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Vegan Frittata

Vegan frittata – a great substitute for omelette.

I make this vegan fritatta for breakfast, or cut into slices when cold, to take on picnics and hiking adventures. It’s very simple and high in protein from the chick pea flour. I use Kala namak (you will see me grind it in the pestle and mortar in the video) which is a kiln-fired rock salt used in South Asia with a sulphurous, pungent smell. It is also known as “Himalayan black salt“. It gives the fritatta an eggy taste, but use sparingly as its very eggy indeed!

https://youtu.be/WslZ-GbibcY

Vegan frittata

A quick and easy breakfast omlette alternative. Great for picnics too!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup chick pea flour (gram flour)
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil (or peanut oil)
  • 1 whole small red pepper - chopped
  • 1 whole leek - finely sliced
  • 1 tsp dried or fresh herbs
  • 1 pinch (small ground nugget of) Kala Namak - black salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • water

Instructions
 

  • Whisk chick pea flour with Kala Namak, pepper & water until batter consistency
  • add oil to pan and fry veggies until soft
  • sprinkle herbs over cooked veggies
  • pour batter mix over veggies and cook until mix is firm and set
  • flip over to cook other side (smaller ones are easier to flip)
  • Ready to serve! -

Notes

Make smaller fritattas to flip easier.
Use ordinary salt if you don't want or need an eggy flavour.
Keyword frittata, vegan

I’m asked daily how to go vegan overnight, it takes time and some planning. You will need a good supply of herbs and spices to jazz up your veggies. More recipes coming soon. This one is simple and one of my faves for breakfast, instead of an omlette.

Now….cook off!

Gail x

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Crispy tofu with shiitake mushroom side

Very addictive crispy tofu

Don’t be afraid of tofu! My husband thought he would hate it, but he loves it. It doesn’t really have much of a taste of it’s own, it takes on the flavour of everything on it.

https://youtu.be/XnGxEjse1F0

Crispy tofu with shiitake mushrooms

A simple way to enjoy crispy coated tofu, with a veggie sidedish of shiitake mushrooms
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course, Snack
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4

Equipment

  • frying pan, saucepan

Ingredients
  

Crispy Tofu

  • 2 cups Extra firm tofu (organic is best!)
  • 4 tbsp cornflour
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • Oil for frying

Shiitake mushroom side

  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • 2 cloves garlic - grated or crushed
  • 1 thumb ginger - grated or minced
  • 0.5 cup green onions
  • 1 veggie stock cube
  • 1 tsp garlic puree
  • 2 tsp red pepper puree - sweet OR hot
  • 2 tsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 cups shiitake mushrooms
  • 1 carrot - peeled and sliced
  • 1 tsp cornflour, mixed in 1 cup of water
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp soy sauce

Instructions
 

Shiitake mushroom side

  • Fry garlic and ginger until soft then add green onions to soften
  • add 1 cup water and heat.
  • add hoisin, garlic, pepper puree and stock cube, mushroom and carrots
  • add cornflour mixed with water and stir until thickened.
  • add sesame oil and soy sauce. Stir and it's ready!

Crispy Tofu

  • Mix cornflour, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a bowl
  • break up Tofu into bite sized pieces and cover in the cornflour mix
  • Heat cooking oil in a frying pan until hot but not smoking.
  • fry until golden brown and crunchy. It's ready!

Notes

Serve with green onions, sliced fresh chillies and steamed rice.
Keyword mushroom, shitake, tofu

I’m a huge fan of crispy tofu! Prepped this way with shiitake mushrooms is one of my husband’s favourite meals. It seems like a lot of ingredients, but keep these items in the cupboard as I will use them often.

I’m not going to bore you with lots of writing, but this does make an excellent lunch!

It easy and delicious but just one word of warning, my husband eats too much of this when I make it, ……it’s a bit ‘windy’ though!

Now… cook off!

