Spring Challenge Day 12- Carrot Tops
This one is for my Dad! Carrot Tops 1 Bunch carrot greens, washed 3 Tablespoons tahini 1 Teaspoon soy sauce 1 Tablespoon mirin Bring several inches of water to a boil in a large pot.Add carrot greens , cook for for 2 minutes then shock in ice water drain and squeeze dry. Drain […]
Spring Challenge Day 24- Arame Tofu Dumplings
Arame Tofu Dumplings 1 Block tofu, pressed for 10 minutes 1 Inch piece ginger, peeled and grated 1/2 Cup soaked arame 2 Tablespoons umeboshi vinegar 2 Tablespoons shoyu 1 Tablespoon mirin 2 Scallions, finely chopped Dumpling wrappers (available in most health food stores-try to get the ones without eggs) Sesame or safflower oil for frying […]
Spring Challenge Day 16-Hambulghur Helper
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 […]
Spring Challenge- Filling In Some Blanks
So how’s it going so far? What has been your favorite recipe? I just LOVE The Hip Chicks Guide To Macrobiotics. Did you know you can get it in audio?!! Here are some definitions of some products that you may want more info on. Flame Deflector – see here.. Mirin- See here .. If in Charlottetown you can […]
Spring Challenge Day 8- Kasha And Cabbage
Kasha And Cabbage 2 Cups spring water 1 Pinch sea salt 1 Cup roasted buckwheat 2 Tablespoons sesame oil 1 Cup diced onion 2 Cups red cabbage, in large dices 1 Tablespoon umeboshi vinegar 1 Teaspoon caraway seeds 1/2 Cup sauerkraut juice 1/2 Cup chopped parsley Bring water and salt to a boil. Add […]
Spring Challenge Day 7- Millet Mashed “Potatoes” With Mushroom Gravy
Millet Mashed “Potatoes” With Mushroom Gravy 1 Cup millet, washed 3 Cups water 2 Cups cauliflower, in small florets or medium-sized chunks Pinch of sea salt Gravy Toasted sesame oil 1 Medium onion, diced Pinch of sea salt 12 White button mushrooms or 8 shiitake or 6 dried shiitake About 2 cups spring water 1/4 […]
Spring Challenge Day 30- Arame Cucumber Salad
Arame Cucumber Salad 1 Cup arame, rinsed well and set aside to soften (do not soak) 2 Teaspoons soy sauce 2 Teaspoons umeboshi plum vinegar 1 Tablespoon mirin 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil Grated zest of 1 lemon 1 Medium cucumber, thinly sliced on the diagonal 3 to 4 Scallions, thinly sliced on the […]
Spring Challenge Day 28-Red Onion Pickle
Red Onion Pickle 2 to 3 Red onions, cut into thin half-moon slices 1/2 Cup Umeboshi plum vinegar Juice of 1 lemon 1/2 Cup mirin Bring a large pot of spring or filtered water to a boil. Quickly blanch the onions by dipping them into the water and immediately draining them. Pat dry and […]
Spring Challenge Day 25-Asian Tofu Salad With Roasted Peanuts
Asian Tofu Salad with Roasted Peanuts About 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 2 Cloves fresh garlic, thinly sliced 3-4 Shallots, halved, thinly sliced into half moon pieces 5-6 Thin slices fresh ginger, finely minced Grated zest of 1 lemon Soy sauce 1 Red bell pepper, roasted over an open flame, peeled, seeded, diced 1 Carrot, […]
Spring Challenge Day 24-Lemon And Ginger Spiced Adzuki Beans
Lemon And Ginger Spiced Adzuki Beans 1/2 Cup dried adzuki beans, sorted and rinsed well 2 Cups Spring or filtered water 1-Inch piece kombu or bay leaf About 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 to 2 Cloves fresh garlic, finely minced 2 Shallots, finely minced Sea salt 5 to 6 Slices fresh ginger, finely minced […]