Glorious Raw Thai-Inspired Supper

It's been a long time. I have been on tour. Now I am home and relishing my own kitchen. Hence, this delicious raw meal that will satisfy even the most skeptical.

Thai-Inspired Dressing:
Liquid and half the solids from one can of full-fat coconut milk
2 tbsp spicy peanut butter (or 2 tbsp regular peanut butter plus 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper)
juice of 1/2 lime
1/2 avocado
large handful of cilantro
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp crushed red chilis
3 garlic scapes or 1-2 cloves garlic
2 tbsp sesame oil
salt to taste

Blend and adjust seasonings and chill till ready to use.

Zucchini and Squash Noodles

1 medium zuchinni, ends trimmed
1 medium yellow summer squash, ends trimmed
olive oil
salt and pepper

Using a mandoline or spiralizer, cut the squash into long, thin noodles. Toss noodles with a little olive oil, and season to taste. Warm in a glass dish in the dehydrator at 118 F with the other dishes.

Kale and Mizuna
1 bunch kale (or other greens like chard or spinach)
1 large handful mizuna (or other peppery greens like arugula, cress etc)
olive oil
salt
1/3 cup or so of the Thai dressing

Cut the greens into thin strips and finely chop the stems. Massage with a little oil and salt and put in a glass pan in the dehydrator with the other veggies for 45 minutes. Then add some of the dressing, coat and return to dehydrator for the final 1/2 hour or so of warming time.

Marinated Vegetables with Chili and Lime

1 carrot, cut very thin
1/2 yellow pepper, cut very thin
3-4 button mushrooms, cut very thin
3-4 shiitake mushrooms, cut very thin
5-6 thin spears asparagus, sliced in halves or quarters

several tablespoons olive oil
juice of 1/2 lime
salt to taste
1/8 tsp crushed chilis

Slice all veggies very thin either by hand or with a mandoline. Toss in the marinade to coat and put in a glass dish in the dehydrator for about 45 min on high, then stir and turn temperature down to 118 F. Dehydrate till veggies are softened but still a little crispy and serve warm.

Garnish
chopped almonds
sesame seeds
chives
mizuna flowers
nasturtiums

Raw Thai Supper with (clockwise from top) zucchini and squash noodles with spicy Thai dressing, marinated chili-lime vegetables, spicy thai kale and mizuna...

For the non-raw eater: the same meal with the addition of some basmati rice.