commit: 52f85c18e98ad14378a963fff50ac9deb6316f81
parent d170208621bba30ca6a97c4d7d8749e7484a9774
Author: Rekka <rekkabell@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2019 17:40:08 -0500
New recipe: tzaziki
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7 files changed, 64 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-)
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diff --git a/media/ingredients/persian.cucumbers.png b/media/ingredients/persian.cucumbers.png
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diff --git a/media/ingredients/shelled.hemp.seeds.png b/media/ingredients/shelled.hemp.seeds.png
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diff --git a/media/ingredients/silken.tofu.png b/media/ingredients/soft.tofu.png
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diff --git a/media/recipes/tzaziki.jpg b/media/recipes/tzaziki.jpg
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diff --git a/scripts/database/ingredients.ndtl b/scripts/database/ingredients.ndtl
@@ -45,6 +45,11 @@ Brown Lentils
TAGS
Legume
Lentil
+Shelled hemp seeds
+ BREF : Hemp seeds are produced from the hemp plant {*Cannabis sativa L*}. Hemp seeds contain the perfect balance of essential amino acids for sustaining good health. They are a rich source of {*protein*}, {*zinc*} and {*iron*}.
+ LONG
+ & Hemp belongs to the same family as marijuana, but both are different. Hemp contains less than 1% of the psychoactive drug present in marijuana. The plant thrives a variety of growing conditions, make it a very hardy plant. The oil in hemp seeds can go rancid quickly, they should be used up quickly and should be stored in a cool environment. Cooking hemp seeds destoys their nutritional benefits, it's better to eat them raw or to add them to foods after cooking {{ref|http://www.seedguides.info/hemp-seeds/}}.
+ & Hemp has many other uses, it is used to make paper, textiles, plastics and fuel.
Tempeh
COLOR : #875A2C
@@ -321,7 +326,12 @@ Yellow Onion
~ OTHER VEGETABLES
Cucumber
- BREF : Cucumbers are usually more than 90% water.
+ BREF : There are many varieties of cucumbers, but the 3 main are: slicing, pickling and seedless. Cucumbers are 95% water, making them a low-energy food.
+Persian cucumbers
+ PARENT : Cucumber
+ BREF : Persian cucumbers are of the Burpless variety, meaning they are easy to digest and have a pleasant taste. They are crisp, sweet and void of developed seeds. It is harvested when 4-6" in length, when they are at peak sweetness. They absorb flavors quickly, unlike garden cucumbers.
+ LONG
+ & They are sometimes marketed as seedless or burpless, because the seeds and skin of other varieties of cucumbers are said to give some people {{gas|https://www.livestrong.com/article/471722-why-do-cucumbers-upset-my-digestion/}}.
Eggplant
Zucchini
BREF : Zucchini squash, or {*courgette*}, are summer squashes. They can be dark or light green. Botanically they are treated as vegetables, but they are fruits. Zucchini squah can be harvested when young, or later once it has grown to 6-8" long. Immature squashes have better flavor, with a spongy yet firm texture. Zucchini are a low energy food, being 94% water, and are a source of {*vitamin A*}, {*vitamin C*} and {*iron*}.
@@ -433,9 +443,15 @@ Kiwi
Apple
Apples
Lemon
- BREF : Fun fact: lemon juice can be used as an invisible ink, revealed with heat.
+ BREF : Lemons are a citrus fruit with a distinctive sour taste. They are a rich source of {*vitamin C*}.
+ LONG
+ & Lemon is sometimes used as a short-term preservative on foods (apples, avocados, bananas) that brown or oxidize after being sliced.
Lemon Zest
+ PARENT : Lemon
+ BREF : The rind of lemons can be grated, and used as 'zest' in baking and many other recipes.
Lemon Juice
+ PARENT : Lemon
+ BREF : Lemon juice is used in many culinary and cleaning uses.
Orange
BREF : In the early 16th century, the orange was considered a luxury item and rich people would grow it in private conservatories called "orangeries".
Pear
@@ -657,10 +673,10 @@ White Miso
COLOR : #955C19
Tofu
COLOR : #EFEFEF
- BREF : The word {_bean curds_} for tofu has been used in the US since 1840. See also: {{silken tofu}}, {{burmese tofu}}.
-Silken Tofu
+ BREF : The word {_bean curds_} for tofu has been used in the US since 1840. See also: {{soft tofu}}, {{burmese tofu}}.
