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Hojicha soy milk jelly

14/08/2021 Leave a comment


Hojicha soy milk vegan jelly

ビーガンほうじ茶豆乳ゼリー

Hojicha Powder has s fragrant aroma and nutty, roasted taste.
The easiest way to make a latte is by using superfine Hojicha Powder which you can easily turn into a delicious jelly with agar agar . (Adding a little sweetener to taste if you wish )

Like many other green teas, hojicha provides a sense of relaxation and I think has a calming comforting effect.
I often cosy up with a hojicha latte in the winter time.
There maybe something behind this due to the presence of L-Theanine that contributes to hojicha’s relaxing effects. L-Theanine is an amino acid present in green tea that can ease symptoms of stress, depression and anxiety.

Hojicha roasted green tea also contains vitamins (Vitamin A, C, and E) that are known to fight against the common cold and help regulate the immune system.

So easy to make all you need is

x1 heaped teaspoon of hojicha powder sifted into a pan, add to this a little hot water about a tablespoon and mix into a paste then add to this x2 cups of cold good quality soy milk ( I like Bonsoy ). Give it a mix (you can add a little sweetener if you like I added a teaspoon of maple syrup ) Then sprinkle on top x2 teaspoons of agar agar powder. As a rule x1 teaspoon of powder to x1 cup of liquid ( you can also use this method with matcha powder also to make a matcha soy milk jelly. Start to heat up the milk gently you don’t want to burn it and stir in the agar agar. When you see bubbles start to appear take it off the heat before it boils as you don’t want to boil the soy milk. Let it cool a little and then pour it into your chosen mould. I like to use little glass cups which you can either eat from straight out the cup or tip out onto a plate.


After you have filled your mould leave it in the fridge to set . Top with a little soy cream and a cherry on top for decoration if you wish.


This vegan jelly is a delicious light dessert that might be good for the mind and the body. Not many desserts can say that.

Autumn Food, Blog

Tonyu & Miso Nabe

24/11/2018 Leave a comment

Tonyu means soy milk in Japanese and nabe is a kind of one pot dish.

This thick and creamy nabe is full of vegetables and tofu it is comforting and filling but also healthy.

Its so quick to make all you need to do is prepare what vegetables you want to use.

I used napa cabbage,kale,leek,broccoli,carrot,pumpkin,tofu and a selection of Japanese mushrooms.

Start by steaming the vegetables first that take the longest so the carrot and the pumpkin and leave things like the kale and broccoli until the last minute.

In a pan add two cups of kombu dashi (leave a piece of kombu submerged in water over night or simmer for 15 mins) and two cups of soy milk,add one tablespoon of mirin and bring to a gentle simmer. Add your miso about two tablespoons and gently stir in.

Pour your broth into a large pot and add your vegetables and tofu. Serve with rice. (If you have a donabe pot like this one you can cook them all together in the same pot, just add your broth and vegetables pop on the lid and simmer )

A perfect meal for a cold day but so easy to make.

Autumn Food, Blog, Spring Food, Summer Food, Winter Food

Kinako Latte

28/06/2018 Leave a comment

Kinako (黄粉) Japanese roasted soybean flour. You will probably know it from being dusted over wagashi like Mochi . Did you know it also makes a delicious and nutritious drink? Kinako is a Japanese superfood being packed full of protein,and rich in dietary fibre,calcium,potassium,vitamin B1 and A.

That sweet nutty flavour makes a comforting alternative to tea or coffee or have it cold with ice in the summer.

Just add two heaped teaspoons of sifted Kinako to a pan with a teaspoon of sweetener. I like to use coconut palm sugar. Add a cup of your favourite plant based milk. Soy or almond work well. Heat gently whisking well . If you have an electric frother use this to create a nice foam for the top that you can dust with more Kinako before serving. If you want this cold just chill for a few hours mix and add ice before serving. Why not add Kinako to your favourite smoothies it works well with banana. Or add to ice cream for a nutty flavour topping. Sprinkle onto cereal or granola. This stuff is not just for Japanese sweets .

Blog, Summer Food

Simple Broad Bean ( Fava Bean ) Soup With Tofu

15/06/2018 Leave a comment

This is such a simple soup, light and tasty perfect for summer when the fava beans are in season. I actually used a can of precooked beans for this recipe which made it even more super easy but you can used fresh cooked beans if you wish.

