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Jun, 2023
Vietnamese Bánh Mì Thịt - Tofu

Vietnamese Bánh Mì Thịt – Tofu

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Vietnamese Bánh Mì Thịt - Tofu

Vietnamese Bánh Mì Thịt - Tofu

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Bánh Mì Thịt, a delicious Vietnamese sandwich, traditionally features a combination of succulent meat, pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and a crusty baguette. In this vegan version, the meat is substituted with tofu to create a plant-based delight. The dish offers a fantastic blend of textures and flavors.
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hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Vietnamese
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Pickled Topping

  • 1/2 lb daikon or cucumber and carrots mix 70:30, shredded
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp tamari [1] or fish sauce to taste

Spread

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise [2]
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • chili sauce (optional) to taste

Tofu

  • 1 block extra-firm tofu 14-16 oz
  • 2 cloves garlic grated or pressedd
  • 2 tbsp tamari [1]
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or (cooking) wine
  • 1 tbsp (agave) syrup or honey or (brown) sugar
  • 1 tbsp starch corn starch or arrowroot
  • 1 tsp fish sauce (optional)
  • oil

Choose One

  • 1-2 baguette authentic
  • any type of bun or bread
  • cooked rice or quinoa

Optional Toppings

  • some sprigs cilantro
  • jalapenos

Culinary Spice Kit

  • Annatto, black pepper, Sichuan pepper (not recommended during pregnancy), fennel, Vietnamese cinnamon, star anise, and cloves

Instructions
 

Pickle the Vegetables

  • In a BOWL, mix lime juice and tamari.
  • Add vegetables. Mix well.
  • Let it sit for 15 minutes.

Spread

  • In a BOWL, mix mayonnaise with lemon juice and (optional) chili sauce.

Press the Tofu

  • Place the tofu in a press [3] and keep it in the fridge for 1-2 hours. Drain.
  • Cut the tofu into 8-10 slices about 1/2-inch thick.
    sliced tofu

Marinate the Tofu

  • In a BOWL, mix garlic, tamari, vinegar, syrup, and starch.
  • Optionally, add fish sauce to taste
  • Stir in Banh Mi Spices.
  • Place tofu slices on a large PLATE. Pour marinade over it.
  • Let sit for 10 minutes, turning halfway.

Fry the Tofu

  • In a PAN, heat 2 tbsp oil over high heat.
  • Fry tofu slices in one layer until brown on both sides.
  • Repeat with any remaining slices.

Assemble your Banh mi thit

  • Spread mayonnaise on one half of the baguette.
  • Place fried tofu in the baguette.
  • Top the baguette with the pickles, and, optionally, cilantro leaves and/or sliced jalapenos.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

[1] Substitute with soy sauce or see more substitutes in our blog.
[2] Substitute mayonnaise with yogurt.
[3] We recommend tofu press on Amazon. This is not an affiliate link, which means that we don't get paid if you buy it. We just use it for years now and it works perfectly.
Alternatively, place the tofu in a strainer that sits in a container. Cover with a plate and put some weight on top.
 
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Jun, 2021
South African Sosaties

South African Sosaties

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South African Sosaties

South African Sosaties

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Sosaties are marinated skewers from the Cape Malay which became a staple in South African homes. Their flavor is fragrant and a little spicy. Optionally, add fresh chilies. Tiny bird's eye chilies are popular in African and Asian cooking. Their spiciness is relatively lower compared to Habanero chilies.
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hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine South African

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb lamb loin, chicken breast, or sirloin beef cut into 3/4 inch pieces
  • 1.5 cups dried apricots 5 of them cut into thin slices
  • 2 green or red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1-2 fresh chilies chopped (optional)
  • 12 skewers*)
  • 1 large onion halved, one half chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • 0.5 cup dark vinegar
  • oil
  • salt

Sosaties Culinary Spice Kit

  • Orange peel, bay leaf, ginger, turmeric, coriander, onion, chili, cumin, garlic, curry leaf, fenugreek, cilantro, yellow mustard, cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper

