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  • Masala Tofu With French Beans (Kacang Buncis)

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    Masala Tofu With French Beans (Kacang Buncis)
    Prep: 25 min Cook: 25 min Servings: 4
    by Navaneetham Krishnan
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    The dish is a side for rice, made with few ingredients yet stands outs for the mild dominant spicy taste.

    Ingredients

    • 1 block of white firm tofu - cut into small squares.
    • 15 French beans/kacang buncis - remove strings and slice to 1/4 inch length.
    • 4 shallots - chopped
    • 1/4 inch ginger - chopped
    • 1 1/2 tsp curry powder (any type)
    • 1 tsp cumin seeds
    • 2 cinnamon
    • 3 cloves
    • 1 star anise
    • 2 sprigs coriander leaves - sliced
    • 4 tbsp oil
    • Salt for taste

    Directions

    1. In the heated oil, gently fry the tofu squares, just to brown them on both sides.
    2. Remove and keep aside.
    3. In the same oil, fry ginger, shallots and spices for 1-2 mins.
    4. Add curry powder and beans.
    5. Stir in and sprinkle some water.
    6. Cook till beans are softened.
    7. Add in tofu squares, salt and coriander leaves.
    8. Stir all together and remove from heat.

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