Quinoa Crab Cakes Blossoming Lotus Restaurant Blossoming Lotus Recipe

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Quinoa Crab Cakes

20 min prep, 30 minute cook, serves 4-6

Ingredients
2 cups quinoa
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. nutritional yeast
1 Tbl. olive oil
1 yellow onion, small dice
1 carrot, small dice
2 stalks celery, small dice
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry arame, soaked and rinsed
1/2 cup spelt flour
2 sheets nori, toasted until dry
1 tsp. dry thyme
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups sunflower, grapeseed, or other light oil
1 cup unsweetened plain soy milk
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. agave or maple syrup
1 Tbl. white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 Tbl. minced dill herb
2 Tbl. minced shallot
3 Tbl. minced kosher dill pickle

Loving preparation
Rinse the quinoa well and let it drain for several minutes. Combine the quinoa with 3 cups water, the salt and the yeast. Cover well and bring to a boil, stirring once or twice to prevent sticking. When it reaches a boil secure the lid, turn the flame on low and let cook for 10 minutes. Turn the flame off and leave, undisturbed, for an additional 10 minutes. Uncover, fluff and let cool. This can be done well in advance.

While the quinoa is cooking saute the yellow onion in the olive oil with 1 tsp. salt. When the onion softens, add the garlic, followed by the carrots and celery a minute later. Turn the heat to low and stir to prevent browning. When the carrots begin to soften, 6 or 7 minutes, add the thyme, arame, several grinds of pepper and then crumble the nori into the saute. Mix and let cool. Drain any excess liquid and then combine with the quinoa.

Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender. Make sure the mixture emulsifies.

In to the cooled quinoa mixture stir one cup of this vegan spread. Then fold in enough flour to stiffen the mix, about 1/2 cup. of whole spelt flour should work well. Place the rest of the spread in a bowl and adjust to form a tartar sauce to your taste. I recommend adding 1 Tbl. minced dill, 2 Tbl. minced shallot, 3 Tbl. minced kosher dill, and lemon juice to taste, about one lemon. Some people will prefer to add sweetener, as well.

Finally, form the quinoa mix into small cakes and lightly pan fry them or brush them with oil and bake them in a high oven until lightly brown, 8-10 minutes. Serve on a bed of mixed greens in a light vinaigrette with a dollop of the tartar sauce.

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Located in the heart of Kapaa Town, Kauai, The Blossoming Lotus Restaurant is blessed to be the home of Vegan World Fusion Cuisine. Celebrating international food, music, art and the wonder of nature, we delight in serving the Island community and world-wide travelers alike. Their menu is the evolving creation of the many talented and gifted Chefs of the Lotus. Respect for the Earth and the principles of nonviolence guide us to utilize the abundance of the plant kingdom in all of our recipes. This unique Vegan cuisine is inspired, healthful and incredibly delicious... just ask any one of our elated guests, many of whom describe it as the best they have ever experienced. Better yet, come visit our restaurant, bakery, juice bar and beautiful Island and you will experience for yourself how a gourmet meal can be both healing and transformational Open 7 Days a Week | Lunch 11am - 3pm | Dinner 5:30pm - 9:00pm, Sunday Champagne Brunch 11am - 3pm

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