+Soft tofu
PARENT : Tofu
- COLOR : #EFEFEF
+ BREF : Soft tofu, as its name suggests, is a softer version of tofu. It has a high water content, this should be taken into consideration when added to recipes. It is often used to make sauces, or smoothies.
Burmese Tofu
PARENT : Tofu
COLOR : #EFEFEF
@@ -802,6 +818,10 @@ Peppermint oil
BREF : Peppermint oil is made from peppermint leaves, obtained by extracting the oils from dried or fresh leaves and the flowering tops of the plant using alcohol.
LONG
& Peppermint oil is used as an insect repellent against ants, flying insects and spiders. Peppermint oil is a stronger ingredient than peppermint extract, often used in candy-making.
+Fresh dill
+ BREF : Dill is an herb, a wispy fern-like plant. This herb is a cross of {{lemon}}, parsley and {{anise}}.
+ LONG
+ & Dill is best used fresh. It is often used to flavor pickles and soups.
~ MISC
diff --git a/scripts/database/recipes.ndtl b/scripts/database/recipes.ndtl
@@ -1,5 +1,37 @@
DATABASE.recipes = `
+Tzaziki
+ DATE : 2019-12-06
+ TAGS
+ sauce
+ TIME : 10
+ SERV : 8 servings
+ DESC
+ & Making tzaziki is easy. This is a basic recipe that works well enough with all kinds of substitutions, depending on dietary restrictions.
+ & {*Substitutions*}
+ & It is possible to use {{sunflower seeds}}, cashews and {{tofu}} to replace the hemp seeds. In this recipe, I used half hemp and half soy, because hemp — while being nutritious — is not cheap. Using just {{shelled hemp seeds}} — wallet permitting — is very possible, although you may have to add more water.
+ & If using cashews or sunflower seeds, you should pre-soak them for a few hours prior to blending (discard the soaking water and rinse them well). If using only tofu, you may not require extra water in the recipe.
+
+ INST
+ Preparation
+ - Blend {_1/2 cup_} of {{shelled hemp seeds }} with {_225g_} of {{soft tofu}}, {_3 cloves_} of {{garlic}}, {_1/4 cup_} of {{water}} and the juice of {_1_} {{lemon}}.
+ - Mince the {{fresh dill}} and {{fresh mint}}, set aside.
+ - Cut {_1_} cucumber into small cubes.
+ - Add {{fresh dill}}, {{fresh mint}}, the cubed {{persian cucumbers}} and {_1 pinch_} of {{salt}} to the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
+ - Garnish with some {{fresh mint}} and {{fresh dill}} leaves.
+
+ INGR
+ Main
+ Shelled hemp seeds : 1/2 cup
+ Soft tofu : 250g
+ Garlic : 2 cloves
+ Water : 1/4 cup
+ Lemon : 1, juiced
+ Fresh Dill : 1 tbsp
+ Fresh Mint : 1 tbsp
+ Persian cucumbers : 2
+ Salt : pinch
+
Spicy stirfry chickpeas
DATE : 2019-06-25
TAGS
@@ -518,10 +550,10 @@ BORSCHT WITH TOFU SOUR CREAM
& Funny to think that when I was a kid, I didn't want to go anywhere near beets. For the longest time, it was this thing that my family served around xmas time and that i didn't like. How things change! I buy beets regularly now, I use it to make pasta sauce, to serve over salads, to mix into smoothies and now to make Borscht!
& Devine has been taking russian classes every week, and he comes back from his lessons with new words to teach me. Last week, he not only returned with new words, he also brought back a Borscht recipe. Borscht fits perfectly in the Grim Grains universe - It's bright, red, beautiful and delicious!
% recipes/borscht.with.tofu.sour.cream.1.jpg
- & Borscht is traditionally served with sour cream, so evidently I needed to have that be part of this recipe as well! A lot of vegan sour cream recipes have cashews, because of my tree nut allergy, i had to opt for something different. Silken tofu does the job well, the mix of that plus lemon and apple cider vinegar gives a perfect sour taste! Sour cream recipe adapted from {{The blender girl|http://healthyblenderrecipes.com/recipes/tonys_vegan_tofu_sour_cream}}.
+ & Borscht is traditionally served with sour cream, so evidently I needed to have that be part of this recipe as well! A lot of vegan sour cream recipes have cashews, because of my tree nut allergy, i had to opt for something different. soft tofu does the job well, the mix of that plus lemon and apple cider vinegar gives a perfect sour taste! Sour cream recipe adapted from {{The blender girl|http://healthyblenderrecipes.com/recipes/tonys_vegan_tofu_sour_cream}}.
