Here Fishy Fishy

Furi-kake: literal translation "to shake" and "to pour over or cover with", it usually consists of Nori (dried seaweed the kind used in sushi), sometimes Dried Salmon Flakes or Bonito Flakes, sugar, salt and other seasonings. It can come in a glass jar or little pouches and used most frequently in Japan to top a bowl of steaming hot rice or to flavor Onigiri (rice balls which are as popular as sandwiches in country of the Rising Sun).

So Dinner Tonight:
*Organic Brocolli, Carrots and Fresh Shiitake sauteed in a touch of Canola Oil and Fresh Ginger and a splash of Soy Sauce
*Japanese Steamed White Rice
*Furikake Encrusted Albacore - Caught Locally

Not Decadent by any means but Definately Diet Friendly

(lost 1 lb.)




Our friend caught some Albacore so we had some on hand. What happened next seemed uber creative to me so I thought I'd share. I'd heard of Macadamian Nut or Shichimi (Japanese 7 or "shichi" Chili Spice - super mild used mostly for Udon) Encrusted Tilapia or Sole or whatever Fish have you BUT ... Furikake? It was a first for me.

Just a Quickie - Sweet & Spice-y Butter Masala

I cheated on myself the other night. I had purchased some Butter Masala Sauce from Costco. I'm not into buying pre-packaged sauces nor pre-made food but I thought this would be perfect for a lazy night. The sauce itself looked better than it tasted which was fine since I always like to spice things up a bit (whether in the kitchen or in the bedroom). Bland = Boring so I kicked it up by adding Dates that I chopped up and some Yellow Onions that I slightly Carmelized in Butter and Olive Oil before stiring in the Masala. This added a slight sweetness which contrasted well with the blend of spices in the sauce. I threw in some Locally Handpicked and Dried Porcinis in the Brown Basmati Rice that I cooked up. The Porcinis were dried to mazimize its flavor. Served this up with a salad of Organic Romaine, Bean Sprouts, Napa Cabbage in a unique dressing called Angelo Pietro (a dressing from Japan that reminds me of summertime)that has bits of black olives. To finish off the dish I placed a dallop of Sour Cream (love white sauces!)atop the Masala allowing the person enjoying it to blend it freely with the sauce for a creamy effect. Yes! Love Creamy! Garnished with some diced Scallions for a little color and a Wink of Flavor.

(gained 1.5 lbs.)

(and NO this is NOT Orange Chicken although the pic does look like it haha)