GAPS

Sauerkraut

Method:
Mix the cabbage, caraway seeds and salt together. Pound to release the juices. Place mixture into a jar and press down firmly so that the juices cover the cabbage by at least a centimeter. Cover tightly and keep in a warm place about 3 days.

Banana and Tahini Smoothie

Banana and Tahini Smoothie

This is a great way to start your day. It is quick, nourishing and delectable. Most importantly is has a lot of easily absorbed calcium and potassium. Serves 2-3 1 banana, the riper the sweeter 1 T tahini, or you can use freshly ground toasted sesame seeds 2 T peanut butter 1 t vani ...

Egg and Avocado Salad

Egg and Avocado Salad

This makes a nice breakfast. It has a powerful punch of nutrients and energy. It is also just a really nice salad and can be served hot or warm. Serves 4 3 free range eggs 4-5 cloves garlic, sliced or pounded 2 small onions, sliced 1 inch ginger, grated or pounded 1-2 T oil or but ...

Balachaung Green Beans

Balachaung Green Beans

Lightly steamed homegrown green beans are delicious with cream cheese and balachaung Serves 2-4 500g (1 lb) green beans ¼ c homemade cream cheese ¼ c peanut balachaung ½ lime's juice salt to taste Method: Blanch green beans and drain. While hot add the cream cheese and toss until ...

Burmese Red Lentil Soup

Burmese Red Lentil Soup

Serves 4 1 c red lentils 1 small onion, sliced 3-4 cloves garlic, sliced ½ t turmeric 1 T oil 4-5 c chicken broth or water salt or fish sauce to taste black pepper Method: Put ingredients in a pot and simmer until the lentils are very soft. If using fish sauce add the fis ...

Arakanese Eggplant Dip

Arakanese Eggplant Dip

The Rakhine people of Western Myanmar love very hot spicy food and make this dip hotter than I can handle it. Therefore, although I say the chili's are optional, it is no longer an Arakanese dip if the chilis are not added! serves 4 5-6 Japanese eggplants ½ small white onion, sliced ver ...

Chicken Broth

Chicken Broth

Chicken broth is a practical and affordable addition to any diet. Broths and stocks provide powerful nourishment. Organic chicken legs are generally a reasonable price and sometimes even cheaper than buying the whole chicken. You can leave the skin on if you like. I like to fry the chicken ski ...