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Aloo Gobi
emointhekitchen This Aloo Gobi recipe is healthy, hearty and so easy to make! A classic Indian dish of potatoes, cauliflower and spices. It is a popular vegetarian dish that can be prepared in many different ways. Some people like to add peas or other vegetables to the dish or prepare it with curry sauce. It’s usually vegan, gluten-free and can be made with just a few simple ingredients. This recipe is baked, not fried, so it’s a healthier version of the traditional dish. So if you’re looking for a delicious, vegan, gluten-free recipe, this Aloo Gobi is for you. It’s easy to make, healthy and so delicious. Try it out…
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Curry made of red lentils
emointhekitchen This exotic recipe, full of fragrant spices, is a good example of how to prepare legumes in an interesting and tasty way. This is what one of them might look like. You can be creative and use any seasonal vegetable. I love dishes that are simple and require little work. One of them is this lentil curry, which cooks itself. Just throw all the ingredients into one pan and look forward to the result. Warm curry is an ideal dish for winter sleet. You will be happy to cook food full of flavours and aromas that are really easy to prepare. You will need: 3/4 cup red lentils 1/4…
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Buckwheat with spring brynza and herbs
emointhekitchen (unsuitable in case of damp shire, retan) After a long winter, perhaps everyone is looking forward to a warm spring. I am adding a few recipes for inspiration. In the spring, suitable foods are fresh, light, and juicy, so that we can sufficiently nourish the yin of the liver and kidneys, especially people such as wood – tendons, and weight loss. This will reduce the increase in the internal wind of the liver. Suitable are, for example, celery, celery tubers, anise, black sesame, quality oils, gooseberries, fresh spinach leaves, and artichokes. For types with yang xu, cold-blooded, exhausted after winter, and often cold, we still add naturally sweeter dishes…
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Brussels sprouts with brynza and walnuts
emointhekitchen The theory of the five elements – “wood, fire, earth, metal and water” – is, like the yin-yang theory, an ancient philosophical concept used to explain the order and phenomena of the physical universe. In traditional Chinese medicine, the theory of the five elements is used to interpret the relationships between the physiological and pathological states of the human body and the natural environment. The five elements according to this theory are subject to constant movement and change, and their interdependence and mutual control explain the complex connection between material objects and the unity between the human body and the natural world. Fire: drought, heat, flare, rise, movement, etc.…
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Grilling variations of pork stuffed with leeks with summer bulgur in paprika+ zucchini dip with garlic, grilled tomato
emointhekitchen The summer season is a time of plenty, beauty and joy. Yang reaches its maximum. Naturally, we spend most of our time outside. We should pay attention to what is happening around us, to be more interested in our loved ones and friends. Preparing together and sitting in the open air at a table full of colourful tempting dishes will relax the atmosphere, relieve the heart and the reward will be an uplifted soul and joy spilt all over our bodies. Barbecue is part of summer, but in order to enjoy it in good health, it is important to choose from quality types of meat and fish, for which…
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Wheat Congee
emointhekitchen While rice is the cornerstone of the diet in the East. In the West, wheat grains are considered the staff of life. However, by this, we typically mean wheat bread and other baked products. Overconsumption is at least partly responsible for the western obesity epidemy. Compared to rice, wheat is more difficult to digest. Negative aspects of wheat are more obvious when eaten as refined flour. We should therefore only consume it in the form of whole grains. However, a person with weak spleen function and a tendency to dampness should avoid even that. Wheat in TCM Of course, even wheat has its use in Chinese medicine and has…
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Old Bohemian Christmas Table
emointhekitchen We are all part of nature and we should live in accordance with its changes and norms. In winter, the Yin energy prevails and the days are short. This should be reflected in our rhythm of life. We should sleep and relax more. However, the end of the year brings increased tension, pre-Christmas preparations and worries. Despite all our efforts, we can’t avoid this rush. However, we can try to slow down at least. Christmas is a Christian feast associated with the birth of Christ but it is based on the pagan celebration of the solstice. Christmas customs, as well as traditional Christmas dishes, vary greatly from country to…
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Mungo Beans Hangover Soup
emointhekitchen In China and Japan, this simple yet tasty soup is very popular and from time to time can be useful to everyone. Not only as a hangover remedy but it is also suitable for skin cleansing in case of acne or different types of rashes. Since this soup has cooling properties fits well into very hot summer days. You will need: 1/2 cup of dry mung beans, rinsed 1 tablespoon of pre-cut seaweed wakame 4 cups of water soy sauce with reduced sodium content according to taste or light miso paste Preparation: Mix beans, seaweed and water in a medium-sized pot. Bring to a boil, pull the flame and…
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Bulgur and Lentil Salad
emointhekitchen Bulgur is a cereal food made from the parboiled groats of pasta wheat. This dish comes originally from Turkish cuisine. Later, its consumption spread throughout the Arab world and eventually to all other countries. You will need: 1 cup of dried lentils (or 1 can of cooked lentils) 1 cup bulgur (I am using medium grind size but it’s completely up to you) large carrot parsley, coriander, salt, pepper, lemon juice (approx. from 1 middle-sized lemon) Procedure: Cook the lentils well if using dried (if you are prone to flatulence, cook it with a pinch of Japanese nori seaweed). Boil the water separately, pour over the bulgur so that…
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Hummus
emointhekitchen This Levantine dip is very simple to make. Hummus can be found at almost any Middle East table. These days the popularity of this simple meal extends beyond its region of origin and it is enjoyed all over the world. During my study stay in Israel, I was surprised, at how much of this spread the locals are able to consume. The recipe below is traditional but you can also experiment with different flavours and different spices. Spices such as cumin, coriander seeds, sweet pepper, dried chilli or zaatar (this spice mixture is frequently used in Israeli and Palestinian cuisine) could be used. You may also stumble upon hummus…
