Why it belongs in a longevity kitchen
Ideal when you want protein without heavy meat-forward energy; ginger, lime and sesame keep it vivid.
Nutrition principles in this recipe
- Firm tofu gives a strong protein base without needing elaborate prep
- Dark greens add folate, minerals and volume around the protein core
- A sharp dressing helps repeatability by making the dish feel bright rather than dutiful
Ingredients
- 280g firm tofu
- 2 heads pak choi or similar greens
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 thumb ginger
- 1 lime
- 2 tbsp tamari
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- Spring onions
- Oil for frying
Method
- Press tofu, cube it and pan-fry until deeply crisp.
- Whisk tamari, grated ginger, lime juice and maple syrup.
- Wilt greens in the same pan with a splash of water.
- Plate greens with tofu, spoon over dressing and finish with sesame and spring onions.