Autumn pudding

In Sweden, we have autumn... wind that freezes our smile in the face, leaves of all colors making a constantly shifting tapestry of autumnal tones :)

Really bad photo but I assure you that it tastes great!

Serves 2:
Strawberries and blueberries (frozen - 1 cup)
Water (3 tbsp+1 tbsp)
Dark muscovado sugar (1 tbsp)
Cornstarch (1 tbsp)

1) Simmer berries, sugar, and 3 tbsp water in a saucepan over medium heat.
2) Cook until berries begin to break down, about 5 minutes.
3) Mix cornstarch and 1 tbsp water in a bowl until combined.
4) Whisk into the fruit mixture; cook, whisking constantly, until a thick pudding forms ( 5 minutes).
5) Transfer into serving bowls and eat warm or at room temperature.

Açaí Pudding

In my search for health food products in Sweden I found High Tech Scandinavia and what caught my attention was their vast range of powdered superfoods.

I've contacted them and last Friday I received this amazing gift from them:

The first one I've tried was the Açaí powder (organic, freeze dried):

"Acai is a superfood for real, it contains lots of vitamin E, vitamin B1, B2, B3, antioxidants, vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, fiber, proteins, amino acids and fatty acids.

Acai powder has natural essential fatty acids, fiber and amino acids that work together to help your body burn fat, process food more quickly and lose unwanted pounds you want to lose. Acai powder will improve your immune system and digestive system so fat is not stored in the body."

It cloudy and a bit cold outside and a dessert idea for lunch time popped up...

Açaí Pudding

Serves 2:

Cornstarch (40g)

Muscovado Sugar (20g)

Açaí powder (1 tbsp)

Rice Drink (400 ml)

1) In a saucepan stir together sugar, cornstarch and stir in rice drink.

2) Place over medium heat.

3) Bring to a boil, and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a metal spoon.

4) Remove from heat, add the Açaí powder and whisk until combined.

5) Let cool briefly, and serve warm, or chill in refrigerator until serving.

It smells good and it tastes even better, soft, rich and nutritious... 

In the next days I will continue to post about this amazing products.

Vegan Salami

Serves 4:
Raw Cashews (100g)
Flaxseed (3g)
Onion (3g - powder)
Sea salt (1 tsp)
Mustard (5g)
Pepper (1/2 tsp)
Water (300 ml)
Lime juice (1 tbsp)
Ketchup (30g)
Agar flakes (5g)
Cornstarch (7g)

1) Lightly oil 2 small ramekins.
2) Finely grind the cashews in a food processor. Add the flaxseed, onion powder, salt and pepper. Reserve.
3) In the food processor mix water, mustard, ketchup, lime, agar and cornstarch. Bring to a simmer, in a saucepan, over low heat until the agar is dissolved, stirring occasionally.
4) Add the cashew mixture and stir until it's smooth and creamy.
5) Then remove from heat and pour immediately into the ramekins.
6) Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours. 

Chocolate Pudding

Serves 2:
Cornstarch (30g)
Muscovado Sugar (20g)
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (2 tbsp)
Rice Drink (400 ml)

1) In a saucepan stir together sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and stir in rice drink.
2) Place over medium heat.
3) Bring to a boil, and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a metal spoon.
4) Remove from heat. Let cool briefly, and serve warm, or chill in refrigerator until serving.