This recipe is quick fix at home. These tasty, savory crackers are made with four types of seeds, reishi powder and nutritional yeast. They are savory and nutritious! No flour or nuts are required in this recipe.
The secret ingredient that binds everything together is basil seed, a traditional ingredient used in beverages in southern China. With water, the black seeds will puff up and forms a gel.
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Author:
Five Seasons TCM
Ingredients
1 tbsp basil seeds or chia seeds
2 tbsp (30ml) water
2tbsp white sesame
2 tbsp black sesame
2 tbsp hemp seeds
1/2 tbsp reishi powder
1 tbsp nutrition yeast
1 tbsp coconut oil or melted ghee
1/3 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Directions
Preheat the oven to 300 (F) degrees.
Mix the basil seeds and water in a small bowl, and stir well until the basil seeds completely absorb the water and expand. About 1 minute or so. *If you use chia seeds, please let it soak for at least 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Add the rest of the ingredients with the basil seeds and mix well.
Layer a sheet of parchment paper on the baking tray, and pour the mixed wet ingredients on it.
Cover the ingredients with a new sheet of parchment paper, and gently press with the palm of your hand. Evenly spread the wet ingredients until it becomes a thin layer.
Remove the top parchment paper. Place the baking tray in the oven and bake for about 10 minutes until the color turns golden.
Please check the oven frequently while baking to avoid burning the ingredients.
Take out the baking tray and let it cool at room temperature. Break into small pieces and ready to eat.
Recipe Note
TCM Functions:
Moisten the intestines, help with constipation
Build Qi and warmth in the body while caring for Yin
