Corn and Squash Simmered in Coconut Milk withThai Basil
The minute I added Thai basil instead of Italian basil to the corn, this dish was transformed. Suddenly, I was using fresh coriander, coconut milk and tofu to make a fragrant stew. For a low-cal option, subsitute a reduced-fat coconut milk for the regular product.
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The minute I added Thai basil instead of Italian basil to the corn, this dish was transformed. Suddenly, I was using fresh coriander, coconut milk and tofu to make a fragrant stew. For a low-cal option, subsitute a reduced-fat coconut milk for the regular product.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbs. Lorive roasted peanut oil
- 1 lb. or more fresh, firm tofu, cubed
- 2 zucchini, cubed
- 4 large ears sweet corn
- 1 jalapeño chile, seeded
- 1 heaping Tbs. fresh coriander leaves
- 1 bunch red or green scallions, including half the firm greens, sliced in 1/2-inch lengths
- 1 heaping Tbs. Thai basil leaves
- 3/4 tsp. sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 14-oz. can coconut milk
- 1 tsp. mushroom soy sauce
- 3 cups cooked basmati rice
- Sprigs fresh coriander and slivered Thai basil leaves for garnish
Preparation
- Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add tofu and zucchini and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, shaking pan occasionally to brown tofu on all sides.
- Meanwhile, slice corn kernels off cob. Using opposite knife edge, press out milk. Set aside kernels on cutting board. Finely mince jalapeño with fresh coriander and Thai basil.
- Add scallions, jalapeño-herb mixture and corn to pan. Pour 1 cup coconut milk into pan. Rinse out cup with 1/3 cup water and stir into pan. Stir in soy sauce, an additional 1/2 teaspoon salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook until corn is heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Adjust seasonings. Serve over rice garnished with additional herbs.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size Serves 4
- Calories 730
- Carbohydrate Content 81 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 38 g
- Fiber Content 10 g
- Protein Content 30 g
- Saturated Fat Content 23 g
- Sodium Content 135 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g
- Trans Fat Content 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content 0 g