Avanti Ginger Power Puree

Roasted cauliflower steak & organic vegetable plate is made super food flavorful w/ Avanti Ginger Puree

Organic fresh ginger is becoming more available in bulk.  And we cooks, foodies, holistic health proponents should take advantage of the bounty.  Ginger is a natural anti-inflammatory, a brain food, immune booster and flavor enhancer.  Make this greatly powerful fermented ginger paste, keep it in the fridge and add flavor, zest & healthful 

phyto nutrients to your meals by the heaping spoonful.

Amount	Measure	Ingredient	Prep Method
1	Quart	Organic ginger	Peeled & prepped
½	Cup	Organic lime juice & zest
1	Cup	Organic orange juice & zest
2/3	Cup	Miso	Favorite flavor*
1 1/3	Cup	Organic apple cider vinegar
1 ½ to 2	Teaspoons	Sea salt
2	Tablespoons	Honey	Or agave
2	Tablespoons	Avanti Golden Spice	Or 2 t turmeric
¼	Cup	Sesame or hemp seeds	optional

Prep out the ginger.  Since it’s organic you don’t have to discard all the peels.  You want 1 quart of prepped organic ginger.  And scraps can go into the compost, or scattered as mulch in your garden.  Use a strong blender to grind all the ingredients well.  Don’t over work the blender.  You don’t want to create heat that could destroy the active cultures in the miso and vinegar.  Leave in the covered blender jar at room temperature for several hours or over night.  Blend again.  Pack into clean glass jars.  Leave at room temp for 2 days.  Shake the jars twice daily.  Transfer to the fridge.  Fermented foods keep in the fridge for quite some time.  

*NOTE:  use 1/3 cup each white and red miso for a richer flavor 

Use as a flavoring agent for almost everything.  Soups, stews, braises, sauces, as a rub or to add flavor when cooking rice, beans, grains or vegetables.  It’s also a great addition to pickle making since it brings active culture to any mix you’re making.  Check out how we used it in Avanti Fermented Giardinera & Avanti Garden Chili HOT Sauce too.  Below are serving suggestions.

Watch this Ginger Power Puree risotto wiggle w/ delight.  It gets a real kick from garden Pequin chili peppers.

Ginger Power adds hearty zing to this garden vegetable and cherry tomato tostada

Eating Healthy & Delicious is a Win Win Win Situation!

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Avanti Power Dashi \\ Flavors of Immune Defense //

Avanti Power Dashi supports roasted organic eggplant dengaku w/ garlic tomatoes & jalapeño

Pay attention to the care & feeding of your internal immune system.  There are microbes lurking all about.  Keep your wits about you w/ an arsenal of super food defenses to insure that the invading hoards remain at bay.

Dashi is the Mother Broth of Japan, loaded w/ umami, generally containing kombu seaweed & katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) as the main ingredients.  Avanti Power Dashi is a vegetarian version enhanced w/ shiitake mushrooms and a cornucopia of optional ingredients too.  This open ended recipe encourages creativity in your kitchen. 

This is an immune boosting micro nutrient rich flavor powerhouse.  Always use the highest quality ingredients.  Always choose organic whenever possible.  Keep it somewhat simple.  There are a few essential ingredients.  The rest are optional.  Make it in many variations until you find two or three versions that entrance you the most.  Keep it seasonal and garden fresh as well.  Grow your own onions and garlic.

Avanti Power Dashi steeped and basking in its magnificence

Avanti Power Dashi

Essential Ingredients

Amount	Measure	Ingredient	Prep Method
2	Quarts	Filtered water
5	Medium	Dried shiitake mushrooms
1	3 X 4 inch	Dashi kombu	Wiped w/ damp cloth
¼	Cup	Citrus zest	Organic

Optional Ingredients

2 to 5	Whole	Dried chili peppers
¼	Teaspoon	Green tea
¼	Teaspoon	Asafetida
½	Teaspoon	Reishi mushroom powder
1	Teaspoon	Dried oregano
1	Tablespoon	Nama shoyu or tamari
2	Tablespoons	Sake or sherry

Power Roots

1	Tablespoon	Fresh ginger
1	Medium	Red onion, skin & first layer
2 or 3	Medium	Scallions
1	Large	Leek trimmings
1	Tablespoon	Fresh galangal
2	Teaspoons	Fresh turmeric
2	Whole	Garlic cloves, crushed
1	Medium	Carrot

Strong Fresh Herbs

1	Sprig	Lemon verbena
1	4 inch piece	Lemon grass
3	Whole	Bay leaves

Delicate Fresh Herbs

2	Sprigs	Lemon balm
3	Sprigs	Fresh oregano
8	Whole	Fresh basil leaves
10	Springs	Fresh thyme
1	Sprig	rosemary

Combine the essential ingredients w/ your optional, power root and strong herb selections in a medium stock pot. Cover and put over medium low heat.  Set a timer for 15 mins.  When the mixture comes to a very low simmer, allow to barely simmer very gently, covered for 5 mins.  Turn off heat.  Replace cover and allow to fully cool.  If adding delicate fresh herbs, add them 20 mins after you’ve turned off the heat.  Replace cover and cool. 

Putting the Dashi in Age Dashi Dofu w/ Avanti Shichimi crusted organic tofu

Once cool, there are three ways to go.  1) strain and use the powerful clear broth.  2) Pull out the herbs, lemon grass, bay leaves, lemon verbena etc. (anything fibrous or tough) and Vitamix the rest for a true power bisque. 3) Strain off the first power broth for a clear delight, then Vitamix the soft bits w/ some brewed herbal, green or genmai tea for an amazing soup & sauce base.  

Blended Avanti Power Dashi forms the flavor sauce for Crystal Dumplings & Frittata Crisps

Once you taste the base flavors of this umami rich, versatile kitchen concoction you'll be inspired to plate up a myriad of dishes.

Shiitake & crimini mushrooms lend their charms to roasted vegetables w/ blended Power Dashi

Eating Healthy & Delicious is a Win Win Win Situation!

Eat, Live & Party Well

Blog post by Chef Mark Cleveland

Avanti is the longstanding leader in organic, sustainable, local, flavorful cuisine in Orange County, CA.

Meaning 'forward' in Italian, Avanti Natural is a culinary philosophy that integrates the best of traditional European and Asian healthful eating with the latest nutritional information for optimum health.

Our successful restaurant Avanti Café was located on 17^th St in Costa Mesa from 2005 through 2014.  Follow us on social media to see what is new and in store for Avanti in our culinary futures.

At Avanti Natural, we believe that you don't have to sacrifice taste to eat healthy; you can Eat Well & Live Well

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