Suggested Side

  • Cooked or steamed rice

Instructions
 

  • In a BOWL, add the meat and season all sides with salt to taste. Cover.
  • In a SMALL POT, heat 2 tbsp oil. Fry the chopped onions until soft. Add garlic, apricot slices, Sosaties spices, vinegar, 1/4 cup of water, and chilies (optional) to taste. Mix well. Cover. Bring to a boil. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes. Let it cool, then pour over the meat. Mix well. Let the meat marinate in the fridge for 2 to 24 hours.
  • Preheat OVEN to 425°F.
  • Thread meat, apricots, bell pepper, and onions alternating onto skewers. Place skewers on a BAKING SHEET lined with aluminum foil. Roast in the OVEN to the desired doneness, turning skewers midway.
  • Dipping sauce: In a SMALL POT, mix the remaining marinade with 1/4 - 1 cup water, and salt to taste. Bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  • Serve skewers with rice and dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

*) If using wooden skewers, soak them first for 30 minutes in water.
  • Substitute meat with tofu or butternut squash.
  • Substitute dried apricots with dried prunes or figs.
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South African Sosaties

South African Sosaties

Sosaties are marinated skewers from the Cape Malay which became a staple in South African homes. Their flavor is fragrant and a little spicy. Optionally, add fresh chilies. Tiny bird’s eye chilies are popular in African and Asian cooking. Their spiciness is relatively lower compared to Habanero chilies.

  • 1.5 lb lamb loin, chicken breast, or sirloin beef (cut into 3/4 inch pieces)
  • 1.5 cups dried apricots (5 of them cut into thin slices)
  • 2 green or red bell pepper (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 1-2 fresh chilies (chopped (optional))
  • 12 skewers*)
  • 1 large onion (halved, one half chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (grated)
  • 0.5 cup dark vinegar
  • oil
  • salt

Sosaties Culinary Spice Kit

  • Orange peel, bay leaf, ginger, turmeric, coriander, onion, chili, cumin, garlic, curry leaf, fenugreek, cilantro, yellow mustard, cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper

Suggested Side

  • Cooked or steamed rice
  1. In a BOWL, add the meat and season all sides with salt to taste. Cover.
  2. In a SMALL POT, heat 2 tbsp oil. Fry the chopped onions until soft. Add garlic, apricot slices, Sosaties spices, vinegar, 1/4 cup of water, and chilies (optional) to taste. Mix well. Cover. Bring to a boil. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes. Let it cool, then pour over the meat. Mix well. Let the meat marinate in the fridge for 2 to 24 hours.
  3. Preheat OVEN to 425°F.
  4. Thread meat, apricots, bell pepper, and onions alternating onto skewers. Place skewers on a BAKING SHEET lined with aluminum foil. Roast in the OVEN to the desired doneness, turning skewers midway.
  5. Dipping sauce: In a SMALL POT, mix the remaining marinade with 1/4 – 1 cup water, and salt to taste. Bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  6. Serve skewers with rice and dipping sauce. Enjoy!

*) If using wooden skewers, soak them first for 30 minutes in water.

  • Substitute meat with tofu or butternut squash.
  • Substitute dried apricots with dried prunes or figs.
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Jun, 2020
Poke Bowl

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Poke Bowl

Hawaiian Poke Bowl Bar

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The Hawaiian word poke (Poh-keh) means 'to slice'. Poke started off as a quick snack of fresh fish fillet bites mixed with salt, seaweed, and crushed nuts. The influence of immigrants developed a wide variety of poke bowls. Japanese style bowls became the most popular across the world, in addition to many non-fish versions. Which is your favorite at the Poke Bowl Bar?
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Cuisine American
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Select Your Protein - 1 lb

  • tuna or salmon raw sushi-grade
  • shrimp or scallops cooked
  • chicken breast or sirloin beef
  • fried tofu

