Satay Tofu Kebabs; Massaman Curry with Jasmine Rice
Satay tofu kebabs with Massaman curry and jasmine rice is a fragrant Asian main course made entirely in the Thermomix TM7. Firm tofu is marinated in a spicy peanut sauce while the curry simmers and rice steams simultaneously. The TM7 grinds fresh chilli and ginger to release intense aromas, delivering restaurant-quality Thai flavours at home.
About this recipe
Satay tofu kebabs with Massaman curry and jasmine rice Thermomix TM7 brings the vibrant flavours of a Thai restaurant straight into your kitchen. If you have been searching for recipes with your all-in-one kitchen machine that go beyond everyday soups and stews, this fragrant main course is the answer. Firm tofu cubes soak up a marinade of crunchy peanut butter, light soy sauce, fresh chilli and grated ginger, then grill into golden kebabs with a sticky, caramelised edge. Meanwhile, the Massaman curry develops its signature warm spice depth in the mixing bowl, and the jasmine rice steams above it, absorbing the aromatic steam. The TM7 grinds whole spices fresh for maximum fragrance, something pre-ground powders simply cannot match. Ideal for a relaxed weekend dinner or an impressive meat-free weeknight meal, this recipe shows how effortlessly vegetarian Asian cooking comes together when every component is prepared in one intelligent device.
Preparation tips
- Press the firm tofu between kitchen paper with a weight before marinating; drier tofu absorbs the peanut, soy and lime marinade far better and the kebabs hold their shape on skewers.
- Thread the marinated tofu onto soaked wooden skewers and grill them under a hot grill or on a barbecue, turning regularly and basting with leftover satay sauce for a sticky, charred glaze.
- For a milder family version, remove the seeds from the fresh chilli and serve the chopped chilli separately, so everyone can adjust the heat of their Massaman curry individually.
Recipe variations
- Gluten-free adaptation: replace the light soy sauce with tamari and check that the peanut butter and curry paste are certified gluten-free; the satay kebabs and Massaman curry stay just as flavourful for coeliac guests.
- Festive variation: swap the tofu for king prawns or chicken thigh pieces on the kebabs, add roasted cashews and extra lime wedges to the Massaman curry, and serve with warm naan for a celebratory spread.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weigh the jasmine rice and curry paste directly in the mixing bowl, because the integrated TM7 scale ensures precise quantities without extra measuring cups.
- Fresh root ginger and garlic are chopped in seconds, releasing their aromatic oils for a more vibrant satay marinade than pre-minced jars.
- Whole spices for the Massaman curry are ground finely in the TM7, giving the sauce a deeper, fresher fragrance than store-bought powder.
- The Varoma gently steams the jasmine rice above the simmering curry, so both components of this Thai meal finish at the same moment.
- Crunchy peanut butter, soy sauce and lime juice are blended into a silky satay marinade, coating every tofu cube evenly without manual whisking.
Ingredients
- limes
- garlic clove
- crunchy peanut butter
- light soy sauce
- water
- fresh red chilli
- fresh root ginger
- fresh coriander leaves
- firm tofu
- red onions