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Introduction to Inside the Plant-Forward Kitchen: LA and Bay Area

Inside the Plant-Forward Kitchen: LA and Bay Area is the first edition of a new video education series from The Culinary Institute of America and Unilever Food Solutions, a first-of-its-kind video reference library documenting the best of plant-forward cuisine.
In this volume, we explore the markets and farms, kitchens and restaurants of Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area. We talk to Wolfgang Puck, Chef Suzanne Goin of A.O.C., Kismet, Cafe Gratitude, Malibu Farm Restaurant, three-Michelin-star Chef Kyle Connaughton of SingleThread Farm and Chef Heena Patel of Besharam in San Francisco.
Watch the full documentary and find plant-forward recipes here!

Sake Tapioca Pudding with Fresh Fruit

Fresh fruit tops this creamy, rich and delicious tapioca made with rice milk and sake. Sake is a Japanese alcoholic beverage made from home-grown fermented rice. It can be enjoyed hot or cold and is also a delicious seasoning and is an indispensable part of the Japanese kitchen. This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.
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Wagyu Beef Caprese Salad

This Summer Caprese Steak Salad features the classic caprese ingredients of tomato, basil and mozzarella paired with tender grilled wagyu beef. Japanese Wagyu beef is characterized by its tender texture, marbling, concentrated flavor, and its sweet, full-bodied aroma. This salad is an ideal recipe to use wagyu beef, which pairs nicely with the creamy mozzarella, sweet tomatoes and tart vinaigrette. This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.
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Rice Flour Roti with Coconut Peanut Sauce

This gluten-free roti is a delicious accompaniment to curry or other saucy dishes. Roti is an Indian flatbread usually made with wheat flour. Rice flour makes this version of roti gluten-free. Breads and cakes made using Japanese-produced rice flour have a faintly sweet aroma as well as for their unique texture —crunchy on the outside and springy on the inside. Its unique milling technology makes it easy to work with and reduces clumping. This roti is served alongside a delicious dipping sauce made with red curry paste, peanut butter and coconut milk. This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.
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Chicken Fried Scallop “Po Boy” with Miso Mayo

In this recipe, we give the classic po' boy an umami boost by adding miso to the mayonnaise spread and a delightful crunch by using fried Japanese scallops. The po' boy is a classic Louisiana sandwich, filled with fried seafood, tomatoes, shredded lettuce and mayonnaise—a perfect canvas for customizing with unique ingredients.
Japanese scallops taste like they come from the sea without being fishy. In Japan, they are commonly enjoyed as sashimi, sushi, or served grilled in the shell. This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.
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Yellowtail Ceviche with Avocado

Looking for a light, flavorful dish? Ceviche is a Latin-American dish celebrated the world over made from fresh raw fish “cooked” in lime juice. In this recipe, fresh raw yellowtail is paired with orange and lime juices, avocado, onion and corn. Yellowtail has been gracing Japanese dinner tables for centuries, particularly in sashimi, carpaccio, poke, and ceviche. This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.
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Vegan “Alfredo” Pasta

This vegan alfredo sauce featuring miso, a traditional Japanese seasoning, is just as rich and creamy as traditional alfredo sauce. Replacing the heavy cream and eggs with a puree of cauliflower, rice flour, rice milk, and white miso paste gives the sauce a thick and creamy mouthfeel and umami flavor.
Miso's deeply savory, umami flavor forms a foundational basis for much of everyday Japanese cooking and has garnered worldwide acclaim. Miso is made by fermenting soybeans with salt and rice malt. There are different styles of miso, which vary depending on region, climate, and weather conditions, as well as the blend of raw materials and production method. This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.
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Green Tea, Apple and Pear Gazpacho

Try this deliciously fresh Green Tea, Apple and Pear Gazpacho for a healthy and refreshing chilled soup. Bread, almonds, garlic, pear, apple, and olive oil are pureed with green tea for a perfect combination of earthy, sweet, tart and savory.
Among the many varieties of Japanese tea, Matcha is especially unique. While most Japanese teas, such as sencha and gyokuro, retain the shape of the tealeaves, matcha is processed into a fine powder. With its pleasant umami flavor and beautiful vibrant color, it is a widely used ingredient in both cooking, baking, and confections. This video was produced by The Culinary Institute of America as an industry service to Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.
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