Mochi Meals
This recipe comes from a group of firefighters out of Austin Texas and was published in a book The Engine 2 Cookbook by Rip Esselstyn. It was borrowed from the library and can be found online, but Amazon carries the hardcopy. Usually made in big batches and frozen for later and thawed when needed. This chili goes well served over rice or any other grains and delicious cornbread. The last time this was made, the batch was multiplied by 8. Using a food processor like this 14 Cup Cusinart Food Processor from Amazon really saves time. The one we have has been going strong since 2015. There was a 10 year warranty on the motor and 3 years on all parts. There happened to be a Cusinart or Conair depot in nearby where we could get spare parts and process the warranty. Unfortunately the store we purchased it from Cayne’s Warehouse closed business in 2020. The 14 Cup has been useful and not a lot of the regular units have such a large capacity. Without further adieu, here is the ingredients for the recipe.
Ingredients:
- Ingredients:
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 cup chopped mushrooms
- 1 jalapeno, chopped
- 1 can kidney beans, rinsed and rained (1cup dried, soaked and cooked in an Instant Pot)
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained (1cup dried, soaked and cooked in an Instant Pot)
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (1cup dried, soaked and cooked in an Instant Pot)
- 4 cups water
- 2 28-oz cans diced tomatoes, with juice, chopped
- 1 6-oz. can of tomato paste
- 1 pound firm tofu, crumbled
- 1 can corn or frozen equivalent
- 1 apple, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons coriander
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ½ cup parsley or cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
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Step 1: Begin by sautéing onions in a large soup pot over medium heat, using a splash of water for 5 minutes to unlock their savory essence.
Step 2: Enhance the aroma by adding garlic, bay leaves, bell peppers, celery, carrots, mushrooms, and jalapenos. Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes on medium heat, ensuring to add water as needed to prevent sticking.
Step 3: Engage your senses as you stir in the remaining ingredients, cover, and let simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes to blend the flavors to perfection. Step 4: Elevate the taste with a pinch of salt and pepper to suit your palate.
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Garnish with sliced avocado, chopped raw onion, crumbled nut cheese, or minced jalapenos. Goes great with fresh warm cornbread.
