 g block in this curry is baked separately, so it stays golden on the outside, then goes into the pot at the end.

Why add mango to a curry?

The mango is blended into a puree and stirred in after the tofu, just before the lime juice and the coriander. That way the sweetness sits next to the sharp lime and the little bit of chilli, rather than cooking away. If you like a sweeter curry, my mango chickpea curry is another one to try.

Jackfruit tofu curry: quick questions answered

What goes in jackfruit tofu curry?

Fresh jackfruit, firm tofu coated in rice flour and baked, red capsicum, tomatoes, tomato puree, vegetable stock, coconut milk and a blended mango. The spices are cumin, garam masala, smoky paprika and medium curry powder, with fresh turmeric, ginger, garlic and chilli. Finish with lime juice and coriander.

How much fresh jackfruit do I need?

6 cups of peeled, prepared jackfruit, from 1 medium jackfruit.

How do you cook the tofu?

Coat the pieces in rice flour, lay them out on baking paper with some olive oil, and bake until golden. Add tamari at the end.

How long does the curry cook?

Cook for 5 to 8 minutes after the tomatoes, tomato puree, jackfruit and stock go in. Then add the coconut milk, turn down the heat and cook for a further 5 to 8 minutes.

When does the mango go in?

After the baked tofu. Stir in the mango puree, let the curry sit, then add the lime juice and coriander.

What do I serve with it?

Red rice.

Where did this recipe come from?

It is a Flametree Yoga Studio recipe by Chris Lalor.

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More Flametree jackfruit and curry recipes

If you like this one, try my jackfruit curry with sweet potato and chickpeas, my mango chickpea curry, or my layered agar agar dessert with jackfruit and coconut.

Do you have a vegan recipe or dish you’d like to share?

Please contact me with any dishes you’d like to share with me. Obviously, I’m especially interested in any dish that is already a great Darwin vegan option. Alternatively, it may be a potential vegan Darwin recipe that I could adapt, or be inspired by.

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Recipe by Chris Lalor, Flametree Yoga Studio, Darwin NT. General information only.