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Jimami Tofu Recipe: How to Make Okinawan Peanut Tofu

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Jimami tofu (peanut tofu) with Sweetened Soy Sauce
Jimami tofu (peanut tofu) with Sweetened Soy Sauce

I first had jimami tofu (peanut tofu) when traveling in Mei Prefecture in Japan. Locals invited us over for a delicious breakfast consisting of miso soup, steamed rice, mango, kurobuta sausage, sweet Japanese omelet, pickled plums in honey, jimami tofu, and green tea. The tofu was unlike any other tofu I’ve ever had, bursting with peanut flavor in a sweet, savory sauce. At first, I assumed the sauce gave it the peanut flavor—since tofu usually takes on the flavor of the ingredients it’s paired with. Later, I found out that jimami tofu isn’t actually tofu—since it’s not made with soybeans; rather, it’s made from peanuts! It’s called tofu because it looks and feels like tofu.    read more

Vegetarian Foods Around the World: Tabouleh with Baharat Seasoning

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Vegetarian Foods Around the World: Tabouleh with Baharat Seasoning

Vegetarian Foods Around the World: Tabouleh with Baharat Seasoning

Vegetarian Foods Around the World: Tabouleh with Baharat Seasoning

I know many people want to incorporate more vegetables into their diet as part of a healthy lifestyle, so I thought it would be fun to do a Vegetarian Foods Around the World Series to highlight some tasty vegetarian dishes that you can make at home. I hope these dishes inspire you to eat more veggies and show you the versatility and deliciousness of vegetarian cooking. My first post in this series is a tomato and cabbage tabouleh with Baharat seasoning.

Harrisa Hummus, Fresh Pitas, and Cabbage Tabouleh with Baharat SeasoningHarrisa Hummus, Fresh Pitas, and Cabbage Tabouleh with Baharat Seasoning

I never grow tired of tabouleh and its infinite varieties. It’s a healthy vegetarian salad full of Middle Eastern flavors and spices. Traditionally, tabouleh is made with burghul (also known as bulgur), parsley, scallions, mint, and tomatoes tossed with a lemon vinaigrette. This tomato and cabbage tabouleh recipe is a variation on the original; thinly-sliced cabbage and minced onion replace the parsley, and a Baharat spice blend seasons the salad. I love the brightness of the tomatoes, the crunchiness of the cabbage, the freshness of the mint, and the sweet and heady aroma of the cinnamon and nutmeg. It’s fresh, vibrant, and delicious.

What is Baharat Seasoning?

Baharat—Arabic for spices—is a Middle Eastern spice blend consisting of: all spice, black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, ginger, nutmeg, and paprika. It adds a sweet note to savory dishes and is used as a seasoning to flavor grilled meats, rice, soups, and salads.  You can make your own or buy it online. It’s an all-purpose seasoning that you’ll be happy to have in your pantry. It does wonders to this tabouleh dish!

Menu Suggestions

Olives, Harissa Hummus, Homemade Pitas, and Tabouleh with Baharat Seasoning

Olives, Harissa Hummus, Homemade Pitas, and Tabouleh with Baharat Seasoning

Serve this tabouleh with hummus (get the recipe for harissa hummus or roasted red pepper hummus), olives, and pitas for a delicious vegetarian meal!

Let me know in the comments if you like this series and what vegetarian dishes you’d like me to blog about in the future.

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