Watch the following video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIlClLdCQDI

If you have not made sushi on your own, this video tutorial is a good start as it walks you through all of the important steps and shows you how easy it is to make veggie rolls. What I like about this video is that the chef uses burdock root which is not commonly known outside of Japan. It has a distinctive taste with a texture similar to carrot and it’s usually used sparingly in all types of Japanese cooking. It is one of my favorite vegetables. Only the problem is that I have not seen this even at a large Asian market at least here in Portland, but it can be substituted with many other vegetable of your choice.

I don’t do makeup because I don’t have to. I’m a guy. Seaweed is rich in minerals. If you don’t like nori, put it on your skin. What’s remarkable about this video is that it has been viewed more than 1,000,000 times. I recently found out that the creator of this tutorial, Michelle Phan is a phenominal figure. Her homemade tutorials published on YouTube became so popular she landed on a contract with Lancome Cosmetics. She was even featured in fashion magazines including Vogue. The number is reaching 200 million views for all her videos.
I checked her other videos and I see why she deserves to be where she is. She not only has an extensive knowledge in makeup and its applications, but her delivery and transformation are breath taking. I was totally mesmerized.

A happy-go-lucky young couple stands in line for two hours for best and freshest sushi in Tsukiji, the largest fish market in Japan. Having lived in Tokyo for five years, I’ve never been to this restaurant. Go figure! The introduction is done so well, I have to visit that restaurant next time I go to Japan. What a sweet couple! Thanks for making this video.

GenkiJapan.Net shows off this great assortment of sushi on a five-foot long wooden tray. If I were one of them at that party, I would be finishing three of them while others are eating one. When it comes to sushi, I’m selfish and my etiquette goes out the window.
GenkiJapan.Net is for people who want to learn Japanese while having fun.

By KC Kudra

There are many types of rice salad. In general, rice salad has a thin dressing, rice, and vegetables combined. You may have something simple like white rice, cucumbers, and vinaigrette, or you can have something more complex with sun-dried tomatoes, walnuts, papaya and feta cheese. You can combine almost anything together in a rice salad that you want.

Wild rice is also used to make tasty salads, often combined with meat of some kind, sweet grapes, nuts and a light dressing. Rice salads can be made ahead of time, but reserve most of the dressing until just before serving so the rice does not get mushy.

This recipe is a little different. It uses sweet rice, also known as sushi rice. You can find it in Asian markets. Sushi rice is sticky when it is cooked and it has a slightly sweet flavor. The rest of the ingredients are commonly used in sushi dishes. The entire salad has a wonderful Japanese flavor. If you like sushi, this salad will be a hit. It makes a wonderful lunch or even a light dinner. Alternatively, you can use it as a side dish.

Recipe for Sushi Rice Salad

This unique twist on rice salad will be an instant hit.

What You Need

• 1/2 cup short grain sushi rice
• 3/4 cup plus 1-1/2 Tablespoons water
• 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 medium carrot
• 1-1/4 teaspoons wasabi paste
• 1-1/2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 large seedless cucumber, peeled, halved, cored and chopped
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
• 3 Tablespoons Japanese pickled ginger, drained, sliced and coarsely chopped
• 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
• 1 avocado
• 8 fresh shiso leaves (optional)
• 1 (6 inch) square toasted nori, cut into thin strips with scissors

How to Make It

Rinse the rice in several changes of cold water until the water runs clear. Drain in a colander for 30 minutes.

Place rice and 1-3/4 cups of water in a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Cover and simmer for two minutes. Remove the rice from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Do not lift the lid.

While the rice finishes, bring the vinegar, sugar, and salt just to a boil in a very small saucepan. Stir it constantly until the sugar dissolves completely. Let it cool 2 minutes.

Spread the rice in a large shallow pan. Sprinkle it with the vinegar mixture and toss it with a wooden spoon.

Using a vegetable peeler, shave thin lengths from the carrot. Cut the slices diagonally into strips 1/4 inch wide.

Whisk the wasabi, the remaining 1-1/2 tablespoons of water, and oil together in a bowl. Add the rice, carrot, cucumber, ginger, scallions, and sesame seeds. Toss gently.

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and peel it. Cut crosswise into slices 1/4 inch thick.

Arrange 2 shiso leaves (if you are using them) on each of 4 plates. Top with the avocado and rice mixture and sprinkle with nori strips.

Serves 4.

Serving easy party appetizers will help make your party memorable and fun. Everyone loves to eat when they go to a party. Try to include a cold appetizer recipe or two so you do not spend all night in the kitchen. Cold recipes can often be made ahead of time.

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