by Admin | Jan 30, 2022 | Side Dishes, Whole Grains, Rice, and Pasta
Creamy butternut squash pairs well with sweet and spicy crystallized ginger. If, like me, you’re particularly fond of crystallized ginger, provide some on the side in place of pickled ginger as a palate cleanser. Rice Prep Time: Up to 1½ hoursSushi Prep Time: 30...
by Admin | Jan 28, 2022 | Whole Grains, Rice, and Pasta
Resist the urge to combine different types of pickles inside a single roll. Using just one variety for each roll allows every component—rice, pickle, nori—to be fully appreciated. Rice Prep Time: Up to 1½ hoursSushi Prep Time: 15 minutesMakes 4 rolls (24 pieces) Four...
by Admin | Jan 27, 2022 | Snacks, Whole Grains, Rice, and Pasta
A dull or lightweight knife can sometimes snag on the almonds, pulling rather than cutting them. This can rip the nori and make the slices uneven. To prevent this, make sure your knife is very sharp and exert a little extra force when cutting pieces. Rice Prep Time:...
by Admin | Jan 26, 2022 | Whole Grains, Rice, and Pasta
I always have one sheet of nori wrapped in plastic wrap that I store with my sushi supplies. It is my practical measuring guide. When I make this sushi roll, I use my plastic-wrapped piece of nori as a guide for cutting the kombu to the perfect size. Rice Prep Time:...
by Admin | Jan 25, 2022 | Whole Grains, Rice, and Pasta
If you can’t find the pomegranate seeds or arils already prepared, use this easy method to take them from the whole fruit: Slice the pomegranate in half, then break the halves into pieces over a large bowl of water. Working with one piece at a time, continue to break...
