Meanwhile, the acorns are cracked and ground up into acorn flour, and the two are combined to heat the nupa, or acorn soup. Bates cooking demonstration was just one of many activities at the California State Indian Museum s annual Acorn Day. Other activities included face painting and story time for the children. There was also time to tour the museum, which houses cultural artifacts representing the state s numerous Indian peoples, including an acorn display. Now in honor of Acorn Day festivities, we asked Registered Dietitian and Home Chef Michele Lites to show us how to make a modernized version of another Native American acorn recipe, Acorn Bread.
Acorn flour can be difficult to find, although it is often carried in Korean grocery stores.
3 T. oil Directions Sift together acorn meal, white flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. In separate bowl, mix together egg, milk and oil. Combine dry ingredients and liquid ingredients. Stir just enough to moisten dry ingredients. Pour into a greased pan and bake at 400F for 30 minutes.