Agar agar – Cooking with a Cat https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com Recipes for Fast Metabolism Diet Mon, 09 Jan 2023 17:15:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.7.2 Oat Pannacotta with Strawberries https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/oat-pannacotta-with-strawberries/ https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/oat-pannacotta-with-strawberries/#respond Sat, 27 Apr 2019 15:44:29 +0000 https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/?p=5330 The pannacotta is a fresh dessert typical of the Italian tradition. This is my recipe to make a vegan and lighter version of this delicious dessert. To prepare it you only need oat milk, vanilla, a thickener, agar agar and your favorite…

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The pannacotta is a fresh dessert typical of the Italian tradition. This is my recipe to make a vegan and lighter version of this delicious dessert. To prepare it you only need oat milk, vanilla, a thickener, agar agar and your favorite natural sweetener.

Try this recipe also at breakfast!

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Oat pannacotta with strawberries

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Ingredients

  • For pannacotta:
  • 2 cup of oat milk
  • 2 tablespoons of arrowroot powder or tapioca flour
  • 1/2 vanilla bean or natural vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon of powder agar agar
  • 3 tablespoons of birch xylitol or stevia to taste
  • For topping:
  • 2 cup of strawberries (strawberries)
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons of birch xylitol or stevia to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut the vanilla pod along, and with the knife blade take out all the seeds.
  2. In a pot, put the oat milk, the sweetener, the vanilla seeds, the pod, the arrowroot, and the agar agar.
  3. Put the pot over low heat and continuously stir until it breaks to boil.
  4. Let boil a couple of minutes (without mixing) and remove from heat.
  5. Remove the vanilla pod and distribute the milk in bowls, cups or glasses. Let cool and put in the refrigerator, at least two hours.
  6. Meanwhile, wash the strawberries thoroughly and cut them into small pieces.
  7. In a large bowl, mix the strawberries well with the sweetener and the juice of half a lemon.
  8. Cover and let stand in the fridge.
    When the pannacotta is dense, cover with the strawberries and serve cold.

This recipe is suitable for the Fast Metabolism Diet – FMD Phase 1. With these amounts, you get 2 servings of grains and 2 servings of fruit for <20 pounds.

For this recipe, you may need:

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Vegan Bicolor Jelly https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/vegan-bicolor-jelly/ https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/vegan-bicolor-jelly/#respond Tue, 26 Sep 2017 16:54:39 +0000 https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/?p=2664 Although I like a lot the fresh fruit, sometimes it can be a little to eat it. For this reason I like to think of ingenious and original ways to give it a different touch. The recipe that I propose to you today,…

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Although I like a lot the fresh fruit, sometimes it can be a little to eat it. For this reason I like to think of ingenious and original ways to give it a different touch.

The recipe that I propose to you today, is very easy to prepare and only requires few ingredients. It is a jelly fruit, prepared with agar agar, so that it is 100% vegan. I have chosen peach and raspberry, but it can be made with any other fruit, just free your imagination 🙂

Vegan Bicolor Jelly

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup peach
  • 1/2 cup raspberries
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons agar agar powder
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 tablespoon of birch xylitol or stevia to taste (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and puree the raspberries with a blender
  2. [OPTIONAL] With a fine strainer, strain the raspberry puree to remove all seeds. This process may require time, but it is entirely optional.
  3. In a casserole, heat 1/4 cup water and add 1/2 teaspoon agar agar and xylitol (optional)
  4. When the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and add it to the raspberry puree
  5. Mix well and place the puree in a glass
  6. Save the puree in the refrigerator for at least an hour; if the inclined shape is desired, incline the glass
  7. After 1 hour, peel, chop and beat the peach with the lemon juice until turning into a creamy puree
  8. In a casserole, heat 1/2 cup of water and add 1 teaspoon of agar agar
  9. When the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and add it to the peach puree
  10. Mix well and place the puree in the glass, on top of the raspberry puree
  11. Leave in the refrigerator three hours more

This recipe is suitable for the Fast Metabolism Diet – FMD Phase 1 and Phase 3; With the quantities of this recipe, you got 1 serving of fruit for >20 pounds. You can eat this recipe instead of fruit, in every meal or snack where the fruit is allowed.

For this recipe, you may need:

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Sweet pudding of cucumber and basil: fresh and delicious https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/sweet-pudding-of-cucumber-and-basil-fresh-and-delicious/ https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/sweet-pudding-of-cucumber-and-basil-fresh-and-delicious/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2017 15:39:54 +0000 https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/?p=2577 In a few days it is my aunt’s birthday and I will organize a dinner; How she does not like the cakes too much I thought to experiment and to create some new sweet, something different. So today I propose a really…

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In a few days it is my aunt’s birthday and I will organize a dinner; How she does not like the cakes too much I thought to experiment and to create some new sweet, something different. So today I propose a really original recipe and above all very fresh; It is a sweet pudding of cucumber and basil, prepared with egg whites and agar agar.