Gail x

 

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Day 3 raw Veganuary

Yesterday Seb wanted to go hiking, as he couldn’t find anyone else crazy enough to join him last minute, (they know how long his ‘short’ walks are) he asked me. We started out at 10:30am stopped for a salad and some fruit half way, and arrived in Totnes at 4pm, via Churston, Greenway Mansion, Galmpton Creek, Stoke Gabriel and Aish.

He ate the same as me yesterday, chia pudding and fresh fruit for breakfast, an Indonesian salad along with a banana, dates and walnuts for lunch. Neither of us were hungry along the trail and set quite a pace and distance clocking up 33,258 steps.

Do I feel any different? My energy level remains high. My tummy seems less bloated (no bread is helping!). My weight is the same, I’m sleeping well and I’m not hungry.

I’m eating more sweet foods like dates and date syrup which I wouldn’t normally eat, but very few carbs. I feel great (always do!) and nothing else to report really. I normally eat a whole food vegan diet, with lots of soup, tofu, curries, Thai rice and noodle dishes. I plan to work out some new raw recipes using Asian herbs and spices to help make it to the end of the month without hitting the noodles or stir fry.

I took cookery courses when in South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Taiwan so I know how to blend sweet, salty, spicy and sour flavours perfectly. A lot of the raw recipes online aren’t very interesting with strictly no heated ingredients. For me, a few roasted peanuts or toasted sesame oil will make a huge different to the flavour. Spices don’t wake up or taste their best without a little very low heat.

The vegan Sambal Terasi I made was incredible. Seb said he would eat anything smothered in that. It was great with zucchini, cabbage, carrot, apple and radish. I agree I could eat it everyday…. and probably will. I’m only in day 3 but already I’ve discovered dishes that I will eat regularly. I need to stock up on fresh chillies, Thai basil and spring onions tomorrow. I feel this will be the theme for the month!

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Not easily offended

I received a very strange message from someone saying that they didn’t see any burns on my face and accused me lying. It’s true that I don’t have terrible clearly visible scars on my face, because after the accident I plunged my face and body into a cold bath within 2-3 minutes of the explosion. This action saved my skin from severe scarring. My whole face, neck, chest and arms were skinned, leaving me looking like a jacket potato. My skin is paper thin and prone to blistering very easily. Recently I was too close to the oven door and my left cheek instantly blistered as the skin is so delicate.

I need to tell you that I am not easily offended and I am never upset by anything anyone writes about me or to me.

I am sent photos of dead or dying animals by people who obviously hate vegans and spend their time sending these images hoping for a response. I spent a very long time researching the meat and dairy industry. I’ve seen the worst film and images inside slaughter houses and seen first hand wet markets in Asia. I have seen it all. It’s why I’m vegan. Their message is pointless.

These people have nothing better to do. It’s a pity they don’t put their efforts into something positive. It takes a lot to wipe the smile off my face.

That doesn’t mean I don’t get stressed. Everyone is stressed at some point, the only difference is each person’s ability to manage the stress and the level that they can deal with. If you are struggling seek professional help or speak to a trusted friend or relative. Suffering in silence is not the solution. There is always hope and recovery is possible.

Mental health is so important. Take care of yourself, mind, body and soul.

Lipstick @thrivecausemetics ‘Chihiro’

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Vegan sweetie surprise

fiftysister

Surprise gift of vegan sweeties / candies ? from the Vegan Sweet Factory

Thank you to @vegansweetsfactory for this amazing surprise gift of vegan sweeties! I never buy sweets / candies as I can’t find any good vegan options. But oh my goodness, these are mouth wateringly delicious. Be warned, those cherries are very sour!!! I can’t tell you how sour, it was quite a surprise. A mixed variety bag of sweet treats delivered to my door in a resealable bag.
This microphone is so sensitive, I sound like such a noisy eater ?

I’ve hidden them from myself as I can’t leave them alone. More walking later to walk off the flying saucers ??
Thanks again @vegansweetsfactory !!! ?

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