Red Curry Broth

Ingredients

• 1 large carrot, cut into matchsticks
• 6 -8 spring onions, sliced, white and green parts separated (scallions)
• 100 g about 1/2 cup firm tofu, cut into small cubes (you could substitute with an equal quantity of cooked pulses)
• 1/2 cup cooked brown rice (you can adjust this according to your preferences or even substitute noodles or other grains)
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 cup water (broth, again you adjust for your desired consistency) or 1 cup vegetable stock (broth, again you adjust for your desired consistency)
• 1 -2 tablespoon Thai red curry paste (or to taste)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon sweet chili sauce (or to taste) (optional)
• salt
• pepper