Select Your Base - 1 cup/ serving

  • cooked rice or shredded lettuce leaves

Select Your Veggies & Fruits - 1 cup/ serving

  • Avocado, edamame, cucumber, red cabbage, pineapple, mango, berries, kale, carrots, corn kernels, sugar or snap peas

Select Your Toppings

  • Cucumbers, radish, green or crispy onions, coconut flakes, cashews, seaweed salad, crab meat, jalapeños, pickled ginger

Poke Sauce

  • 4 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tsp lime or lemon juice
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 1 green onion finely chopped

Culinary Spice Kit (choose one)

  • Furikake Toasted sesame seeds (white & black), roasted seaweed
  • Gomashio Toasted sesame seeds (white & black), sel gris sea salt

Instructions
 

Prepare

  • Cut large proteins, veggies, and fruits into bite-size pieces and chop big toppings.

1. Marinate

  • In a CONTAINER, mix poke sauce ingredients with 1-2 tsp Poke or Gomashio spices to taste.
  • Add the protein to the poke sauce.
  • Mix well, cover, and let marinate in the fridge for 1-2 hours.

2. Fry

  • If using chicken or beef, fry it in a PAN.

3. Serve

  • Place a base in your BOWL. Add the protein and your choice of veggies and fruits.
  • Garnish with toppings.
  • Optionally, sprinkle with a chili sauce.
  • Dig in and enjoy!
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Sep, 2018
Asian Buddha Bowl

Asian Buddha Bowl

Buddha Bowl

Buddha Bowl

The ‘Buddha Bowl’ is a contemporary trend of colorful vegetarian one-bowl meals. Crisp quinoa balls with nigella seeds are the stars of our vegetable bowl finished with an orange ginger dressing. 

Nigella and Quinoa for Your Health

Healthy nigella in protein-rich quinoa balls fit just right. If you are new to quinoa or short in time, you can simply add quinoa to your bowl and sprinkle the spice blend on top. For your convenience, find the recipe for a version with meatballs at the end of this page.

Your Selection of Vegetables

What kind of vegetables are best for your Buddha Bowl? It really depends on which vegetables you have available and what you prefer. Get inspired by the following recommendations:

Classic: Lettuce leaves, sliced red radish, sliced cucumber, tomato slices, and bell pepper strips.

Healthy XXL: kale chopped, baby spinach, radicchio sliced, endives sliced, and edamame.

Latino vibe: black beans, fresh corn, cilantro, tomato cubes, cucumber cubes, grilled sweet potato cubes.

The Buddha Bowl Culinary Spice Kit includes the following spices:

Coarse brown mustard, nigella seeds

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Buddha Bowl

Asian Buddha Bowl

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This trending 'Buddha Bowl' is a colorful and contemporary vegetarian one-bowl meal. Healthy nigella in protein-rich quinoa balls fit in just right. If you are new to quinoa or short in time, you can simply add quinoa to your bowl and sprinkle the spice blend on top. For your convenience, find a meatball version and more options on our website.
 
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hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Shopping list

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup panko or any fine breadcrumbs
  • 1/8 cup chives finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup orange jam
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • 1 inch ginger grated
  • 1 lemon for juice
  • vegetable oil
  • salt & pepper
  • Your selection of vegetables for the salad

Culinary Spice Kit

  • Coarse brown mustard, nigella seeds

Instructions
 

Cook

  • Cook quinoa according to package instructions.

Salad dressing

  • In a small POT, heat orange jam with 1/2 cup of water, half of the ginger, and salt to taste.
  • Cook over slow heat for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in 1/2-1 tsp lemon juice. Set aside to cool.

Prepare balls

  • In a BOWL, combine onions, garlic, half of the ginger, chives, and Buddha Spices.
  • Add quinoa, salt & pepper to taste. Mix well.
  • Add 2 or more tbsp panko as needed to absorb most of the liquid.
  • Form little balls in the size of 1-inch diameter.
  • On a PLATE, roll the balls in the remaining panko until they are coated on all sides.

