The Complete Book of Raw Food (82 page)

BY
S
HARON
E
LAM

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DVANCED PREP
:
5 to 8 days for sprouts
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MMEDIATE PREP
:
25 min

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IELDS
4 cups
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PECIAL
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QUIPMENT
Food Processor

3 cups sunflower seeds, sprouted

2 tablespoons lemon juice

Braggs Liquid Aminos, to taste

1 small red onion, well chopped by hand or in small food processor

¼ cup parsley, freshly chopped

¼ to ½ cup fresh dill

4 cloves garlic

dash of cayenne, or more to taste

Process sunflower seeds, lemon juice and Aminos in food processor. Process remaining ingredients in small food processor and then add to first ingredients.

Sunny Pâté

B
Y
N
OMI
S
HANNON

A
DVANCED PREP
:
12 to 16 hours for sprouts
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MMEDIATE PREP
:
35 min

Y
IELDS
8 cups
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PECIAL
E
QUIPMENT
Food processor, heavy-duty juicer or blender

3 cups sunflower seeds, soaked 8 to 12 hours and sprouted 2 to 4 hours

1 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice

½ cup roughly chopped scallions

½ cup raw tahini

2 tablespoons nama shoyu or

1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt and 3 to 4 tablespoons water

2 to 4 slices red onion, cut in chunks

4 to 6 tablespoons coarsely chopped parsley

2 to 3 medium cloves garlic, coarsely chopped

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste (optional)

In a food processor, process the sunflower seeds, lemon juice, scallions, tahini, nama shoyu, onion, parsley, garlic and cayenne (if using) to a smooth paste. Adjust the seasonings to taste. The pâté will develop a stronger garlic flavor after a few hours. This recipe tastes best after several hours to a day in the refrigerator, when all the flavors have had a chance to meld.

Note:
If you do not have a food processor or heavy-duty juicer, this recipe can also be made using a heavy-duty blender (K-Tec HP3 or Vita-Mix). If you use a heavy-duty blender, you may have to add additional liquid to keep from straining the blender motor. Keep in mind that your results may have a wetter consistency.

If your food processor is not large enough, make this recipe in batches. It can also be made with a heavy-duty juicer such as a Champion or Green Star using the blank plate. (Put all ingredients except the tahini and dried spices through the juicer, then stir in the tahini and spices.)

Variation 1:
Add 1 to 2 tablespoons ginger juice or chopped fresh ginger and 1 teaspoon cumin for a spicier version of this recipe.

Variation 2:
Asian pâté goes well with salads containing snap peas, snow peas and other Asian-type vegetables, such as bok choy, Napa cabbage, or mung bean sprouts. Asian pâté is also delicious stuffed in red peppers, or in nori rolls (yields 3 to 4 cups).

Into 3 cups Sunny Pâté stir in any or all of the following:

¼ cup finely chopped mild onions or shallots

¼ cup minced parsley

½ red pepper, finely chopped

cilantro, minced celery, snow peas, or leeks, finely chopped

Moisten with
Asian Dressing
.

Variation 3:
Mexican Flavor Pâté (yields 4 to 6 cups)

Into 3 cups of Sunny Pâté stir in some or all of the following:

½ cup very finely minced carrots

½ cup minced celery

½ cup minced zucchini

½ cup onion, minced

1 cup finely chopped cilantro

1 to 2 garlic cloves, finely minced

2 teaspoons dried oregano

¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper or more to taste

½ cup minced red or yellow pepper

lemon juice to taste

1 minced habanera pepper or 1 chili pepper (if you enjoy spicy food)

Sweet Mango Chutney

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Y
M
ICHAL
A
DI

A
DVANCED PREP
:
None
I
MMEDIATE PREP
:
15 min

Y
IELDS
3 cups
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PECIAL
E
QUIPMENT
Blender

4 ripe mangoes

4 pieces dried papaya, unsweetened and unsulphured

4 pieces dried mango, unsweetened and unsulphured

½ teaspoon ground cloves

⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom

Blend all ingredients together in a blender using just enough water to create a thick pudding-like texture. Use as a condiment.

Walnut Pâté

B
Y
K
ARYN
C
ALABRESE

A
DVANCED PREP
:
None
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MMEDIATE PREP
:
20 min

Y
IELDS
4 cups
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PECIAL
E
QUIPMENT
Food processor

6 cups walnuts

4 stalks celery, minced

½ onion

fresh dill, to taste

Bragg Liquid Aminos, to taste

curry powder, to taste

Grind the walnuts into a paste in a food processor. Add the celery, onion, dill, Bragg Aminos, and curry powder and pulse until mixed.

Spoon into a loaf pan and cover with plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to eat.

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