Spring Challenge Day 18- Kinpira

by macromom on May 18, 2012

in macrobiotic,Side dishes,Vegan

Kinpira

1-2 Tablespoons of toasted sesame oil

1 Medium burdock root, cut into fine matchsticks

2 Medium carrots, cut into fine matchsticks

1 Pinch sea salt

2 Tablespoons spring water

Shoyu

Ginger juice

Heat oil in a heavy skillet that has a lid. Saute burdock first, stirring constantly  for about 3 minutes. Add the carrots and salt, stirring for another 3 minutes. Sprinkle the water over the vegetables, cover and reduce heat to low, allowing the vegetables to steam. After 10-15 minutes, open and check to see that the dish is reletively dry. Add a sprinkle of shoyu. Cover and cook f5 more minutes. Add a few drops of ginger juice . Serve while hot.

-This is Pan’s favorite dish! He likes it best when we add seitan. We can’t buy fresh burdock on our island so I used onion and carrot instead. 

All recipes are printed with permission from Jessica Porter

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Spring Challenge Day 17- Nishime Vegetables

by macromom on May 17, 2012

in macrobiotic,Side dishes,Vegan

Nishime Vegetables

1-Inch piece dried kombu

1 Medium onion, cut into wedges

6 Inches diakon, cut into thick rounds

3 Medium parsnips, cut into thick diagonal slices

2 Medium caroots, cut into 2 inch “logs”

Spring water

1/2 Teaspoon shoyu

In a heavy pot with a heavy lid(preferably enameled cast iron)place the dried kombu. Add the onion. Layer the diakon, carrots,and parsnips, respectively. Pour roughly 1 inch of spring water into the pot. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer 10-15 minutes or until carrots are soft. Season with shoyu and simmer 5 more minutes. Remove the kombu and discard or slice into thin strips and return to  pot. Serve.

- Mmmmmmmmm So good. I also added turnip to this dish.

All recipes are printed with permission from Jessica Porter

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Spring Challenge Day 16-Hambulghur Helper

May 16, 2012

Hambulghur Helper Toasted sesame oil to fry tempeh, plus 1 tablespoon 8oz Tempeh, sliced into bite sized cubes 1 Medium onion, diced 1/8 Teaspoon sea salt 1 Large carrot, cut into matchsticks 2 Cups bulghur wheat 1 Cup whole wheat rotini or elbow noodles 5 cups spring water 3 tablespoons of shoyu 2 Tablespoons mirin [...]

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Spring Challenge Day 15- Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

May 15, 2012

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups 4 Ounces firm organic tofu 3 Tablespoons organic peanut butter 1/4 Teaspoon sea salt 1/2 tsp umeboshi vinegar 1/4 Cup maple syrup 3 Tablespoon maple sugar 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract 1 Cup dairy-free grain sweetened chocolate chips 1 Teaspoon canola oil Mini foil baking cups as molds Bring a pot of [...]

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Spring Challenge Day 14- Tofu Sour Cream

May 14, 2012

Tofu Sour Cream 1 Pound soft tofu 6 Tablespoons sunflower oil 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 Scallions white parts only 11/2-2 Tablespoons umeboshi vinegar 1/4 Teaspoon sea salt Blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor and serve with burritos, tacos, or any other dish that deserves it. -So good we were putting [...]

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HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!

May 13, 2012

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!  “I love you because you cook my food..”- Felix XO

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Spring Challenge Day 13- Lisa’s Mango Laasi

May 13, 2012

Lisa’s Mango Laasi 1 Mango, pitted and chopped 1 Cup soy milk(unsweetened) 1/2 Teaspoon vanilla 1/2 Teaspoon ground cardamom 1 Tablespoon maple syrup Blend all ingredients together. Yum!   – We used almond milk because we were out of soy milk. Also the kids didn’t like the smell of cardamom so we omitted it. What a nice [...]

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Spring Challenge Day 12- Tofu “Egg” Salad

May 12, 2012

Tofu “Egg” Salad 1 Pound firm or extra-firm tofu 1/2 Cup Tofu mayonnaise 1/4 Cup tahini 1/4 Cup minced red onion 1/4 Cup minced dill pickles 1 Tablespoon umeboshi vinegar 1 Tablespoon organic dijon mustard 1 Teaspoon shoyu 1/2 Teaspoon mirin 1/2 Teaspoon tumeric 1/8Teaspoon black pepper (optional) Boil the tofu for 5 minutes to [...]

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Spring Challenge day 11- Christina’s Chickenless Chicken Salad

May 11, 2012

Christina’s Chickenless Chicken Salad 1 Pound extra-firm tofu Shoyu Spring water 3 Celery stalks, diced 1 Small red onion, diced 1 Red bell pepper, roasted over an open flame, peeled, seeded and diced 1 Teaspoon each basil, sage, rosemary, oregano 2 Teaspoons paprika 1-1 1/2 Cup Tofu Mayo Preheat oven to 400o. Lightly oil a [...]

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Spring Challenge Day 10- Seitan Stew

May 10, 2012

Seitan Stew 1-2 Cups seitan, cut into big bite sized chunks 3 Cloves garlic, cut into small pieces 1 Medium onion, cut into thick wedges 2 Carrots, cut into large diagonal chunks 1 Stalk burdock,, sliced on a thin diagonal 1 Cup Brussels sprouts, cut in half 1 Stalk celery, cut on a thin diagonal Spring water [...]

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