Ingredients: *What are these foods? 1 cup pumpkin seeds 1 teaspoon umeboshi paste* 2-3 teaspoons brown rice syrup* 1/2-1 cup water 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional) Directions: Dry roast pumpkin seeds in a skillet over high heat until they begin to pop. Then turn heat down to medium low and continue to stir until all the seeds are popped. … [Read more...]
Sweet Rice Porridge
Ingredients: 1 cup sweet brown rice, washed 5 cups water Pinch of sea salt 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup dried peaches, pears or apricots, soaked and diced 1/4 cup dried apple, soaked and diced Directions: Place all ingredients in a pressure-cooker. Cover and bring up to pressure. Reduce heat to low and cook for 50 minutes. Remove from heat and … [Read more...]
Tofu Stir Fry Noodles
Late Spring through Summer is a time for light cooking to help us adjust to the sun's intense heat. This also works will for the cook in the home. You can vary the following recipe with vegetables, especially those from the garden, and with long grain brown rice or basmati. Ingredients: *What are these foods? 1 pound Udon noodles*, cooked 1 pound tofu*, … [Read more...]
Vegetable Tofu Cream Cheese
Ingredients: *What are these foods? 1 pound fresh tofu* 2 1/4 teaspoon umeboshi paste* 1/2 teaspoon tahini* 1-1/2 tablespoons chopped scallion 1/2 stalk celery, minced 1/4 teaspoon parsley, chopped 1/2 medium carrot, grated Directions: Steam tofu in 2 inches of water in a pot with cover for 2 minutes. Remove immediately. Crumble tofu … [Read more...]
Millet and Sweet Vegetables
This dish creates a nice sweet taste. Ingredients: 1 cup millet 2- 2-1/2 cups water Pinch of sea salt Sweet vegetables, diced (winter squash, carrots, onions, cabbage, etc.) Directions: Wash millet. Put in a pot with water, vegetables and sea salt (or 1 inch piece kombu) Bring to a boil, turn flame down to low, cover and cook for 35 … [Read more...]