Crazy Cucumber Blog
Crunchy juicy lettuce cups filled with delicious tofu seasoned with lemongrass, lime, chili and fresh herbs. Traditionally made with ground chicken or pork larb is a spicy Thai appetizer. But I like to cook this dish with tofu. This is a light, healthy and absolutely delicious version of the dish. Firm […]
What helps us to cool down on a hot summer day? Ice cream, of course! Or chocolate banana fudge straight from the freezer. It`s hard to believe there are just four main ingredients. Simple. Faultless. Devastatingly delicious. This is a vegan version of the dessert without eggs and milk. СохранитьСохранить […]
Have you tried black rice yet? I recently grabbed some black rice from the nearest Asian grocery store. It inspired me to make this beautiful Indonesian dish. This is a popular traditional breakfast on Bali island, but I like to serve it as a dessert too. Black rice, coconut milk, and […]
This dish is my own version of famous Indian (Punjabi) curry is prepared by cooking shallow fried paneer cheese cubes in a spinach gravy. I use firm tofu instead paneer cheese and coconut oil instead ghee butter here. Tofu is super absorbent and takes in creamy curry sauce with flavour from […]
Avocado back in full swing this year. It`s time to enjoy perfectly ripe avo with creamy flesh and a rich nutty taste. Avocados are naturally nutrient-dense and contain around 20 vitamins and minerals. His benefits also include protecting your skin from wrinkles and other visible signs of aging with its […]
Inspired by Umami rich Japanese classic. Delicious and nutritious vegan noodle soup with green vegetables and flavourful miso broth. This is one my of favourites healthy options for lunch. Green vegetables are nutritional powerhouses filled with vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. They are rich in chlorophyll, which alkalinizes the blood, and fiber, […]
What’s my take on quick ways to lose weight for summer? It’s the right way, and by that I mean it’s the healthy way. I`m not a big fan of diets. I find it difficult to follow any one system of foods, each person is unique. But I truly believe that healthy eating […]
Fermented foods are commonly found in cultures throughout the world – sauerkraut and kimchi, kombucha, yoghurt, kefir sourdough bread and more. This is foods that have been through a process of Lacto-fermentation in which natural bacteria feed on the sugar and starch in the food creating lactic acid. This process preserves […]
Spring has come to New Zealand and knocking at the door! I feel it. No more cravings for heavy winter food, I eat smoothies for breakfast again and I’m very happy about it! The best way to kick-start the morning is to drink a big jar of cleansing green smoothie. Or […]
What are your plans for the weekend? I’m going to start it with a delicious and nutritious family breakfast on a Saturday morning. Surprise your beloved ones this weekend. It`s easy. All you need is berries, bananas, coconut yoghurt and some inspiration! Sprinkle your smoothie bowl with muesli, granola or puffed grains, chia seeds, […]
I’m a big fan of Japanese food. About a year I studied Japanese cuisine with a real Japanese chef. Japanese looks very simple, but at the same time has many incredible umami ingredients and secrets that works like a real magic. I like that simplicity and elegance at the same […]
