Vibrant Steamed Vegetables w/ Black Tahini and Puffed Amaranth

Puffed amaranth is easy and fun to make. It works very much like making popcorn: Heat a pot, fill in some amaranth, cover with a lid and wait until it is all puffed. Check from time to time if done, making sure the amaranth does not burn. Amaranth is protein-rich and is great sprinkled over porridge and breakfast cereals. It is also used in Mexican cold cacao drinks or smoothies. And, it works equally well in savory dishes and on top of steamed vegetables.

 

I’ve used black tahini for a contrast here. Black tahini sauce is made in a similar way as white sesame tahini: Squeeze a lemon, mince garlic, and marinate garlic in lemon juice for a couple of minutes. Mix some lukewarm water and salt into the black tahini to make it into a runny smooth sauce. Discard garlic and add the garlic-infused lemon juice, adjusting consistency.

 

Done