Black bean sauce isn’t traditionally used for sushi, but I find that its robust flavor pairs well with mild vegetables. Fermented black soybeans add a depth of umami, a savory basic flavor, to this sauce that cannot be otherwise achieved with substituted ingredients….
Bottled versions of this sauce can be found on most grocers’ shelves. With just a few ingredients you most likely have on hand, you can create a tastier homemade version. Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 10 minutesMakes about 1½ cups (375 ml)1 cup (250 ml) orange juice½…
To keep this dressing light in flavor, use a neutral-flavored oil such as avocado, canola or grapeseed oil. For a nuttier flavor, use dark sesame oil or walnut oil. Prep Time: 15 minutes Makes about ½ cup (125 ml)½ cup (125 ml) white miso paste4 tablespoons Sushi Rice…
Heating the vinegar changes the flavor profile and offers a less pungent bite to accompany the sweetness of this sauce.Prep time: 10 minutesCook Time: about 5 minutesMakes about 2 cups (500 ml)1 cup (250 ml) rice vinegar1 cup (250 ml) Vegetarian Dashi (page 27)3…
PREP TIME: 10 minutes | COOK TIME: 25 minutes | YIELD: 3 cups This comforting sauce is easy, versatile and delicious! 1 Tbsp (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil ½ large yellow onion, diced Pinch red pepper flakes 1 large clove garlic, minced 1 Tbsp (15 ml) tomato paste 1 x…
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 25 minutes | YIELD: 8 x ½-cup servings If you have any of my other books, chances are you’ve heard me mention Puy lentils. These lentils are grown in the volcanic soils of the Auvergne region of France, and are considered the finest…
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 15 minutes | YIELD: 4 x 1-cup servings Isn’t your mouth watering after just reading the title of this one? This salad is beauty on a plate! Between perfectly roasted pears and spectacularly spiced pecans your taste buds will be taken to…
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 8 to 10 minutes | YIELD: 5 x 1-cup servings Orzo is the Italian word for barley. In the past, this rice-sized pasta was made from barley. Nowadays, it is made from wheat semolina. It is a light pasta option that pairs well with tons of…
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 15 minutes | YIELD: 4 x 1-cup servings This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice and odds and ends of vegetables you have in your refrigerator. Just use a combination of vegetables you already have, and be sure to cook the rice the day…
PREP: 10 minutes | COOK: 15 minutes | YIELD: 6 x 1-cup servings Collard greens they may drum up images of deep-fried Southern fare or you may be totally unfamiliar with them. Whatever the case, I urge you try them in this lightened-up recipe. Don’t worry……
PREP: 20 minutes | COOK: 20 minutes | YIELD: 7 x ½-cup servings The definition of fast food is roasted vegetables. Chop, dress and pop in the oven. In just 20 minutes, you’ve got an elegant side that is the perfect complement to a wide variety of mains. 1 lb…
PREP: 10 minutes active, 3 hours inactive | COOK: 0 minutes | YIELD: 6 x 1-cup servings I had this salad once at a Croatian friend,s house. I loved it so much I went home and made a huge Eat-Clean batch … and I then discovered that this salad really cleans out your…