INST
Tofu sour cream
- - Drain the pack of {{silken tofu}}, press it lightly with a cloth or paper towels to remove some of the water.
+ - Drain the pack of {{soft tofu}}, press it lightly with a cloth or paper towels to remove some of the water.
- Put the {{tofu}}, {_1 tsp_} of {{whole cane sugar}}, {_1 tbsp_} of {{apple cider vinegar}} and {_5 tsp_} of {{lemon juice}} in a bowl. Blend until smooth.
- Put in the refrigerator for {#1 hour#} to give it time to thicken.
Borscht
@@ -533,7 +565,7 @@ BORSCHT WITH TOFU SOUR CREAM
- At the end, take pot off heat and stir in {_2 tsp_} of {{lemon juice}}. You can serve as is if you like a chunkier soup, otherwise purée it with a handblender. Serve hot with tofu sour cream! For thicker and tastier Borscht, cook the soup the day before you plan to eat it. Let it cool and refrigerate it. It tastes better the next day, just re-heat it. Trust me, it'll be delicious.
INGR
Sour cream
- Silken tofu : 1 pack
+ Soft tofu : 1 pack
Whole cane sugar : 1 tsp
Apple cider vinegar : 1 tbsp
Lemon juice : 5 tsp
@@ -738,7 +770,7 @@ MASON JAR BREAD PUDDING
INST
Preparation
- Preheat oven at {#350F#}
- - Combine {_1/4 cup_} of {{tofu}} (or silken tofu), {_1/3 cup_} of {{soy milk}} and {_1/4 tsp_} of {{vanilla extract}}. Blend until smooth.
+ - Combine {_1/4 cup_} of {{tofu}} (or soft tofu), {_1/3 cup_} of {{soy milk}} and {_1/4 tsp_} of {{vanilla extract}}. Blend until smooth.
- Take a {_1/2 pint_} wide-mouthed mason jar. Fill it up halfway with {{bread crusts}}. Add a bit of {{dried raisins}}, pour liquid to cover Until it's at a level with bread crusts
- Cover with more bread crusts and dried raisins. Pour more liquid onto it, until the jar is about 3/4 full.
- Sprinkle {_1 tsp_} of {{whole cane sugar}} on top, decorate with slices of {{apple}} and add {{cinnamon}} to taste.
@@ -747,7 +779,7 @@ MASON JAR BREAD PUDDING
Main
Bread crusts : 1/2 cup, packed
Dried raisins : 1 tbsp
- Silken tofu : 1/4 cup
+ Soft tofu : 1/4 cup
Soy milk : 1/3 cup
Vanilla extract : 1/4 tsp
Whole cane sugar : 1 tsp
@@ -1028,7 +1060,7 @@ SWEET MOCK EEL NIGIRI
TIME : 50
SERV : 2 servings
DESC
- & Burmese tofu is not really tofu, I know, it's confusing. At first, I thought it was tofu blended with turmeric, far from it! Burmese tofu is made with chickpea flour, one of my staple foods. The cool thing about it, is that it takes 10 minutes to make and sets under 1 hour. It's a great soy-free alternative, and the texture is comparable to that of silken tofu.
+ & Burmese tofu is not really tofu, I know, it's confusing. At first, I thought it was tofu blended with turmeric, far from it! Burmese tofu is made with chickpea flour, one of my staple foods. The cool thing about it, is that it takes 10 minutes to make and sets under 1 hour. It's a great soy-free alternative, and the texture is comparable to that of soft tofu.
% recipes/sweet.mock.eel.nigiri.1.jpg
& The original recipe for chickpea tofu, I believe, was sourced from a book called {{The Burmese kitchen|http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0871317680/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0871317680&linkCode=as2&tag=girl07-20}} by Aung Thein.
& This recipe will use up about half of the burmese tofu, which means you'll have a whole other half to use in other meals.
@@ -1809,7 +1841,7 @@ CHICKPEA KELP SANDWICH
- Season with {{black pepper}} and some {{shichimi togarashi}}, serve over toasted sliced bread.
INGR
Tofu Mayo
- Tofu : 1 cup, silken
+ Tofu : 1 cup, soft
Olive oil : 3 tbsp
Apple cider vinegar : 2 tbsp
Dijon mustard : 3 tbsp
