Sushi makes a great lunch.
Ingredients:
2½ cups Japanese short-grain rice (like Koshihikari rice)
2½ cups cold water
4 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons superfine (caster) sugar
2 teaspoons salt
Your choice of fillings (see Sushi roll variations below)
6 sheets nori
Japanese soy sauce
Pickled ginger (gari)
Wasabi paste
Method:
PLACE the rice in a colander and rinse thoroughly under the tap until the water runs clear, then drain well. PLACE the rice and the cold water in a medium saucepan and bring to the boil. COVER the saucepan, turn the heat down to very low, and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid. TURN off the heat and allow to stand 10 minutes more, still covered, then spoon the rice into a large bowl. MIX together the vinegar, sugar and salt in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves, then drizzle over the rice. MIX together gently to coat the rice with the sushi vinegar, then set aside to cool to room temperature. TOAST each nori sheet very lightly by passing back and forth quickly over a stove-top hot plate (don't place it too close to the heat or else the delicate nori will burn).
Sushi roll variations. The range of possible fillings for sushi rolls is enormous. By mixing and matching various ingredients you can create many different varieties. Here are some popular fillings, followed by a selection of our favorite sushi rolls:
Smoked salmon
Cooked shrimp (prawns)
Crab (or surimi)
Very fresh raw tuna and salmon
Tofu (firm or silken)
Eggs (made into an omelet and cut into strips)
Toasted sesame seeds
Cucumber
Avocado
Scallions (spring onions)
Mushrooms
Snow peas
Snow pea sprouts
Asparagus (lightly steamed)
Carrot
Each of the following sushi recipes makes 6 sushi rolls (or approximately 36 sushi rounds):
Smoked salmon and asparagus sushi rolls. Cut 6 oz (180g) of smoked salmon into thin strips. Lightly steam 12 trimmed asparagus spears, then refresh them in cold water. Smear a small amount of wasabi in a horizontal line across the middle of each rice-topped nori sheet and arrange equal amounts of salmon and asparagus on top. Roll the sushi up and cut into 1½-inch rounds to serve.
Tuna and cucumber sushi rolls. Cut a 10 oz (300g) piece of very fresh raw tuna into thin strips. Peel and remove the seeds from half a small-sized cucumber and cut the flesh into thin strips. Smear a small amount of wasabi in a horizontal line across the middle of each rice-topped nori sheet and arrange equal amounts of tuna and cucumber on top. Roll the sushi up and cut into 1½-inch rounds to serve.
Shrimp and vegetable sushi rolls. Cut 12 large peeled, cooked shrimp (prawns) in half lengthways. Peel and remove the seeds from half a small-sized cucumber and cut the flesh into thin strips. Trim and cut 2 scallions (spring onions) into thin diagonal slices and thinly slice the flesh of ½ an avocado. Smear a small amount of wasabi in a horizontal line across the middle of each rice-topped nori sheet and arrange equal amounts of each filling on top. Roll the sushi up and cut into 1½-inch rounds to serve.
Tofu, sesame and mixed vegetable sushi rolls. Lightly toast 3 teaspoons of sesame seeds in a frying pan. Cut 6½ oz (200g) of firm tofu into thin strips. Peel and grate a small carrot. Remove the stems from 6 fresh shitake mushrooms (or use soaked, dried mushrooms or regular mushrooms) and thinly slice the flesh. Wash and drain ½ cup snow pea sprouts. Smear a small amount of wasabi in a horizontal line across the middle of each rice-topped nori sheet and arrange equal quantities of each filling on top. Roll the sushi up and cut into 1½-inch rounds to serve.
California sushi rolls. Cut 10 oz (300g) of crab (or surimi) into thin strips and mix with 2 tablespoons of Japanese or regular mayonnaise. Peel an avocado and cut the flesh into strips. Peel and remove the seeds from half a small-sized cucumber and cut the flesh into thin strips. Smear a small amount of wasabi in a horizontal line across the middle of each rice-topped nori sheet and arrange equal amounts of crab, cucumber and avocado on top. Roll the sushi up and cut into 1½-inch rounds to serve. As a variation, replace the crab with cooked shrimp.
Egg and vegetable sushi rolls. Cook an ordinary omelet using 2 eggs seasoned with salt and pepper, then slice it into thin strips. Cut 12 snow peas into thin strips and grate a small carrot. Smear a small amount of wasabi in a horizontal line across the middle of each rice-topped nori sheet and arrange equal amounts of each filling on top. Roll the sushi up and cut into 1½-inch rounds to serve.
2007-04-25 05:47:47
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answered by JDoubleG 5
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Asian noodle salad
Serves 1
Preparation time less than 30 mins
Cooking time less than 10 mins
Ingredients
½ fennel bulb, shredded on a mandoline
1 carrot, peeled, shredded on a mandoline
1 lime, juice only
2 tsp sesame oil
small bunch fresh coriander leaves
30g/1oz bunch of rice noodles, cooked according to packet instructions
Method
1. In a large bowl mix together the fennel, carrot, lime juice, sesame oil, coriander and noodles.
2. To serve, place noodles onto a plate.
2007-04-25 18:48:06
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answered by acidten 5
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what do you feel like eating? what do you have on hand?
pita bread
spread pasta sauce over
grated cheese
chopped up deli meat(ham, turkey or even chicken)
any other toppings you want to add to your pita pizza
bake at 425F for about 8-10min*
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tuna sanwich
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grilled cheese
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salad
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soup and a sandwich
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left overs from last night
be creative...:)
2007-04-25 05:12:11
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answered by friskymisty01 7
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hi there,
2 cups noodles, ( any shape)
1 large onion, diced
1 cup diced ham
3 tbs. oil
salt, pepper,garlic powder
cook noodles as directed, meanwhile brown onions and ham,
season, drain noodles, mix all together, serve with a salad, enjoy
2007-04-25 07:23:30
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answered by misstateside 2
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Sounds weird but.
Peanut butter and mayonnaise.
Or if you like spicy try hot dogs with yellow mustard, horseradish and pepperocinis.
2007-04-25 06:02:21
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answered by Anonymous
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you could make a chicken salad or some tuna sandwhiches??
2007-04-25 06:32:40
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answered by Ginna_102591 1
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