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Flaky Coconut Tofu with Creamy Chard Jasmine Rice
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 
Tofu slabs are coated in shredded coconut, pan-fried to crispy perfection and served over a bed jasmine rice in rich and creamy coconut milk-chard sauce to make this decadent creation from Pure & Beautiful Vegan Cooking.
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired
Servings: 4
Calories: 505 kcal
Author: Alissa
Ingredients
  • 1 ½ tbsp 22 ml unrefined coconut oil, divided
  • ¼ medium 131 g yellow onion, sliced
  • 3 large 10 g garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup 240 ml water
  • 1 cup 186 g jasmine rice, dry
  • 14 oz 397 g extra firm tofu, drained
  • ½ cup 52 g unsweetened shredded coconut
  • ¼ cup 40 g all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 medium 340 g bunch Swiss chard or spinach, destemmed and chopped
  • ½ cup 120 ml full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp 19 g red miso paste
  • 1 tbsp 15 ml soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp 15 ml red wine vinegar or regular white vinegar
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, miced
  • Dash of crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
  1. Heat ½ tablespoon (7 ml) of teh coconut oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-low. Add the onion and garlic; sauté about 5 to 8 minutes, until fragrant and the onion begins to brown slightly. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  2. Place the water in the rick cooker and rinse the rice thoroughly with tap water. Add the rice to the rice cooker and push down any pieces that are above the water. Do not stir. Close the lid adn allow the rice to cook. When the rice cooker signals the rice is done (roughly 20 minutes), simply unplug the cooker and leave the lid closed until ready to use.
  3. While the rice cooks, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of coconut oil in the same large skillet over medium. Slice the drained tofu into 8 rectangles. Place the shredded coconut in a small shallow bowl and the flour in a separate small shallow bowl. Whisk the salt and pepper into the flour.
  4. Dredge one rectangle of tofu in the flour, then press into the shredded coconut so it covers the entire piece of tofu. I even like to press some coconut into the center of the tofu so it bulges a bit. Repeat with remaining tofu pieces, then arrange them evenly in the cast iron skillet and fry over medium-high heat for about 10 to 15 minutes until browned. Flip and cook an additional 10 to 15 minutes on other side. Remove from heat.
  5. While the tofu cooks, place the chopped chard in a microwave safe bowl covered with plastic wrap. Steam in the microwave for about 1 ½ to 2 minutes, until wilted.
  6. Add the coconut milk to the blender along with half of the chard, including the liquid that is at the bottom of the bowl. Add the miso, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger and red pepper flakes. Blend on high until smooth and creamy. Stir the coconut chard sauce, sautéed onions and garlic, and the remaining chard into the cooked rice. To serve, divide the rice among four plates and top with two pieces of the fried tofu. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Flaky Coconut Tofu with Creamy Chard Jasmine Rice
Amount Per Serving
Calories 505 Calories from Fat 230
% Daily Value*
Fat 25.6g39%
Saturated Fat 19g95%
Sodium 941mg39%
Potassium 711mg20%
Carbohydrates 55.9g19%
Fiber 7.7g31%
Sugar 4.3g5%
Protein 16.5g33%
Calcium 210mg21%
Iron 6.5mg36%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.