Entries by Maile Risch

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Spiny Amaranth Puree

INTRODUCTION This incredible green puree is an amazing addition to any dish which needs a wild boost.  Vibrant in color, it’s perfect poured on top of soups, pasta, grains, cooked veggies, in smoothies…we love it in nearly everything. INGREDIENTS 4 cups Spiny Amaranth leaves, cleaned 1 gallon water, salted reserved blanching ice water STEP 1 […]

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Spiny Amaranth Frittata

INTRODUCTION Enjoy this egg dish with breakfast, brunch, or anytime.  It’s less dense than an omelet, yet more elegant than scrambled eggs…and packed with wild nutrition! INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups Amaranth 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms 1 clove garlic 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes 1/2 cup milk or almond milk […]

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Haole Koa Spring Salad

INTRODUCTION Fresh and beautiful, this recipe brings the feeling of a verdant spring even though haole koa is available year-round. Recipe by Chef Sofia Flores Florencia @abuelitatechnology INGREDIENTS ¼ cup green haole koa seeds, soaked or unsoaked ¼ cup cooked quinoa 1 handful fresh English peas, snap peas, or green beans 6 large mint leaves minced, plus more […]

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Guaje and Rajas con Crema

INTRODUCTION Rajas are strips or slices of poblano chilies. Guaje is the name for haole koa in Spanish. This delicious vegan crema can be eaten as a side dish, put into sandwiches, and more. Recipe by Chef Sofia Flores Florencia @abuelitatechnology INGREDIENTS 4 poblano chili, deseeded and sliced 1 sweet Maui onion, sliced 1 Tablespoon olive […]

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Salsa Verde

INTRODUCTION Delicious roasted flavor, lots of fresh lime juice on top, and a creamy consistency. INGREDIENTS 1 pound tomatillos, husked and quartered (roughly 3 cups) 1/2 onion, large dice (roughly 1 cup, large chop) 4 cloves garlic 2 jalapeño, seeds removed, and cut in half 1/2 cup green haole koa seeds, soaked or unsoaked 1/2 bunch of […]

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Mole Verde

INTRODUCTION This green mole is delicious and fresh! The flavors are bright and alive and pair well with any roasted vegetable or tamales. If you are going to warm up a bit to serve, just warm and avoid going into a simmer as the flavors will change completely. Cover image shows a bed of beans, […]

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Haole Koa Candy

INTRODUCTION Inspired by Chef Jeff Sheer’s use of haole koa seeds in a brittle for the 13-course wild food-themed Modern Savage dinner in 2016. INGREDIENTS 2 cups sugar ¼ pound unsalted butter 6 Tablespoons brown rice syrup 1 ⅓ cups water ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 ½ cups green haole koa seeds, soaked or unsoaked 1 ½ cups macadamia […]