Super Veg Recipe
tempura yam, spiced rice, black beans, cabbage, cheddar, monterey jack, chipotle mayo, lime crema, salsa fresca (ve*)
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Ingredients
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Tempura Yam
Spiced Rice
Black Beans
Cabbage Slaw
Cheeses
Sauces
Method
Tempura Yam
- 1
Prepare the Yam
Peel and cut the yams into thick sticks, about 1/2 inch wide.
- 2
Make the Batter
In a bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Gradually whisk in cold water until you have a smooth batter.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a deep pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 4
Fry the Yam
Dip the yam sticks into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, then carefully place them in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Spiced Rice
- 5
Rinse the Rice
Rinse the brown rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- 6
Cook the Rice
In a saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, vegetable broth, cumin, paprika, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 40-45 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Black Beans
- 7
- 8
Add Seasoning
Stir in the canned black beans (drained) along with cumin and salt. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until heated through.
Cabbage Slaw
- 9
Prepare the Slaw
Shred the cabbage and grate the carrot.
- 10
Cheeses
- 11
Grate the Cheeses
Grate the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
Sauces
- 12
Prepare the Sauces
Combine chipotle mayo, lime crema, and salsa fresca in separate bowls for serving.
