The Simple Swap You Need For Dairy-Free Curry. (It's Not Coconut Milk)

Tips to prepare silken tofu for curry

To prepare silken tofu for curry recipes, you'll need to change it from a solid, gelatinous block into a creamy, yogurt-like texture. While this may seem like a chore, transforming the tofu is likely the simplest step in creating a dairy-free curry. Just take a block of unpressed silken tofu, mix it with a dairy-free liquid, and blend until you achieve your preferred consistency. To control the texture, it's advisable to start with a small amount of liquid and gradually add more as needed.

Curry dishes are all about rich flavors, so think about blending silken tofu with delicious liquid ingredients such as broth, spiced water, tomato juice, tamarind juice, or citrus juice. You can never go wrong by adding a sprinkle of curry powder, a handful of fresh herbs, and other flavor enhancers like garlic or ginger. The timing for adding this tofu-based dairy alternative to your recipe will depend on the specific dish, so be sure to follow the recipe instructions and mix in the tofu blend when dairy is usually incorporated.

Whether you're preparing butter chicken, lamb vindaloo, or chana masala, blended silken tofu serves as an excellent dairy substitute for those who are lactose intolerant or following a vegan diet—curry for everyone! And if you have any leftover blended tofu, consider using it as a vegan milk alternative to elevate your morning oatmeal.