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Crockpot Thai Fish and Tofu Stew

Easy Crockpot Thai Fish and Tofu Stew with Bold, Cozy Flavors

This Crockpot Thai Fish and Tofu Stew is a comforting dish bursting with exotic flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew Base
  • 1 pound White Fish Fillets choose firm-fleshed fish like cod or halibut
  • 14 ounces Firm Tofu use extra-firm tofu
  • 1 can Coconut Milk
  • 4 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth use low-sodium broth
  • 2 stalks Lemongrass bruised
For Aromatics & Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger freshly grated
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons Red Curry Paste
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
For Fresh Finish & Garnish
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves torn
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 2 wedges Lime for serving

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

For the Stew Base
  1. Pour coconut milk and broth into crockpot with lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and red curry paste, stirring until evenly mixed.
  2. Gently nestle firm fish fillets and tofu cubes into the liquid.
  3. Drizzle fish sauce and sprinkle brown sugar over the stew, then stir lightly to dissolve sugar.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours (or high for 1 hour) until fish flakes.
  5. Fish out lemongrass stalks to avoid fibrous bites, then give the stew a gentle stir.
To Serve & Garnish
  1. Stir in torn basil leaves and chopped cilantro just before serving.
  2. Squeeze fresh lime juice over each bowl.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional: Top with extra cilantro or chili slices for a pop of color.

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