Active Time

　　15 minutes

　　Total Time

　　1 hour

　　For this vegetarian dinner, we roast thick wedges of cabbage, carrots, and tofu in a spiced coconut milk sauce until they're wonderfully softened and caramelized. Puréeing the coconut milk with chopped lemongrass, fresh ginger, garlic, and spices in a blender ensures that the tougher aromatics are completely incorporated to form a smooth sauce.

　　

Ingredients

4 servings

　　1 (14.5-oz.) can coconut milk

　　1 lemongrass stalk, top half trimmed, tough outer layers removed, thinly sliced

　　4 garlic cloves

　　1 2" piece ginger, peeled, coarsely chopped

　　1 Tbsp. kosher salt

　　1 Tbsp. sugar

　　1 tsp. ground turmeric

　　1/2 tsp. ground coriander

　　1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

　　1 (14-oz.) block firm or extra-firm tofu, drained

　　1 small or 1/2 large head of cabbage (about 1 1/2 lb.), cut into 2" wedges through core

　　3 large carrots (about 1 lb.), peeled, cut into 2" segments

　　Toasted coconut chips, steamed rice, and lime wedges (for serving; optional)

　　

Step 1

Place a rack in top third of oven; preheat to 425°F. Purée coconut milk, lemongrass, garlic, ginger, salt, sugar, turmeric, coriander, and cayenne in a blender until smooth.

　　

Step 2

Squeeze tofu over a medium bowl or sink with your hands, gently at first, then more firmly to expel as much water as possible (like squeezing out a big sponge). Don’t worry if it starts to crack apart. When no more liquid comes out, tear tofu into 2" pieces; discard liquid. Place in a shallow 13x9" baking dish. Add cabbage and carrots, arrange in an even layer, and pour sauce over.

　　

Step 3

Bake, basting the vegetables and tofu halfway through, until carrots are fork-tender, most of the liquid is evaporated, and the top is golden brown and lightly charred in places, 40–45 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes.

　　

Step 4

Top with coconut chips (if using). Serve with rice and lime wedges alongside (if using).