Cooking with Kuji: Natural 08 Kale Caesar, Kuji dressing
This plant-based version of the classic Caesar is amped up with artichokes and avocado. Don’t hold back on the dressing, it elevates this salad to a substantial main course. Try adding smoked paprika, chilli powder or za’atar to the chickpeas before baking.
WRITTEN BY KUJI
12 AUGUST 2019
Natural 08 Kale Caesar, Kuji dressing
Ingredients
20 g Kuji Natural 08
90 ml of warm water
1 tsp white miso
¾ tsp dijon mustard
¼ tsp garlic powder
20g cashews, soaked for 6 hours or quick boiled
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper
Method
- Preheat oven to 200c.
- For the dressing, blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender until combined. Refrigerate until needed (it will firm up in the fridge)
- If you are using canned chickpeas, dry them with a towel. Toss in a little salt and pepper and bake for 15 – 20 minutes, until crispy.
To serve
½ cup chickpeas, cooked
1 avocado
4 artichoke hearts
2 bunches kale
Dulse seaweed