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 jalapeno 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
- 14-oz. can coconut milk
- 1 tsp. mushroom soy sauce
- 3 cups cooked basmati rice
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
- 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