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10 Bay Area Food Artisans You Need to Know

The Bay Area is wonderfully supportive of its many artisanal food producers, and the love extends beyond the usual suspects into an appreciation of what might seem like the craziest of ideas. …Take a cue from these 10 local artisans … Continue reading

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Chipotle adds veggie Sofritas to all NorCal locations

Sofritas sales began Monday [April 26] at Chipotle restaurants in all of Northern California …They are made with shredded tofu with chipotle chiles, roasted poblanos and spices. The tofu is from Oakland’s Hodo Soy Beanery… Sacramento Bee

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Sichuan Peppercorn Tahini Yuba With Shaved Asparagus & Fire Roasted Red Peppers

Spiced Apple Juice Reduction 3/4 cup apple juice 1 teaspoon fennel 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorn ½ star anise 1/2 stick cinnamon 3 slices ginger Dressing ¼ cup spiced apple juice reduction 3 Tablespoons tahini 1 Tablespoon Chin Kiang vinegar ½ … Continue reading

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Kale Hijiki and Yuba Salad

A raw macerated kale salad, balanced with nutty sesame, salty hijiki and some ginger zing. ¼ cup toasted sesame oil 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled thinly julienned 2 Tablespoons liquid amino ½ cup dried hijiki, soaked in water 10 minutes, … Continue reading

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Braised Tofu with Orange Sesame Agar Salad

  1 oz agar agar strips, soaked in water overnight, drained 2 packets Hodo Braised tofu, cut into small julienne 1 English cucumber, seeded, cut into small juliennes Vinaigrette: 1/4 cup OJ Concentrate 1 cup EVOO 1/2 cup dark sesame … Continue reading

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Tofu Mango Laab

Hodo Soy Firm Tofu is the foundation for this refreshing, oil-free and sugar-free Thai laab salad.  Tangy, zesty with a hint of a spicy kick – we use a cornocopia of Asian aromatic herbs, lemon grass, kaffir and Thai bird … Continue reading

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Quinoa Upma with Curry Nuggets

12oz       Quinoa 32oz       Water   2oz         EVOO    1oz         Cumin   1oz         Black Mustard Seeds      6 oz        Onion, diced 1 oz        Curry Leaves      1oz         Ginger, grated   2oz         Serrano                24oz       Hodo Curry Nuggets       16oz       Edamame            16oz       Grape Tomatoes              1.5oz     Kosher Salt         2oz         Cilantro, chopped … Continue reading

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Tofu Parsley & Raisins Salad

Dressing: 1 Tablespoon light soy sauce 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar ½ Tablespoon kosher salt A pinch white pepper 1 1/2 Tablespoon sesame oil 1/2 Tablespoon Sichuan peppercorn oil or chili oil Herbs: 1 bunches flat leaf … Continue reading

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Firm Tofu with Cilantro, Mint and Toasted Coriander

2 12-oz Hodo Firm Tofu, cut into cubes 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup coriander seeds, whole, toasted then ground 1 Tablespoon kosher salt 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped 1/2 cup pine nuts … Continue reading

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Kale Pesto Yuba

Yuba makes a great gluten-free “pasta”.  This is probably the most nutrient-rich pasta on earth! 1 bunch lacinato kale, veins removed 3 cloves garlic 2 teaspoons kosher salt black pepper, ground 1/2 cup EVOO 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted 4 … Continue reading

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