First drain a can of fava beans ( in the UK we call them broad beans), then add one cup of vegetable stock and simmer until heated. Add one heap teaspoon of sweet white miso paste and dissolve. Transfer to a blender and pulse, then add soy milk until you get your required soup consistently. Reheat your soup when required . Add cubes of silken tofu and a few sesame seeds to finish.

Lovely served with these Temari Sushi. You can follow the Temari Sushi on my other recipe and if you would like to make the sashimi just follow from the Tekka don recipe.

I also made black sesame goma dofu just follow the goma dofu recipe and instead of adding nut butter add black sesame paste or syrup. Goes lovely with a raspberry syrup just cook up a few raspberries with maple syrup mash while cooking then strain the juice.

A perfect summer meal .

 

Blog, Summer Food

Breakfast Tofu & Yuzu Mousse With Fruit Compote

23/05/2018 Leave a comment

A light and refreshing mousse which is wonderful for breakfast or as a dessert.

In a blender blend together two tablespoons of soy yogurt,two tablespoons of yuzu or lemon juice,100ml of soy milk,3/4 block of silken tofu,one ripe banana and one tablespoon of soft or melted coconut butter. Blend and pour into your chosen bowls or glasses and refrigerate. You can do this the night before so it’s ready in the morning .

To make the fruit compote I used a handful of raspberries and blueberries and one tablespoon of yuzu juice and one tablespoon of maple syrup. Heat gently until the fruit is cooked. Depending on if you want a warm or cold compote on your mousse either make the night before and refrigerate or make in the morning to spoon onto your mousse. I also topped mine with matcha granola. For the recipe just search matcha or matcha granola.

 

 

 

Blog, Summer Food

Tofu cheese

17/06/2017 Leave a comment

This cheese is totally nut free and made from soy milk. I adapted this from my friend in Japan cotokimiki on Instagram so I would like to thank her for the inspiration on this recipe.
This cheese has a crumbly texture very similar I think to ricotta so it’s a good one to add to pasta like on the top of spaghetti. I also think it’s a nice one for breakfast maybe with some refreshing marmalade.

All you need is to add 300ml of soy milk to a pan with three tablespoons of brown rice vinegar and one heaped tablespoon of nutritional yeast and a 1/4 teaspoon of Himalayan pink salt heat it gently but do not let it boil. As the soy milk starts to heat you will see it start to turn into cheese. Gently give it a stir then pour out the liquid into a cheese bag or muslin cloth and give it some gentle squeezes to drain off excess liquid all you are left with in the bag is a soft cheese and hang it over night at room temperature. The next day turn out your cheese into a bowl. At this point if you wish roll your cheese in some fresh chopped chives or chopped cranberries and refrigerate for 24 hours and it’s ready.

Blog, Spring Food

Spring green soup

17/04/2017 Leave a comment


Spring greens soup
An easy filling soup using spring green vegetables miso and soy milk

Ingredients
A selection of green vegetables equal amounts .
I used broccoli, courgette ( zucchini ) edamame
Komatsuna Japanese mustard spinach ( you could use cabbage napa cabbage bok choy ( pak choi ) or spinach as an alternative), asparagus tips and watercress .
And two small peeled potatoes chopped into quarters this helps to thicken your soup .
One tablespoon of white miso
Salt and pepper to taste
Soy milk

First steam your vegetables until tender and bright green and your potatoes are cooked ( I used frozen edamame so I dropped a handful into the water to cook a few mins under the steaming vegetables .)
When ready put your vegetables into a food processor add your miso and blend with a little of your hot water used for steaming .
When blended add equal parts soy milk and hot cooking water until you reach your desired consistency.
Add a little salt and pepper to taste maybe a swirl of soy cream and a few sprigs of water cress for decoration.
Wonderful as a side dish or as a healthy lunch with a warm piece of bread.

Blog, Summer Food

Soy milk miso rice with vegetables

20/05/2016 Leave a comment

Adding this creamy miso soy milk sauce to rice is so satisfying.

Cook some Japanese rice and leave on warm

To make your sauce add one tablespoon of white miso to warmed soy milk ( about two cups ) in a pan and simmer .

Make a kuzu slurry with one teaspoon kuzu powder mixed with a tiny amount of water only about 1/4 teaspoon and make into a paste. Add this to your milk ( this should thicken your sauce )

Put your rice in a shallow bowl and pour over the miso soy milk sauce .

Add your choice of toppings . I used steamed vegetables

( shiitake,corn,komatsuna,peppers,salad leaves,okra,zucchini and cress)  silken tofu and some soy mince .

Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onion.