The preparation is really simple and the result surprising. In addition this recipe can be used both as breakfast, as dessert or as snack.

I wait for your opinions 😉

Sweet pudding of cucumber and basil

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Ingredients

  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 cucumber
  • 4 fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons birch xylitol
  • 1 tablespoon agar agar powder
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan heat the water and add the xylitol
  2. When the water is hot put the egg whites and stir constantly
  3. After boiling the egg whites for a couple of minutes add the agar agar and continue stirring
  4. Peel the comb, cut it and beat it in a blender with the basil, until it is a homogenous puree
  5. When the water with the eg whites starts to boil, remove them from the fire and add it to the puree of cucumber; beat again
  6. Pour the puree into a small mold (preferably an apertured mold such as those used for the cheescake); You can put a slice of cucumber in the bottom of the mold how to decorate
  7. Leave the pudding in the refrigerator about 8 hours, or overnight

This recipe is compatible with the Fast Metabolism Diet – FMD Phase2; with these quantities, you get 2 full snacks for <20 or 1 full snack for >20.

This recipe can also be used in Phase 2 as breakfast, lunch or dinner, but you have to adjust the amounts or integrate with more vegetables and protein.

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Balsamic vinegar pearls: a spectacular decoration https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/balsamic-vinegar-pearls-a-spectacular-decoration/ https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/balsamic-vinegar-pearls-a-spectacular-decoration/#comments Wed, 28 Jun 2017 16:01:27 +0000 https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/?p=2452 Today I want to talk about something very different and special, the spherification, which is part of the molecular kitchen. This type of cooking is a true science, in fact, it is the application of scientific principles to the gastronomy; Although it…

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Today I want to talk about something very different and special, the spherification, which is part of the molecular kitchen. This type of cooking is a true science, in fact, it is the application of scientific principles to the gastronomy; Although it is a technique that was developed in the 50’s, it has become very popular in recent years, especially thanks to incredible chefs like Ferran Adria.

The recipe I propose today is to make pearls of balsamic vinegar, these are solid balls made with agar (different from spherification with alginates); Although not really a dish, it is very useful to decorate any food, especially in Phase 2, when the need for flavor and originality is stronger. This recipe is very easy to prepare and has a lot of visual impact. Although oil is needed for its preparation, it is suitable for all phases, because the oil serves only for the pearls to solidify. I advise to work few quantities at a time, because it solidifies very quickly.

I hope you like it 🙂

Balsamic vinegar pearls

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Ingredients

  • 300 ml olive oil or sunflower oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 gr agar agar powder

Instructions

Perlas de vinagre balsámico

  1. Put the oil in a long tube, and store it in the freezer for 30 minutes
  2. In a pan, mix the water and balsamic vinegar *; Heat by medium
  3. Add agar agar and bring to a boil
  4. Fill a syringe (without needle) with the mixture of balsamic vinegar and agar agar
  5. Remove the oil from the freezer and gradually drop oil in the oil
  6. To obtain a small beads can be used one or two drops, and to obtain more grander beads 3 or 4 drops
  7. When the desired quantity of beads has been obtained, strain the oil ** with a fine mesh strainer
  8. Rinse pearls very well under water, so that no oil residue remains

This recipe is compatible with the Fast Metabolism Diet – FMD Phase1, Phase2, and Phase3; This recipe does not contain any staples of this diet, so it is considered an EXTRA, does not replace any other food!

Notes

*These pearls can be made with other liquids, if desired, but be careful to respect the phases. - **Leftover oil can be stored and used for cooking. - WARNING FOR CELIAC: always check that the products that you use are certified without gluten, for who has doubts in this respect can be informed in the following link: http://bit.ly/GlutenFreeSymbolologíaSinGluten

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Gluten-free & lactose-free “Irish Coffee” Cheesecake https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/celebrating-saint-patricks-day-gluten-free-lactose-free-irish-coffee-cheesecake/ https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/celebrating-saint-patricks-day-gluten-free-lactose-free-irish-coffee-cheesecake/#respond Fri, 17 Mar 2017 08:12:26 +0000 https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/?p=1755 March 17th is St. Patrick’s day (patron of Ireland) and tradition wants us to dress in green and celebrate it in a big way. For this reason, I decided to create a little sweet inspired by the famous Irish Coffee. It is…

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March 17th is St. Patrick’s day (patron of Ireland) and tradition wants us to dress in green and celebrate it in a big way. For this reason, I decided to create a little sweet inspired by the famous Irish Coffee. It is a cheesecake without gluten or lactose.

