Vegetable recipes: flowery onigiri & beetroot spirulina latte
Akal invites Anaïs Beltran, an alchemist of the plant world. We love her sensitivity, which she expresses in her recipes and her creations using plants. Anaïs visited us at the farm last autumn to discover fresh spirulina. She whipped up two delicious recipes for us using spirulina: onigiri and a beetroot spirulina latte.
Interview with Anaïs Beltran
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I'm a mum, 32, finding it hard to settle down... an artist., Head vegan chef, energy therapist… In any case, I put my sensitivity to the service of human beauty, harmony and health. After opening a Raw and vegan food restaurant in 2017, I created BEAUTIFUL PLANET In 2019. I run workshops in the great outdoors focusing on wild and medicinal plants and floral creations. It's plant alchemy for taking care of your body and grounding your spirituality (plant-based candles, smudge sticks, cosmetics...).
I've literally fallen head over heels for spirulina potions, which are truly alchemy and have reconnected me with a primordial, ancestral plant on Earth.
Anaïs Beltran
How did you meet Akal?
I knew Akali at the Colmar Eco-bio fair. I went with a friend and our children. Your team members at the stand were offering apple juice and potions to taste Spirulina Immunity and Spirulina Tonic. The Chai side of Spiral Flow immediately set my taste buds dancing; those spices always remind me of my trip to India. I wasn't too keen on spirulina as I'd had it a few years ago, in tablet form. I literally fell head over heels for this juice, which was truly alchemy andit made me reconnect with a Primordial ancestral plant on Earth. Or how to highlight the oldest bacteria present since the dawn of time on our planet and restore our power!
You've prepared 2 vegan recipes with spirulina for us. What does it represent to you, why and how do you consume it?
I love the twigs and the petals. I like to add it to my fruit-based bowls in the morning, that way I have a portion of carbohydrates that is relatively easy to digest, rich in fibre, and at the same time I get protein and iron first thing in the morning. After that, I don't have breakfast very early because I like to let my stomach rest until at least 9:30 or 10 o'clock. So often in the morning it's Herbal tea, and then my first flirt with Spirulina with my bowl. The rest of the day, I will add to it all over my dishes or on an avocado.
Recipe for floral and vegan spirulina onigiri
The Onigiris, a dish of Japanese origin, are Small sweet and savoury stuffed rice balls. It's a Fun recipe to prepare with several people, so it's the perfect opportunity to cook with family or friends. Spirulina enrich them with iron and vitamins, and give them a lovely colour! The extra touch: by preparing a lot, you'll have some left over for several meals, and so you'll be able to vary the accompaniments!
Floral onigiri with spirulina
Equipment
- Blender
- Grater
Ingredients
- 280 grams short-grain white rice or sushi rice
- 2 oranges
- 1 Lawyer
- 1 apple
- 1 Lime
- 1 to 2 teaspoon spirulina powder
- 1 Cube organic vegetable stock
- 3 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon Tamari sauce (gluten-free soy sauce)
- 40 grams of vegan cheese or feta (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice and cook it with the stock cube in water.
- Drain and leave to cool. Place the rice in a mixing bowl. The rice will become stickier as it cools.
- Melt the ghee in a pan for a few seconds.
- Grate the zest of the two oranges into the salad bowl, then add the chia seeds, melted ghee, and tamari sauce.
- Mix with your hands or a wooden spoon to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Then sprinkle with spirulina powder and mix again, kneading gently to thoroughly incorporate the colour.
- Peel, core and quarter the apple.
- Place the avocado flesh and apple pieces into a blender. Blend until there are still some crunchy apple pieces remaining.
- Pour the lot into a shallow plate or bowl.
- Squeeze the lemon and add the juice and zest to the mixture.
- Crumble the cheese and add it too.
- Add the other ingredients, mix and mash a little with a fork.
- To fill the rice pastry, slightly cup your hand and flatten the rice inside it. Add the filling in the middle then gently close it into a ball using your other hand, taking care not to press too hard so as not to make it burst.
- For decoration, add dried or fresh cornflowers, calendula, orange zest, and hulled hemp seeds as you wish.
- Serve chilled! This recipe is wonderful served with a dragon sauce made from tahini, garlic, tamari, vinegar, nutritional yeast, or vegetable oil.
Notes
And there you have it! We're sure you'll enjoy this recipe, because it is:
- fun to prepare, especially with others
- Delicious and surprising with its little sweet and salty side
- and above all, customisable to your desires!
Enjoy your meal 😉
Pink latte recipe, beetroot and spirulina
The second recipe is a Very mild beetroot and spirulina latte. Beetroots are rich in Orphan and in betaine, a substance that acts on the liver by helping its cells get rid of toxins. Betaine also works to improve enzymatic activity to break down fats. They have anti-inflammatory properties throughout the body, and betaine also stimulates muscle growth, helping to reduce muscle breakdown after exercise. An excellent way to consume my spirulina !
Ideal for relaxing, this enchanted latte will delight your taste buds!
Enchanted Pink Beetroot & Spirulina Latte
Equipment
- Grater
Ingredients
- 40 cl of plant-based milk
- 1 to 2 tablespoon raw grated beetroot (or 1 tsp beetroot powder)
- 3 tablespoon rose water
- 1 teaspoon Spirulina powder or Spiral Flow
Instructions
- Boil the milk, then reduce to a low heat, grate the beetroot into the milk or add the powdered beetroot. It will take on a magnificent pink colour.
- Add the rose water, let it infuse for 30 seconds and remove from the heat.
- Allow to steep for another 1 minute.
- Pour into a cup using a small sieve to separate the milk from the grated beetroot.
- Add spirulina and a few dried rose petals as a topping.
Notes
The pink and green flavours and colours of this latte have a soothing for the mind and enveloping for the heart. The green of the spirulina and the pink of the beetroot create a strong connection to the heart chakra. This drink is:
- Very soft and perfect for relaxing
- rich in iron to recharge
- and delightfully colourful!
Enjoy your meal!
If you try one of these recipes or are looking for other ideas, join us on our Instagram account, and post them with the #akalfood. Thanks again to Anaïs for your culinary inspirations and the magic you bring to your creations!
