The Culinary Institute of America
Episodes
Saturday Jun 03, 2023
Molletes with Crumbled Tofu, Refried Black Beans, Salsa Fresca, and Crema
Saturday Jun 03, 2023
Saturday Jun 03, 2023
These delicious Molletes are like Mexican open-faced sandwiches, but made with a plant-based twist. Chef Toni Sakaguchi from The Culinary Institute of America tops these Molletes with spicy crumbled tofu, refried black beans, salsa fresca and cilantro crema. For the plant-based protein, she uses Nasoya Plantspired’s Zesty Mexican Style Superfood Skillet. You will love this protein-packed, plant-based version of a Mexican classic!
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Saturday Jun 03, 2023
Spicy Glazed Pan-Fried Tofu
Saturday Jun 03, 2023
Saturday Jun 03, 2023
You’ll love the sweet, spicy, and umami-packed flavors of this tasty pan-fried tofu! Chef Toni Sakaguchi from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to prepare perfectly crispy tofu using Nasoya’s Organic Super Firm High Protein Tofu, which she tosses in cornstarch before pan-frying. Simple and absolutely delicious, you will love this spicy glazed pan-fried tofu!
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Friday Jun 02, 2023
Grain-Free Tofu Tabbouleh with Parsley, Tomatoes and Cucumbers
Friday Jun 02, 2023
Friday Jun 02, 2023
Tabbouleh is a Mediterranean salad traditionally served as part of a mezze, made with parsley, tomatoes, cucumbers, and bulgur. Chef Toni Sakaguchi from The Culinary Institute of America is making a grain-free version of this dish by using crumbled Nasoya Extra Firm tofu in place of bulgur. The secret to getting that perfect meaty texture is to freeze and thaw out your tofu beforehand. This extra step will also remove excess moisture and help absorb the marinade. This tofu tabbouleh with parsley, tomatoes, cucumber, chilies, and sumac is a delicious salad full of plant-based protein. Enjoy!
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Wednesday May 17, 2023
Cauliflower and Eggplant Adobo
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Adobo is a Filipino dish made with meat, seafood, or vegetables braised in soy sauce, vinegar, herbs, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Chef Rudy Smith, corporate chef at Unilever Food Solutions, was inspired by this classic flavor profile to make a vegetarian twist on adobo with cauliflower and eggplant. The vegetables are braised in soy sauce, Knorr® Professional Liquid Concentrated Vegetable Base and vinegar and aromatics. Savory, sweet, and tart, your guests will love this Cauliflower and Eggplant Adobo.
Get the Cauliflower and Eggplant Adobo recipe here!
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Chef Rudy Smith, corporate chef at Unilever Food Solutions, shows us how to make three different dishes – Empanadas, Tacos, and Stuffed Eggplants– all using one versatile mushroom, quinoa, and walnut filling. For the base filling, the quinoa is cooked in Knorr® Professional Liquid Concentrated Vegetable Base for extra flavor, then tossed together with chopped roasted mushrooms and sautéed chopped walnuts.
Get the Roasted Mushroom, Quinoa, and Walnut Filling recipe here!
Monday May 15, 2023
Flatbread with Roasted Mushroom Sausage and Red Peppers
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
Chef Rudy Smith, corporate chef at Unilever Food Solutions, shows us some plant-based techniques for building intense umami flavor for this delicious vegan Flatbread with Roasted Mushroom Sausage and Red Peppers. The vegan “sausage” is made with roasted mixed mushrooms, mixed with a dairy-free risotto made using Knorr® Professional Liquid Concentrated Vegetable Base. It’s easiest to work with when the risotto is slightly overcooked and cooled. Meat lovers and vegans alike will love this flavor-packed pizza!
Get the Flatbread with Roasted Mushroom Sausage and Red Peppers recipe here!
Sunday May 14, 2023
Rice Noodle Bowl with Roasted Vegetables and Curried Quinoa
Sunday May 14, 2023
Sunday May 14, 2023
This Rice Noodle Bowl with Roasted Vegetables and Curried Quinoa is a delicious, colorful, healthy and hearty addition to any menu. Gluten-free rice noodles serve as the base of the bowl. They are sautéed with soy sauce and Knorr® Professional Liquid Concentrated Vegetable Base. This instantly adds lots of flavor, color and aroma to the noodles. The noodles are topped with a scoop of curried quinoa made using Knorr® Professional Liquid Concentrated Vegetable Base, and tossed with Hellmann’s® Lemon Za’atar Vinaigrette and curry powder. Topped with a tossed arugula salad and assorted roasted seasonal vegetables, your customers will love this hearty, produce-packed bowl.
Get the Rice Noodle Bowl with Roasted Vegetables and Curried Quinoa recipe here!
Saturday May 13, 2023
Chef Heena Patel Make Patras at Besharam Restaurant in San Francisco
Saturday May 13, 2023
Saturday May 13, 2023
Heena Patel is the chef and co-owner of Besharam in San Francisco. Chef Patel shows us the secrets to making patras, fried hoja santa leaves, served with micro greens, peanut chutney, and crunchy masala peanuts. “Patras” means “palm leaf layers” and is an Indian dish of fried leaves stuffed with a spiced chickpea flour batter. Her mom used to make the dish using taro leaves, but at her restaurant Chef Heena Patel uses hoja santa leaves.
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