Peace Palace Recipe

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.

Combine Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, mix the almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until combined.

Combine Mixtures

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.

Cook Pancakes

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup of the batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.

Press the Tofu

Wrap the firm tofu in a clean kitchen towel and place a heavy object on top to press out excess moisture for about 15 minutes.

Marinate Tofu

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, ground ginger, and black pepper. Cut the pressed tofu into cubes and add to the marinade. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.

Cook Tofu

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated tofu and cook until golden and crispy on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Mix Ingredients

In a small bowl, combine ketchup, curry powder, coconut sugar, and lime juice. Stir until well mixed and set aside.

Prepare Garnish

Slice the cucumber and tomato. Set aside with the arugula and pickled onion.

Assemble the Dish

On a plate, stack 1-2 pancakes, top with marinated tofu, a drizzle of curry ketchup, a scoop of pesto, and garnish with arugula, cucumber, pickled onions, and sliced tomato.