Herb-based Veggie-Chia Porridge

[Herb-based Veggie-Chia Porridge](ハーブ風味の野菜チアシード粥).

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Inspired by a traditional Japanese dish “Nanakusagayu” which means “Seven Herb Rice Porridge.” On the seventh day of the New Year, we prepare this herbal breakfast meal, wishing for good health throughout the year.  

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Traditional Ingredients “7 spring herbs” are:.

セリ
water dropwort
ナズナ
shepherd's purse
ゴギョウ
cudweed
ハコベラ
chickweed
ホトケノザ
henbit
スズナ
turnip
スズシロ
daikon radish.

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In Japan, they sell these herbs conveniently packed in one. 

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However, since I live overseas, 7 herbs are not readily available. So I just used whatever healthy herbs and veggies I had access to.

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I also tried to make a Keto-conscious Porridge by using chia seeds instead of rice. The recipe is also anti-inflammatory and ALL ORGANIC.

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I really wanted to make this and pray for good health this year.

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So, here it is! My vegan-ketogenic “(More than 7) Herbal base Veggie-Chia Porridge.”.

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::1 Small Serving::
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Herbal Soup:.

1/4 cup dried lemon balm.

1 tbsp dried basil.

Pinch of dried dill.

Pinch of dried rosemary.

3 cups of distilled water.

1/2 tsp Himalayan salt.

2 pinches black pepper.

1 tsp turmeric.

1/2 tsp ginger

1 tsp minced onion.

Boil the above.

Add:

2 tbsp (24g) White chia seeds. (I grinded them for easier digestion and absorption.) 6g Protein/ 0 Net Carb / 0 Sugar/ 8g Fat/ 120 Cal.

Veggies:.

Parseley

Cilantro

2 endive leaves

3 shiitake mushrooms (I actually added the shiitake while making the soup. It adds nice flavor.)

Pea shoots

Kale

Arugula

Spinach.

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Believe it or not, it came out tasty and had a Japanese flavor to it.  It's a simple, herbal and healthy meal. May the health be with us all!

Tahini-Coconut Milk Tofu Curry with Cauliflower "Rice"

（日本語は下記）

[Tahini-Coconut Milk Tofu Curry with Cauliflower "Rice"]

Felt like eating a curry rice, so just to be on a safe side with CARB, I used cauliflower instead of rice.  I've made an 'imaginary rice' with tofu before, however, since I'm using it for the meat substitute, I used cauliflower which actually looks more ricey than tofu. :D  Mixing Tahini, adding nut flavor, with  Coconut Milk (Unsweetened Canned) was a hit! <3

INGREDIENTS:

1/5 Trader Joe's High-Protein Tofu 

1/2 Celery Stalk (Any veggie. I think a red bell pepper would've added a nice color to this dish...)

100g Cauliflower

1/3 Cup (about 3 tbsp) Canned Coconut Milk (Unsweetened) --- Just use the white "milk" part. Save the clear "oil" for other dishes or smoothies. If you put the Coconut Milk CAN in a fridge, they will separate nicely. The white "milk" part will solidify.

1tbsp Tahini Butter

2tbsp Curry Powder

1tbsp Olive Oil (If you'd like to fry the Tofu pieces, which I did this time. Also, to increase the FAT Intake. Next time, I'd try without. Just to try different ways. Probably less greasy!)

Other seasonings: sprinkle of cumin, sea salt, garlic and onion powders. (This part is adjusted to your own taste)

DIRECTION:

1. Steam the Cauliflower, and chop them tiny like 'rice.'

2. Chop the Tofu and Celery (any veggie) into small pieces. Put olive oil in a saucer-pan, and stir-fry them.

3. Add Canned Coconut Milk (Unsweetened) into the saucer-pan, curry powder, tahini butter and other seasonings mentioned above or tailor to your own liking.

4. Serve. :))

NUTRITIONAL VALUES: 503 CAL / 44g FAT / 7g NET CARB / 21g PROTEIN

(Without Olive Oil: 383 CAL / 30g FAT / 7g NET CARB / 21g PROTEIN)

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[タヒニ・ココナッツミルク・豆腐カレーとカリフラワー「ご飯」]

カレーライス（日本のカレーのルートは違うけど）を食べたくなって、炭水化物の摂取量を気をつけるように、ご飯の代わりにカリフラワーを使った。ちょっと前に、豆腐をご飯に仕立てて食事を作ったけど、今回は豆腐はお肉の代わりに使っているので、カリフラワーに白羽の矢が。これが、豆腐よりもご飯っぽい。ソースは、タヒニを加えたら、いい感じのナッツ風味が出せて、ココナッツミルク（缶詰のもの、砂糖不使用）とよくブレンドされてヒット作品に！

用意するもの:

 1/5 Trader Joe's の高タンパク質豆腐（普通の豆腐でも全然OK、私は今回はトレジョーのを使用）

1/2 セロリ (何の野菜でも良し〜。赤いピーマンが色合いが良くて合いそう)

100g カリフラワー

1/3 カップ (約 3 tbsp) 缶詰のココナッツミルク (砂糖不使用) --- 白いミルクの部分だけ使う。透明なオイルの部分は他の料理やスムージーなどに残して置く。ココナッツミルクの缶詰を冷蔵庫に入れて置くと、うまい具合に分離するので、いつも常備として置いておく。ミルクの部分が固まってスプーンで取りやすい。

1tbsp タヒニ・バター

2tbsp カレー・パウダー

1tbsp オリーブオイル (豆腐をステーキ風に焼く場合。それと脂質摂取量を増やすために、私は今回使った。次回は無しでやってみようかと。色々違う方法で。多分ギトギトしなくて済む)

他の調味料は、クーミン、海塩、オニオンパウダーなど、好みで味付ける

作り方:

1. カリフラワーを蒸して、ご飯みたいに細かくきざむ。

2. 豆腐を食べやすい大きさに切っておく。セロリ（野菜は何でも良い）も同様。オリーブオイルを鍋に入れて、豆腐と野菜を炒める。

3. 上記の（２）に缶詰のココナッツミルク（砂糖無使用）を足して、カレーパウダー、タヒニバターと他の調味料（上記参照）を入れてかき混ぜる。

4. いただきま〜す :))

栄養価値: 503 カロリー / 44g 脂質 / 7g ネット炭水化物摂取量 / 21g タンパク質

(オリーブオイル抜き: 383 カロリー / 30g 脂質 / 7g ネット炭水化物摂取量/ 21g タンパク質)