Toi here, and welcome to another episode of Knauthentic.
Topic of the day: A Minor Food Indulgence.
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1. Since I spent so much time talking about AWP. I thought, we’d take a break and just talk about food.
2. I missed being able to indulge a lot. But, I’m a big girl and know how to make good choices. Still, there are times when a minor indulgence isn’t the end of the world, or a major medical set back.
3. For me, that indulgence usually means sugar or carbs. Since I stopped eating refined sugar, I don’t feel so bad about treating myself from time to time. I make nice cream and cookies sweetened with bananas and dates. I make a hazelnut spread with carob instead of coco, which is naturally sweet. And sometimes, I use a more traditional ingredient instead of an alternative, as I did with todays recipe.
Now, it’s time to talk about how I make a simple plant-based egg roll.
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Step-by-step instructions
1. Prepare your filling a bowl.
2. Add your protein of choice- I used marinated soy-free tofu and shredded it.
3. Add your veggies- I used a mix of purple cabbage, celery, carrot, and cilantro all shredded.
4. Season the filling to your liking- I used 1 tsp tamari, 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, ½ tsp ginger paste, and black pepper.
5. The mixture can be eaten raw but it softens and rolls better after 3-5 minutes in the microwave or steam basket.
6. While egg rolls are traditionally deep fried or pan fired, I air-fry mine, but you could also bake them.
7. Place 1-1½ tbsp of the filling in the middle of the egg roll wrapper turned to look like a diamond. Wet the edges of the wrapper with water then fold the bottom corner over the mixture before tucking in the sides and rolling upward to seal the roll.
8. Spread or spray the rolls with a neutral oil, I used Avocado, and air-fry at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
Question: How do you treat yourself with food? I’d love to know.
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Until next time, stay safe, eat well, and be blessed.
Credits
Knauthentic Season 1, Episode 20.
Starring Toi Thomas.
Featuring no one else at this time.
Topics discussed: Food Indulgences, Treating Yourself, Simple Egg Rolls
Produced by Toi Thomas in association with The ToiBox of Words and Lit Carnivale.
Directed by Toinette “Toi” Thomas.
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