Japanese Lunch
I enjoyed the sushi rolls the other night so much, I thought I would like to try some variations. Also, I have tried numerous variations on the mozuku soup, but have not hit on the one that makes me smile. Today, I got a lot closer, but still not quite there.
First, today's version of mozuku soup: straight katsuobushi dashi (no kombu, no shiitake), rinsed mozuku (to remove the rice vinegar & sweetening in the frozen container), Chinese black soy sauce, sea salt, cubes of firm tofu, and sliced scallion.
Next, some wedges of slightly firm avocado, dusted with sea salt, fresh-ground black pepper, gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes), and toasted and crushed sesame seeds.
Next, avocado rolls: sushi rice (with a bit of sushi seasoning: rice vinegar, salt and brown sugar), rolled in nori (seaweed sheets for sushi), all wrapped around julienned avocado, carrot, and scallions.
Next, salmon rolls: sushi rice, cured salmon (actually lox, I'm Jewish, after all), julienned avocado, and thin smears of wasabi, all rolled in nori.
Next, my spin on the California roll: sushi rice; strips of kosher crab (flavored surimi); strips of cream cheese; pickled sushi ginger; julienned avocado, white and orange carrots, and scallions; all rolled in nori.
Enjoy,
Rich P