Entries by Maile Risch

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Pico de Gallo

INTRODUCTION Perfect raw, this is a wonderful accompaniment to burritos and nachos, quesadillas, and salads. Recipe by Chef Sofia Flores Florencia @abuelitatechnology INGREDIENTS 1 large ripe and juicy heirloom tomato or 2 medium-sized tomatoes 1-2 spicy fresh green chili pepper, spicy yellow chili pepper, or a few fresh Hawaiian chili peppers, adjust amount of chili peppers […]

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Haole Koa Cucumber Avocado Salad

INTRODUCTION Chill cucumber if making in the middle of summer for that extra refreshing feel! Shichimi togarashi is a Japanese 7-spice blend for sprinkling at the end, which can be substituted for another red chili pepper spice blend or spicy furikake. Recipe by Chef Sofia Flores Florencia @abuelitatechnology INGREDIENTS 1 heirloom cucumber, bite-size chunks 2 Tablespoons […]

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Haole Koa Habanero Salsa

INTRODUCTION This salsa shines with simple maize masa-based food, roasted sweet root veggies, and local white fish. Recipe by Chef Sofia Flores Florencia @abuelitatechnology INGREDIENTS 2 Tablespoons green haole koa seeds, soaked or unsoaked 2 habanero peppers, deseeded and thinly sliced 1 shallot, thinly sliced Juice of 1/2 orange Juice of 1 lime Drizzle of extra virgin olive […]

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Fermented Haole Koa Buds and Green Tomatoes

INTRODUCTION Do you love fermented foods? Adapted from Leda Meredith’s recipe for lacto-fermented green tomatoes in her book Pickling Everything, this recipe takes a further tropical twist with the addition of unopened haole koa flower buds. If you don’t have feral cherry tomatoes taking over your garden or in a wild space near you, any green tomato (seeds […]

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Plant Based Taco Meat

INTRODUCTION Looking for plant-based, vegan protein ideas? This hearty haole koa mix is filling and has a beautiful color. Any extras can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week. Recipe by Chef Sofia Flores Florencia @abuelitatechnology INGREDIENTS ¼ cup green haole koa seeds, soaked or unsoaked 2 cups carrots, roughly chopped ½ cup pumpkin seeds […]

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Salsa Macha

INTRODUCTION This chili and oil-based salsa will keep fresh for about a year in the fridge if the container that it is stored in and the blender are super dry. Moisture will make the salsa less shelf-stable. Recipe by Chef Sofia Flores Florencia @abuelitatechnology INGREDIENTS 1 cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup green haole koa […]

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Haole Koa Tempeh

INTRODUCTION Haole koa tempeh, known as tempe lamtoro or tempe mlandingan, is the third most popular tempeh in Central Java, Indonesia. Tempeh is a delicate process of growing a living organism, so much will depend on the temperature and humidity. It will take about 1-3 days of incubation to ferment, depending on your environment. Be […]