Baked Tofu

• 1 lb super firm high protein tofu
• 2 tbsp tamari
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp light brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp coriander
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 1 1/2 tbsp potato starch
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• Kosher salt

Soup Base

• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 8 garlic cloves, 3 cloves thinly sliced and 5 cloves grated or minced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced with white and green portions separated
• 1 serrano pepper, diced (optional)
• 2-inch knob of fresh ginger, grated or finely minced
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric (optional)
• 2 tbsp mirin
• 7 cups good quality vegetable broth
• 1 cup dry pearl couscous
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 cups lacinato kale, stems removed and shredded
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, loosely packed
• 1 lime
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Kosher salt
• For serving: Extra lime wedges and cilantro