Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 small serrano chile, seeded and minced
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon creme fraiche, buttermilk or sour cream
  • Salt
  • 1/2 cup raw pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
  • 4 ounces pea shoots (2 cups)
  • 8 ounces extra-firm tofu, drained well and shredded on the large holes of a box grater
  • 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds

Method

  • In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar with the honey, serrano and 3 tablespoons of the olive oil; whisk in the creme fraiche and season with salt.
  • In a large skillet, toast the pepitas over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the pepitas to a small bowl.
  • In the skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Add the pea shoots and stir-fry over high heat just until wilted, about 30 seconds; transfer to a plate.
  • Add the tofu and two-thirds each of the pepitas, sesame seeds and dressing to the skillet.
  • Stir-fry over moderate heat until the tofu is warmed through.
  • Season with salt and transfer to a platter.
  • Top with the pea shoots and the remaining pepitas, sesame seeds and dressing and serve.