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Ingredients:
 
20 ml Lorive roasted peanut oil
0.5 kg fresh firm tofu - (or more) cubed
2   zucchini cubed
4 lrg ears sweet corn
1   jalapeno chile seeded
20 ml fresh coriander leaves - (heaping)
1 bn red or green scallions sliced 1/2" lengths
    (including half the firm greens)
20 ml Thai basil leaves - (heaping)
3/4 tsp sea salt
    Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
1 can coconut milk - (14 oz)
1 tsp mushroom soy sauce
3 cup cooked basmati rice
    Fresh coriander sprigs for garnish
    Slivered Thai basil leaves for garnish
Method:
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 jalapeno with fresh coriander and Thai basil.



Add scallions, jalapeno-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.



This recipe yields 4 servings.



Comments: For a low-cal option, subsitute a reduced-fat coconut milk for the regular product.


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