I'm not sure if it's the name, taste or health benefits of umeboshi that impresses me the most but whatever it is, I do know that umeboshi is worthy of your attention. These pickled plums are available whole, pureed or as a vinegar and they are excellent used in stir fries, sauces, dressings, sushi, spreads and even drinks. Umeboshi has a salty and sour flavour, so you only need to use a small amount. I've been using the umeboshi puree and I love its lush purple colour, sweet fruity scent and the fact it keeps so long in the fridge. I've been adding a teaspoon here and there to my stir-fries and boiled rice and I really like the way it gives any simple meal a bit of a wake-up call!
According to food author Robbie Swinnerton the 'Japenese pickled plums have remarkable medicinal qualities.' Swinnerton explains on Clearspring's website how they are 'the Far Eastern equivalent to both aspirin and apple' and 'an umeboshi a day is regarded as the best preventative medicine available.' You can read more about the health benefits of umeboshi here.
If you are eager to try umeboshi, the kind people at Goodness Direct are offering readers of Green Lashes and Fashion a 20% discount on umeboshi products and other groceries (excluding chilled, fresh and frozen products). To receive this discount, enter the code 32233VFN into the voucher code box at Goodness Direct's online checkout. This offer expires at the end of April 2010 and is valid for one order.
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Once you've got your umeboshi, here are some vegetarian recipes you can try:
Vegetable Rice Bowl with Miso Dressing - Martha Stewart Living
Umeboshi and Rice Salad
Tofu and Broccoli Quiche
I'd love to hear about any recipes you've dried using umeboshi. Does anyone have a good noodle recipe or has anyone dried umeboshi as a drink?
Just as a final note, is it wrong that I totally want to use the name Umeboshi for my dog (when I get one) or for my own organic perfume (because a girl can dream). People will ask, 'who are you wearing?' (or 'who are you walking?') and I'll tell them dramatically, oo-may-boshay. I know, I've officially lost it today!
Image credits: here
If you are eager to try umeboshi, the kind people at Goodness Direct are offering readers of Green Lashes and Fashion a 20% discount on umeboshi products and other groceries (excluding chilled, fresh and frozen products). To receive this discount, enter the code 32233VFN into the voucher code box at Goodness Direct's online checkout. This offer expires at the end of April 2010 and is valid for one order.Visit Goodness Direct.
Once you've got your umeboshi, here are some vegetarian recipes you can try:Vegetable Rice Bowl with Miso Dressing - Martha Stewart Living
Umeboshi and Rice Salad
Tofu and Broccoli Quiche
I'd love to hear about any recipes you've dried using umeboshi. Does anyone have a good noodle recipe or has anyone dried umeboshi as a drink?
Just as a final note, is it wrong that I totally want to use the name Umeboshi for my dog (when I get one) or for my own organic perfume (because a girl can dream). People will ask, 'who are you wearing?' (or 'who are you walking?') and I'll tell them dramatically, oo-may-boshay. I know, I've officially lost it today!
Image credits: here
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