WEEK 20

Week 20

September 21, 2010 and September 24, 2010


Greetings Veggie Lovers,

The days are getting shorter and the CSA/ growing season is coming to an end! Enjoy the veggies this week and remember that the CSA has 22 weeks this year. So the last deliveries will be Oct. 5th and Oct. 8th.
You may be wondering, “ What is tatsoi?” It is a dark green Asian salad green that has a spoon like shape with a pleasant and sweet aroma flavor. Tatsoi is generally eaten raw, but may be added to soups at the end of the cooking period. We think it is really yummy in the recipe below or with some shitake mushrooms.

Take care,
Anne and Adam

This week:

Green Beans
Sweet Potatoes
Green Beans
Hot and Bell Peppers
Garlic
Basil
Tomatoes
Cilantro
Oregano
Kale
Tatsoi
Okra



Recipes


Gingery Sautéed Tat-Soi with Tofu Steaks

Taken from: http://foodblogga.blogspot.com/2009/05/what-is-tat-soi.html


Serves 2


2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 ounces extra firm tofu, cut into "steaks"
1 tablespoon sesame oil, divided
2 small bunches of tat-soi
1-2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

In a small bowl whisk all ingredients from soy sauce through cayenne pepper.

In a large skillet over medium high heat, add 2 teaspoons sesame oil. Add tofu steaks; cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove from skillet. Add remaining 1-teaspoon sesame oil to skillet; add tat soi; once wilted, add sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook just until sauce slightly thickens.

Divide greens on plates. Top with half of the tofu. Drizzle with remaining sauce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.