Thai Coconut Tofu Curry

* 1 tablespoon canola or olive oil
* 1 package extra-firm tofu, remove water and cubed
* 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
* 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
* 1 small onion, chopped
* carrots, peas, beans, brocolli, squash etc any vegetable
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 tbspn ground ginger
* 1 can coconut milk
* 2 teaspoons curry powder or more
* 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cut tofu, season with salt and cook until golden on all sides, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Remove to paper towels, and set aside.
2. Melt butter or oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, ginger and/or other vegetables; cook and stir until tender. Stir in coconut milk, curry powder, salt, pepper and cilantro. Return the tofu to the skillet. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.