Wouldn’t it be nice if you could slow down the aging process and look younger naturally? Last night, when I was putting on my sleeping mask before bed, I noticed my skin wasn’t as radiant as usual. I stared at myself in the mirror and thought “OMG! Am I aging?”
As I searched for my answer to anti-aging, “Aha!” I was so relieved when I thought of my magic ingredient. With that, I created my newest recipe, The Tofu Skin with Edamame and Preserved Mustard Greens. An amazing vegetarian anti-aging dish that makes miracles!
My magic ingredient came from my mentor during my residency days who defied the rules of aging. She was in her sixties at the time but looked like she was in her forties. When I asked about her secret skin products for looking young, she told me that contrary to what most people think, staying young doesn’t mean splurging on expensive skin products. Her secret was eating tofu and drinking soy milk. She never went past a week without them.
I was skeptical at the time and so sleep deprived during my training that I passed on the idea. But now that I’m no longer in my 20’s, I am desperate to put her secret to the test. I remembered eating Bean and Curd Skin with Mustard Greens and Soy Beans at one of my favorite Taiwanese restaurants, A&J Restaurant in Irvine years ago.
In the back of my mind, I wondered if the kids would cringe at such a “healthy looking” dish. I might have to clean up the entire pan myself? Then I thought maybe I could tempt them with a bowl of steamy delicious rice which they love. Although there are many different ways to cook rice, I prefer the easiest way, cooking with a rice cooker by clicking a few buttons.
The Tofu Skin with Edamame and Preserved Mustard Greens offers a range of nutritional benefits. Dried tofu skin contains antioxidants to help reduce the appearance of skin aging. It is also an excellent source of plant-based protein and calcium, supporting muscle health and bone strength. Edamame is rich in fiber and antioxidants, which are great for digestive health and reducing inflammation. The preserved mustard greens not only add a unique tangy/salty flavor, but also provide vitamin A and C, which boost immunity and promote healthy skin.
After some simple steps and quick stir-frying, my dish was completed. This is one of my favorite easy vegetarian recipes. During dinner, my daughter flipped over the tofu skin and veggies and asked, “Where’s the meat?” The kids looked at me in disbelief when I told them that meat is nowhere to be found! However, when I gave them a bowl of steamy rice straight out of the rice cooker, they instantly became hungry and started devouring the rice. Slowly, I told them the story of the secret to staying young. Somehow, they started trying the new dish while listening to my story. Before I knew it, everything was gone!
Hope you will enjoy this flavorful vegetarian dish and love looking younger while sharing my secret with your family!