Friday, August 26, 2011

Soy-Wasabi Spread

I know it sometimes seems like I cook from a different book every time I prepare something, but most of my books actually get a lot of repeated use. Sometimes I grab a book for reference if I’m making something similar to one of the recipes in it and want to check quantities. And, other times, I can’t seem to stop cooking from the same book. I’ve mentioned several dishes from Power Foods, and I’ve cooked a couple of additional things that didn’t make their way into posts for no fault of their own. Today, I have one more item from that book to share. The day we hiked at Pedernales Falls State Park, I knew we wouldn’t survive on granola bars alone. I also packed a picnic lunch including sandwiches, soy-wasabi spread, and cut vegetables for dipping. It’s true that we’d worked up an appetite for that meal, but the bowl of spread I left at home in the refrigerator was just as good the next day.

Making the spread is an easy matter started by boiling some frozen, shelled edamame and then draining it and placing it in a food processor. Also to the food processor, add some drained silken tofu, lemon zest and juice, Chinese hot mustard, wasabi paste, and salt. Taste after pureeing to decide if you’d like more wasabi or lemon, and that’s it. Garnish with black sesame seeds.

This is a light and flavorful spread brightened by lemon and given a wasabi kick. We used it as a dip for vegetables and pretzels, but I think it would be great on a sandwich or in a wrap too. I’ll probably move on to a different book next, but I’m sure I’ll pick this one up again before long.



23 comments:

  1. What an interesting spread! I like this kind of recipe. Very unusual.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  2. Now this is just a neat spread. Great flavor mix and a little on the usual side. Must give this a try I think.

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  3. I am pretty new to using wasabi, but I really love it. Its got the most fabulous kick.
    I've tagged you in my most recent post. No pressure to follow trough though, only if you want to.
    *kisses* HH

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  4. frozen shelled edamame? bloody ingenious! when are we getting those, I wonder. Tremendous spread!
    T xx

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  5. What a pretty color! This sounds like a fantastic recipe from my kind of cookbook!

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  6. Simple and so incredibly versatile, I was ticking of all the ways I could use it.

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  7. I have Power Foods too and am loving the book!

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  8. Wow what a beautiful, lovely green! This is a clever recipe :)

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  9. I love that the food from this cookbook is so unapologetically healthy but still also so delicious! This is a spread I'd like to smear all over everything,

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  10. Creative choice, I'm a foodie reader too!

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  11. I love making fun toppings for cucumbers and edamame are just so good - sounds awesome!

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  12. This spread sounds awesome, my family would love it for sure!

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  13. And once more I wonder if I need to order this book too... sounds great, this spread in particular, very creative... I love wasabi and edamame.

    such beautiful color!

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  14. Hey, The wasabi spread is looking so Gud and Appetizing… ! A very well made post with beautiful pictures. I've bookmarked this special recipe of urs and wud love to give it a shot asap. Have a wonderful week ahead. Thanks & Regards, Sonia !!!

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  15. Another way to use up zucchini- mask it's bland taste with a delicious sounding spread! I tease, of course. But I'm pretty that soy wasabi spread would be just as yummy eaten from a spoon.

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  16. Such a different spread that looks healthy. That cookbook looks really good. I might order it.

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  17. I love the look and sound of this spread and will definitely be making it. And I also love that you cook from so many books - it feeds my Amazon addiction:) BTW can't believe you guys went hiking in this heat but more power to you. I was too hot to even stay at the pool yesterday! This will no doubt be a summer we never forget...

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  18. is it sitting atop yellow squash? i've never eaten yellow squash in its raw form--how about that! would you think less of me if i told you i usually eat it fried? :)
    great idea, and terrific spread!

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  19. Definitely, I love the idea of this spread! Very creative.

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  20. This sounds so lovely and healthy! :D I might have to make this for the in laws :)

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  21. I would eat this based upon the color alone - but with all the other lovely add ins I know I won't be able to resist!! Definitely perfect hiking fare!!

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  22. I would love to have this in my refrigerator to snack from throughout the day. I'm catering an event next Thursday and am totally stuck for ideas. This is a great jump start for me Lisa. I love the presentation in your photos.

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