Ingredients (2 servings)

• 150 g whole-grain rice
• 15 g shiitake mushrooms
• 250 g tofu
• 2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
• 2 tsp chili sauce
• 1 1⁄2 tbsp nut butter (e.g. cashew)
• 1⁄2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1⁄2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 thumb size fresh ginger
• 150 g white cabbage
• 1⁄2 red bell pepper
• 1 spring onion
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• as needed mung sprouts (optional)
• as needed lime wedges (optional)
• as needed fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. Prepare rice as instructed according to the package.
2. Soak shiitake mushrooms in water.
3. Cut tofu into cubes and add to a bowl along with 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp chili sauce. Stir to coat and set aside.
4. Mix nut butter, 1 tbsp of soy sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, and 1 tsp chili sauce in a bowl.
5. Mince garlic and ginger.
6. Slice red cabbage, red bell pepper and spring onions thinly.
7. Cut shiitake mushrooms into halves.
8. Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a wok over medium heat.
9. Add marinated tofu and fry until brown while gently flipping.
10. Take the tofu out of the wok and set aside.
11. Return the same wok to medium heat and heat up remaining coconut oil.
12. Add mushrooms, cabbage, and bell pepper and sauté while stirring.
13. Cook with the covered lid for 2-3 min.
14. Add ginger, spring onions, mung sprouts, and garlic, stir, cover, and cook for another 1-2 min.
15. Return cooked tofu to the pan and add sauce.
16. Stir fry for a few minutes until all ingredients are covered with the sauce.
17. Serve with rice, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges.

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Ingredients (2 servings)

COCONUT RICE

• 180 g whole-grain rice
• 200 ml water
• 160 ml coconut milk
• 1 tsp coconut sugar
• ½ tsp salt

STICKY TOFU

• 250 g tofu
• 3 tbsp corn starch (optional)
• 3 tbsp coconut oil
• ½ lime, juiced
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 pinch of salt
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 pinch of garlic powder
• 1 tbsp water

MANGO SALAD

• 1 mango
• 1 red onion
• ½ cucumber
• 1 green chili
• 30 g cilantro
• 1 lime
• 1 pinch salt & pepper
• garnish (optional): sesame seeds, toasted coconut, lime

Instructions

1. For the coconut rice, add all the ingredients into a pot (or a rice cooker.) Bring to a boil and then cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the liquid is completely absorbed.
2. In the meantime, press out the water from the tofu and cut tofu into cubes.
3. For an extra crust, coat the tofu in the corn starch. You can also skip this step.
4. In a large pan, heat coconut oil and pan-fry tofu. As soon as golden remove from pan.
5. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by combining the lime juice, maple syrup, water, and seasonings in a small bowl.
6. Reintroduce the tofu to the pan and add the sauce. Cook on low heat. Flip the tofu cubes while the sauce thickens and eventually caramelizes.
7. Prepare the salad by juicing the lime, chopping the remaining ingredients very small and adding all together to a bowl. Mix well to combine.
8. Assemble the dish and garnish with sesame seeds, toasted coconut, lime and cilantro.

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Why are Asians less prone to being overweight ?

Asians seem to suffer less from chronic lifestyle diseases and are less prone to being overweight in comparison to individuals with a Western diet. If you want to know how to bring your health to the next level, get the booklet „Secrets of a healthy Asian diet“ and receive literally much more exclusive food for thought for free that won’t be shared elsewhere.