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Hokkaido Pumpkin Curry
emointhekitchen Hokkaido pumpkin, also known as red kuri squash, scientifically known as Cucurbita maxima, is a type of winter squash that is native to Hokkaido, a northern island of Japan. Its vibrant red-orange skin and sweet, nutty flavour are what make this pumpkin variety well-known. People can prepare Hokkaido pumpkin in a variety of ways, including roasting, steaming, baking, or even using it in soups and stews. Its sweet flavour allows for its versatility as an ingredient that you can use in both savoury and sweet dishes. Due to the season of demand for pumpkins, it is often autumn. However, thanks to their long shelf life and ability to thrive…
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Curry made of red lentils
emointhekitchen This exotic recipe, full of fragrant spices, is a good example of how to prepare legumes in an interesting and tasty way. This is what one of them might look like. You can be creative and use any seasonal vegetable. I love dishes that are simple and require little work. One of them is this lentil curry, which cooks itself. Just throw all the ingredients into one pan and look forward to the result. Warm curry is an ideal dish for winter sleet. You will be happy to cook food full of flavours and aromas that are really easy to prepare. You will need: 3/4 cup red lentils 1/4…
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Sweet vegetable soup with Job’s-tears
emointhekitchen In the Chinese cycles of the seasons and the elements, Earth is often referred to as Indian Summer, or late summer, which is considered a time for slowing down and gathering in. The sweet taste enhances qi. However, this statement only applies to sweet and neutral, warm vegetables, all kinds of cereals, meat, fish, eggs, legumes, fats, nuts and seeds – in other words, it applies to all nutritious foods that have a delicate taste. All of these foods (although some relate to other organs) strengthen the qi of the spleen. Sweet moisturizes. This claim applies to cereals, root vegetables, fruit, dried fruit, fruit juices and sweeteners, such as…
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Warm Hokkaido cocktail with white chocolate
emointhekitchen This is a warming dessert for late autumn or winter days. From the TCM point of view, Hokkaido pumpkin is of warm nature and belongs to the element of the earth. Together with warm spices (pepper, turmeric, ginger and cloves), strengthens digestion and keeps you warm during the cold snap. You will need: 150 ml of fresh pumpkin puree 450 ml of coconut milk 130 g of white chocolate (you can try the vegan variant of white chocolate) I have found a homemade one on this website: ¼ teaspoon of ground ginger (I am using a grater that removes the fibres) 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 tsp vanilla powder…
