AMONG THE CHERRY BLOSSOMS
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Matcha Latte p.37
Makes 1
1 cup whole milk (or milk alternative)
1 teaspoon matcha powder
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish: matcha powder, crushed edible rose petals
In a small saucepan, heat milk, matcha, honey, and vanilla extract over medium heat, whisking constantly, until hot but careful not to boil. Using an immersion blender or milk frother, froth mixture. Carefully pour into a cup. Garnish with matcha powder and crushed rose petals, if desired.
Springtime Miso Soup p.38
Makes 12 cups
12 cups vegetable broth
1 tablespoon dashi-no-moto* (optional)
½ cup miso paste*
1 (8-ounce) package sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
1 (8-ounce) package sliced fresh baby portobello mushrooms
½ cup thinly sliced green onion
1 cup sliced snap peas
1 (16-ounce) package silken tofu, drained well and cut into ½-inch cubes
Garnish: fresh basil, toasted sesame seeds, garlic blooms
1. In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil over medium-high heat. Whisk in dashi-no-moto, miso paste, shiitake mushrooms, and portobello mushrooms. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
2. Add green onion and snap peas. Cook until heated through and brightened in color. Divide tofu among serving bowls and ladle soup over top. Garnish with basil, sesame seeds, and garlic blooms, if desired.
*Dashi-no-moto, available in granulated, powdered, and concentrated forms, offers an instant alternative to traditional dashi, a soup stock used often in Japanese cooking. We used HonDashi powder and Miso Master Red Miso, which are available at most Asian markets.
Salmon Rice Bowl with Spicy Mayonnaise p.41
Makes 8 servings
2 cups short-grain sushi rice
2½ cups water
½ cup seasoned rice vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
⅓ cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon wasabi
1 teaspoon firmly packed light brown sugar
2 pounds sushi-grade salmon, cut into ½-inch cubes
Sliced green onion, to serve
Shredded cucumber, to serve
Sliced avocado, to serve
Sliced watermelon radish, to serve
Sliced red radish, to serve
Spicy microgreens, to serve, to serve (recipe follows)