Fry

  • In a PAN, heat 4 tbsp oil over medium heat.
  • Fry quinoa balls on all sides until they turn brown and crisp.

Serve

  • Distribute salad in bowls.
  • Add quinoa balls and pour the dressing on top.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Variations
  • Make meatballs from poultry, pork, or veal instead of quinoa balls.
  • For the coating, add 2 tbsp or more sesame seeds to the panko.
  • Substitute chives with parsley or cilantro.

Buddha Bowl with Meatballs

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Cuisine Asian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Shopping list

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1/8 cup chives finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup panko or any fine breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup orange jam
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic grated or chopped
  • 1 inch ginger grated or chopped
  • vegetable oil
  • salt & pepper
  • Your selection of vegetables for the salad

Culinary Spice Kit

  • Coarse brown mustard, nigella seeds

Instructions
 

Salad dressing

  • In a small POT, heat orange jam with 1/2 cup of water, half of the ginger, and salt to taste.
  • Cook over slow heat for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in 1/2-1 tsp lemon juice. Set aside to cool.

Prepare

  • In a BOWL, combine egg yolk, onions, garlic, chives, tbsp panko, and Buddha Spices.
  • Add ground meat, salt & pepper to taste. Knead well.
  • Add more panko as needed to absorb most of the liquid.
  • Form little balls in the size of 0.5-inch diameter.
  • On a PLATE, roll the balls in the remaining panko until they are coated on all sides.

Fry

  • In a PAN, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium heat.
  • Add balls and fry them on all sides until they turn brown and are cooked through.

Serve

  • Distribute salad in bowls.
  • Add meatballs and pour the dressing on top.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Variations
  • Use a different ground meat: chicken, pork, or veal.
  • For the coating, substitute 2 tbsp white sesame seeds for the panko.
  • Substitute chives with parsley or cilantro.
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Jul, 2016
Cajun Shrimp

Cajun Shrimp

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Cajun Shrimps

Cajun Shrimp

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We are glad to bring a taste of New Orleans to your home with this Cajun blend and smoky chili for shrimp or fish fillet. For the side, we included amchoor powder for an exotic touch. It's made from dried green mangoes and adds a fruity flavor to the coleslaw to pair with the citrus flavor in the red bell pepper.
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hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Rice

  • 1 cup rice (basmati recommended)
  • salt

Shrimps

  • 1 lb shrimps fresh
  • 1 onion
  • 3 gloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • oil
  • salt and pepper

Cole Slaw

  • 1/4 head white cabbage
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup yogurt
  • salt
  • 1 fresh mango (optional)

Cajun Culinary Spice Kit

  • 1 pouch [1] Cajun Spices paprika, yellow mustard, oregano, thyme, and black pepper
  • 1 pouch [2] Cajun Spices cayenne
  • 1 pouch [3] Cajun Spices amchoor

Instructions
 

Rice

  • Cook rice according to package instructions.

Shrimps

  • In a medium BOWL mix fresh shrimps with chopped onion and grated garlic.
  • Add the Cajun Spices [1], as much from the Cajun Spices [2] to your individual heat level, lime juice, 1 tbsp. oil, and salt to taste.
  • Toss well and let’s marinade for 15 minutes. In the meantime prepare the cole slaw. (see below)
  • Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a large PAN over medium-low heat. Fry the shrimps until pink.

Coleslaw

  • Finely chop cabbage and bell pepper.
  • Mix yogurt with the spices in the Cajun Spices [3], 1/2 tbsp oil, pepper and salt to taste, and mix well with vegetables.

Enjoy!

  • Serve shrimps with rice and cole slaw.
  • Mango fans add fresh mango slices to the dish (optional). Enjoy!

Notes

If you want to use mayonnaise in place of yoghurt, you can skip the oil in the coleslaw.
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