Thai Peanut Curry (Instant Pot Tofu and Rice)
Looking for a quick and healthy meal for lunch boxes and other times when you’re on the go? This easy Instant Pot Thai peanut curry is the perfect make-ahead meal for times when you need a nutritious lunch to take with you. Plus this easy Thai curry recipe is the perfect meal when you are craving Thai takeout for dinner since you can whip it up in less time than it would take to go pick up your takeaway order.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 14oz Organic Tofu/firm
- 1 medium onion / chopped finely
- 1/2 red bell pepper/ diced finely
- 1 tbsp ginger grated
- 1 tbsp garlic/ finely chopped
- 3 tbsp red curry paste
- few Thai basil or green onion/ chopped
- Ingredients for the sauce
- 1-1/2 cup Coconut milk
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp soy sauce/ or tamari
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- salt to taste
- 1Tsp oil
- Half lemon or lime juice
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes / optional
- 1 cup Basmati rice
- 1 cup of water
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl combine coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, sriracha, sugar and water and whisk all together until smooth.
- 2
Press the saute button and when HOT add in the oil, chopped onions, bell pepper, and ginger and garlic and give it a stir.
- 3
Add in the red curry paste and the coconut and peanut sauce mix and mix everything together.
- 4
Add in the tofu cubes.
- 5
In a Stainless container (PIP) add rice and wash it properly till the water runs clear.
- 6
Add water and salt to taste.
- 7
Carefully place the trivet and place the rice on it.
- 8
Place the lid and pressure cook high for 5 minutes.
- 9
When the pressure cook beeps. Let the pressure naturally release for 5 mins and then do a quick release.
- 10
Carefully remove the rice container and the trivet from the pressure cooker and keep it aside.
- 11
Add some chopped Thai basil or -green onions and lemon or lime juice and gently mix it.
- 12
Serve it in a bowl with rice and garnish it with chopped roasted peanuts.