Anyway. ^_^
For days 5 and 6, I had homemade sushi! Look at what an average person can accomplish with a bamboo mat:
There's not much to say here. I tried my very best to make my cucumber slices look good--I cheated and used a shredder. I also, for the joy for it, made both a traditional Japanese veggie roll and an inside-out American-style roll (which was harder and much much stickier.) We have imitation crab here, avocado (butter for people who want to lose weight, yum!), carrots, cucumber, sushi rice, nori, sesame seeds, and, of course, seasoned rice vinegar!
Of all the things I need to remember, I think I need to focus more on my rice. Way too sticky and gluey, not as easily chewable as I've been reading about.
Today my bento box FINALLY came in the mail, so I can now do wonderful things for lunch. Tomorrow, though, will be another hectic day as Husband and I pack up to go to IL and see our new nephew.
BUT....
Tomorrow, to give you a hint....is leftovers day. Okay, so that was more than a hint, but still. Leftovers. Mmmm!
No grain of rice will go to waste in this house!
Does anyone have any suggestions for foods to try? My work schedule has been crazy lately, so I feel like I'm in a rut where I just want to make instant Japanese food--the total opposite goal of the blog and the project. Next week, though, I have more time. I hope to make salmon teriyaki and gyoza and leek soup. Things to think about ^_^
-- AlyBear
You guys are going to see your nephew?? Awww make sure you take pictures! Have a ton of fun and try to relax after, what has looked like on my end, very busy week!! Love you! Travel safe!
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