Vegan Thai Red Curry with Tofu

Name: Vegan Thai Red Curry with Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 16 ounce block of firm or extra firm tofu, pressed (for about 30 minutes); 3 tablespoons coconut milk; 1 teaspoon red curry paste; salt and pepper; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon coconut oil; 2 tablespoons coconut oil; 2 tablespoons red curry paste; 1 small red onion (chopped); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 head broccoli (chopped); 1 medium red bell pepper (cut into strips/spears); 1 medium green bell pepper (cut into strips/spears); 3 carrots (cut into strips/spears); 3/4 teaspoon sea salt (to taste); 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon coconut sugar or raw sugar; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce (or liquid aminos or tamari); 1 can (383g) coconut milk (full fat or lite); juice of a lime; 1 bunch thai basil, washed or chopped ((optional)); 1/2 tablespoon sambal oelek or Sriracha ((optional, for heat))