Spring Challenge Day 19- Mustard Green Pickles
Mustard Green Pickles-by Aveline kushi 10 Whole mustard green leaves Sea salt Wash the mustard greens, drain, and place 3 leaves in a pickle press or bowl. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on the leaves. make another layer of 3-4 leaves and sprinkle with salt. Finally add the remaining leaves and salt. Place the […]
Macrobiotic fast food?
The kids came home singing that annoying McDonald’s commercial ,and after the 100th time I said “That’s it let’s make it” ! [youtube width=”300″ height=”300″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6v_NzkMpO4&list=UUBNTCGgPOkhaHg8ENxAJpYw&index=8&feature=plcp[/youtube] -Sourdough buns -1 lb Halibut -1 lb extra firm tofu -Earths best soy butter (optional) -Soy cheese slices -Tarter sauce -Olive oil -Bread crumbs Halibut/Tofu Coat both sides of the […]
Spring Challenge Day 15- Wakame cucumber salad
Yay! Week 3! Well done everyone! So what has been you or your families favorite dish so far? My children loved the maki sushi and the noodle dishes, they called the tempeh dish “Tempeh nuggets” , my brother came for a visit and really liked the radish dish and of course the pancakes were a […]
Spring Challenge Day 12- Steamed Collard Greens with Tamari-Vinegar Sauce
Steamed Collard Greens with Tamari-Vinegar Sauce -by Aveline Kushi Spring or filtered water 3 cups thinly sliced collard greens Tamari soy sauce Brown rice vinegar Put a small amount of water in a pot and bring to a boil. Put the steamer in the pot. Set the collards in the steamer and steam for several […]
Spring Challenge Day 10- Red radishes and kuzu sauce.
Red radishes and kuzu sauce -by Aveline kushi 1 3-6 inch piece kombu 10 whole red radishes, tops removed spring or filtered water 3 Whole umeboshi plums 1 Tsp shiso leaves from the umeboshi plums 1-2 Tsp diluted kuzu Sliced scallions or boiled parsley sprigs for garnish Put the kombu on the bottom of a […]
Spring challenge: Day 5- Fried Noodles
Fried Noodles – By Aveline Kushi 4 Cups spring or filtered water 1 8oz package soba or udon noodles 1 Tbsp dark sesame oil 2 Cups shredded cabbage 1-2 Tbsp tamari soy sauce 1/2 Cup sliced scallions Boil the noodles as in the previous recipe, rinse them under cold water, and drain. Oil the frying […]
Spring Challenge: Day 4 -Noodles and Broth
Noodles and Broth – By Aveline Kushi Noodles 6-8 Cups Spring or filtered water 1 8oz package soba or udon noodles Broth 1 Piece kombu, 2-3 inches long 4 Cups Spring or filtered water 2 Dried shiitake mushrooms 2-3 Tbsp tamari soy sauce Chopped scallions, chives or toasted nori for garnish Bring the cooking water […]
Spring Challenge Day 3- Arepas
Happy Easter weekend! It is quite a warm day here in New Haven (26 degrees C), so turning on my oven was not a welcome thought. The end result was worth the 30 min of extra heat and the Arepas were enjoyed by everyone! Arepas– By Aveline Kushi These delicious corn dough balls are the […]
Spring Challenge:Day2-Maki Sushi
Maki Sushi, by Aveline Kushi Maki-sushi is the familiar rolled sushi. Popular varieties include nori-maki, consisting of lightly boiled carrots, scallion and egg; kappa-maki, cucumber; and tekka-maki, raw tuna. The basic method is as follows: 1 sheet nori 1-2 Cups cooked brown rice 1 Carrot Pinch of sea salt 2-3 whole scallion greens 1/8 tsp […]
Day 1- Steak Tartare
(April fools) Summer Style Fried Rice, by Aveline Kushi 1-2 Tbsp Dark sesame oil 1 Cup crumbled tofu 1/2 Cup diced onion 1 Tbsp chopped scallion roots 1 Cup fresh corn kernels (scraped from 1 medium sized ear of corn) 2 Cups cooked brown rice 1-2 Tbsp tamari soy sauce or sea salt 1/2 Cup […]