If you’ve ever dined at a Benihana restaurant you’ve probably had their Chicken Fried Rice. And if you’ve ever had their Chicken Fried Rice you probably fell in love with it and went back for more. But if you’ve never been to a Benihana, keep reading anyways. 😉
Temaki literally means ‘hand-rolled’ in Japanese. It doesn’t require a sushi mat nor a very sharp knife to make clean cuts through a freshly-made sushi roll. A temaki is rolled using just your hands, as the term implies, and it’s easier to make than it looks. The Spicy Salmon Temaki (hand-rolled sushi) is one of our favorites, and this recipe makes about 20 temakis (the perfect amount for a family meal, or as an appetizer for a larger crowd). (more…)
This is a dream salad for those who love to eat a big bowl of delicious noodles. With the Citrus Ginger Tofu Soba Noodle Salad you can do this…guilt-free! The soba noodles are made with buckwheat flour so it’s high in fiber, high in protein and packed with many essential vitamins and minerals. Best of all it has about half the calories and carbohydrates as traditional spaghetti noodles. This means you can simply eat a normal portion and consume less calories. Or do what i always do…eat double the amount!
If I were to describe Gimbap (김밥 or Kimbap) I would say it is the friendly version of sushi. All the ingredients are cooked (no raw fish!) and the popular beef marinade that makes Korean BBQ so popular is included. It’s easily portable too so it’s a favorite choice for picnics, outdoor events, and large parties to feed a crowd.
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Bibimbap (비빔밥) is a signature Korean dish that has become very popular far beyond Korea. It is pronounced BEE-BEAM-BOP and it literally means ‘mixed rice’. Sounds a bit boring (the english translation part that is) but if you know anything about Korean cuisine you know you’re in for a whole lot more than just mixed rice. And once you’ve tried bibimbap you will with no doubt fall in love with Korean food.