Pickled Vegetables from Around the World

1)           Select the container for the pickled vegetables.  I usually use either a canning jar or a repurposed sanitized jar. 2)           Clean and slice vegetables to the size you want them.  Harder vegetables (like carrots) like to be cut into narrow pieces so they will pickle all the way through and not be too crunchy....
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Tutti Frutti Marinade for Soy Curls or Tofu

BY: THE JAROUDI FAMILY Ingredients: 1 cup soy curls or cubed extra firm tofu 1/4 cup aquafaba 2 Tbsp date paste 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp Tutti Fruitti Jaroudi Blend 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp miso paste 1/4 tsp black pepper Directions: 1.) If using dehydrated soy curls, rehydrate them according...
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Hoisin Sauce: salt, oil and sugar-free

Blend together:* 6 TBSP   Water 2 tsp   Sodium Free Rice Vinegar 8   Prunes 1 tsp   Toasted Sesame Seeds 1.5 tsp   Local Spicery Jin Yong 3 tsp   Local Spicery Depth 2 tsp   Local Spicery Sel-acious 1 tsp   Garlic Powder Pinch Cayenne Pepper, to taste * Note: You may have to double or triple recipe for it...
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Bok Kai Kung Pao, Vegan and Oil-free

Easy full-flavor vegan dish featuring Local Spicery’s Jin Yong Cantonese spice. Dish developed in honor of Bok Kai weekend 2024, Marysville, CA. For the demonstration on our Youtube channel:  CLICK HERE Sauce: 3/8 cup   Soy Sauce, low sodium 1/4 cup   Rice Vinegar, salt and sugar free 2 T            Sake or...
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Making Mustards

  American Prepared Mustard Ingredients: ½ cup cold water 3/8 cup yellow mustard powder ½ tsp sumac ¼ tsp turmeric 1/8 tsp garlic powder ¼ cup distilled white vinegar   Combine water, mustard, turmeric and garlic in a small non-reactive saucepan.  Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until it reduces to a thick paste that...
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Three Oil-Free Salad Dressings

Rincon Beach Sweet Vinaigrette* ¼ cup champagne vinegar 1 tsp sun-dried tomato powder 2 tsp Local Spicery Rincon seasoning (not salt free) ¼ cup pineapple juice 1 ½” thick slice of pineapple   Creamy Italian Dressing* 1/3 cup cannellini beans 2 TBSP tahini ½ cup warm water 2 tsp Local Spicery Sole della Toscana seasoning...
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Nick’s Easy Instapot Pinto Beans (no oil) served with Rice

Ingredients: 1 pound of dried pinto beans, rinsed 1 small onion, chopped (1/4” dice) 3 cloves garlic, minced 5-6 cups of water 1 TBSP Local Spicery Nick’s Mex Mix 1 Bay Leaf 2 tsp Milled Guajillo Chiles   Add everything to Instapot and pressure cook for 35 minutes, natural release. Serve with rice in a...
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Madras Veggie Soup

Ingredients: 1 Onion, Chopped 1 Shallot, Finely Chopped 3 Cloves of Garlic, Minced 3 Carrots, Chopped 1 Cup Frozen Peas 1/2 Cup Red Lentils, Rinsed 1 Can Diced Tomato, No Salt 1 Can Garbanzo Beans, Rinsed 1 Big Bag Fresh Spinach 1-2 Tablespoons Local Spicery Madras Curry 2 Tablespoons Local Spicery Bada Bing Bouillon plus...
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Spicy Curry Soup with Red Lentils

Ingredients 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 cloves, garlic, minced 2½” piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced or grated 1 TBSP, Local Spicery Bo-Kaap Curry (To purchase: CLICK HERE) ¼ tsp Chile flakes ¾ cup, dried red lentils 1-14.5 oz can, salt-free chopped tomatoes 1-13.5 oz can, unsweetened coconut milk 2 Medjool dates, pits removed...
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Vegan Peruvian Papa a la Huancaina (Potatoes in Yellow Sauce)

The Potatoes: About 6 baby potatoes per person (red or Yukon Gold), steamed for around 20-25 minutes.  The potatoes should be tender when pierced with a fork, with just a little resistance.  (I think of this as about 5 minutes before they would be ready to mash).  Do not overcook.  Chill overnight, then flatten each...
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Holiday Veggie Hash

Ingredients: ¾ pound, butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and sliced into ¼” thick triangles ¾ pound Brussels sprouts, stems trimmed, quartered, and any yellowed leaves removed 3 Fuyu persimmons, cut into ½” cubes 3 TBSP maple syrup ¾ tsp Saigon Cinnamon 1 TBSP Dijon mustard 2 TBSP balsamic vinegar 1 cup halved pecans drizzle of balsamic...
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Gifts of the Spicerer – Three simple sauces from kingdoms to the east for your holiday table. (SOS free)

Berbere (Spicy Ethiopian Sauce) Ingredients 1 small onion, minced 2-3 cloves, garlic, minced 1 TBSP fresh ginger, grated 2 TBSP Local Spicery Berbere 2 cups vegan broth or water (or 2 TBSP Local Spicery Bada Bing Bouillon Powder with 2 cups hot water) 14 oz. can salt-free organic tomatoes, diced 1 TBSP Local Spicery Sun...
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