As always I like to propose very healthy recipes suitable for everyone (even children) this recipe is only inspired by the famous Irish Coffee, since in reality, not only does not carry lactose but also does not carry coffee or whiskey, it is still delicious. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to everyone!

Gluten-free & lactose-free

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Ingredients

  • 2 cup of Coconut Milk in cardboard
  • 15 Gluten-free Digestive Cookies, approximately
  • 3.5 tablespoons Deodorized Coconut Oil
  • 1/4 cup Canned Coconut Milk, refrigerated for 24 hours
  • 4 tablespoons Substitute Coffee soluble
  • 3 tablespoons of Cacao Paste (can be changed for 4.5 tablespoons of raw cacao powder)
  • 1 teaspoon of Agar Agar
  • 3 tablespoons of Birch xylitol

Instructions

  1. The first thing is to crumble as much as possible the Digestive cookies, you find the recipe here*
  2. Once they are completely shredded, join the coconut oil and mix until it has been discarded and soaked all the cookies
  3. In the bottom of a few glasses of dessert or a mold that opens (not very large) are placed the crumbled cookies and pressed with the spoon, until forming a perfectly uniform base
  4. Leave the base in the freezer for 20 minutes
  5. Meanwhile, put the coconut milk in a casserole and start to heat
  6. When it is almost boiling, reduce the heat to a minimum and add the xylitol and the coffee substitute, mixing constantly
  7. When they have been dissolved, add a teaspoon of agar agar and continue mixing
  8. Let it boil slowly for about 5 minutes and then add the cacao paste or cacao powder
  9. The mixture is allowed to cool
  10. When the mixture is cold, put it on top of the base and store the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, better overnight
  11. After 3 hours, put the coconut milk in a pastry bag and decorate the mini plates or the unique cake
  12. Before serve, leave a few minutes outside of the refrigerator to avoid that the base is too hard; if you choose to make a cake with a mold that opens, unmold with a lot of attention

This recipe is suitable for the Fast Metabolism Diet – FMD Phase3; With these amounts, you get 3 breakfasts for >20 pounds or 4.5 breakfasts for <20 pounds.

For a complete breakfast integrate with the remaining proteins and with phase fruit and vegetables.

Notes

*Use all the cookies in the recipe - This recipe uses 1/2 cup of coconut milk as seasoning - WARNING FOR CELIAC: always check that the products that you use are certified without gluten, for who has doubts in this respect can be informed in the following link: http://bit.ly/GlutenFreeSymbol

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Sweet without remorse? Raw cacao pudding and fresh rosemary https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/sweet-without-remorse-raw-cacao-pudding-and-fresh-rosemary/ https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/en/sweet-without-remorse-raw-cacao-pudding-and-fresh-rosemary/#respond Mon, 07 Nov 2016 08:28:09 +0000 https://www.ungatoenlacocina.com/?p=2292 The raw cacao pudding and fresh rosemary is a light sweet, with few calories and perfect for those times when you are on a diet but you can not resist a sweet little treat. However good we may be, we can all…

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The raw cacao pudding and fresh rosemary is a light sweet, with few calories and perfect for those times when you are on a diet but you can not resist a sweet little treat. However good we may be, we can all have a moment when we need something sweet, why skip the diet and feel guilty when there are healthy, rich and cacao-flavored alternatives? Today I present my recipe for the pudding of raw cacao and fresh rosemary.

Raw cacao pudding and fresh rosemary

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Phase 1 · Phase 2 · Phase 3 Serves: 1 Prep Time: Cooking Time:

Ingredients

  • 1 Teaspoon of raw cacao powder
  • 1 teaspoon of you favorite coffee substitute
  • 3 teaspoon of birch xylitol
  • Fresh rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon of agar agar
  • Water

Instructions

  1. Mix the raw cocoa and the coffee substitute
  2. Put the mixture into water, undo it well and put it on the fire
  3. When it reaches the boil add the birch xylitol and the rosemary and stir until the xylitol dissolves
  4. Add the agar agar and boil 3 minutes more, stirring constantly
  5. Put the prepared in the desired mold and leave in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours

Enjoy your dessert with no regrets!

This recipe is compatible with the Fast Metabolism Diet – FMD Phase1, Phase2, and Phase3; This recipe does not contain any staples of this diet, so it is considered an extra, does not replace any other food.

Notes

AVISO PARA CELÍACOS: revisar siempre que los productos que uséis sean certificados sin gluten, para quien tenga dudas al respecto puede informarse en este artículo: Simbología sin gluten.

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