I issued a missive a few days ago, moping and grumping that no one has played with the flash fridge on the site recently. Well, you came through in a big way. Some mysterious person, who did not leave their name, but who lives in Arlington, TX, struck like Zorro. Truth be told, they may not actually BE from Arlington, but their internet provider is. They are definitely from Texas. I can say that much.
Whoever you are, masked bandit, you delighted me to know that you gave a darn. For those of you who can’t read multicolor kitchen magnets, the dedication is:
“The Puppy just licked the soy sauce jar… Who’s up for Chinese.”
Ah, priceless. Want to give yourself a shot at it? Just go to the Resist The Fridge page on this blog and give it a whirl.
All the talk of Chinese food makes me hungry, but what it makes me crave even more is Japanese food. I know, two totally different culinary styles, but tell that to the folks up the road at the Japanese/Chinese/Thai/Vietnamese restaurant. I think I will open a restaurant across the street that serves Russian/Scottish/Creole/Inuit cuisine and see what they do with that. I can just imagine the fear from the competition they will feel.
One of the staples I keep in my kitchen is Rice Vinegar. It is the perfect base for all types of salad dressing. I sometimes add just a few spices and a dollop of honey and it makes a nice vinaigrette. What I am just discovering is NAKANO Seasoned Rice Vinegar. There are of course traditional flavors and original seasonings, but don’t think that Rice Vinegar is just for Japanese dishes. They now have a Balsamic Blend, Roasted Garlic, Basil & Oregano, and Italian Herb version. You could use it right out of the bottle as a dipping sauce with a crusty bread or even a base oil for an Italian bruschetta.
In one tablespoon (a tablespoon is slightly larger than a “splash”), there are only 20 calories, and there is absolutely no fat, which is a boon to everyone watching their weight, or just their health. In fact, it also has 50% less sodium than other rice vinegars, so for those watching their blood pressure, it is much safer to indulge. In fact, Nakano is brewing it the same way they have been for 200 years.
Want to try it? There is a $1.00 off coupon online. When you join Nakano’s Splash Recipe Club, you’ll get this rockin’ newsletter. I know it may surprise you, but they recently did a Caribbean theme. That is how universal it is for a condiment or ingredient.
