A Forgotten Flavor

Can you believe it? I don't know how many years it's been since I had anything Teriyaki. It was popular a few years ago, but then the Buffalo Chicken trend overshadowed Teriyaki and I forgot about it.

I was looking for something new. I wanted whole long-grain rice which is healthier than refined white rice because most of the the nutrients are held within the hulls.

There it was. Not the Long Grain Rice, but the Teriyaki. It was $1.43 today at County Market, which is cheap compared to other condiments that are more popular. I'll bet it will be even cheaper at Aldi's.

Well there you have it. I'll be on a Teriyaki kick for a while.

I wound up getting a box of Uncle Ben's long-gran rice, but when I poured out the package, it was only somewhat long-grain. That fails.

Buffalo Chicken Salad

Containers from previous Chinese take-out.
Cucumber - Diced
Celery - Chopped
Cabbage - Shredded
Grape Tomatoes - Halves
Water Chestnuts - sliced
Rice - (any kind you like)
Boneless Buffalo Chicken pieces from the Deli. (already cooked)

The only cooking is the rice. A cup and a half of rice expands to six cups of cooked rice, just the right amount for the amount of vegetables. Half a bag of shredded cabbage, A whole cucumber, a can of Water Chestnuts, One celery plant, about a half package of grape tomatoes and just under a pound of boneless buffalo chicken pieces.

Beyond that you can be creative with Parmesan cheese, dill weed, parsley flakes, etc.

Pay attention

Watch this video
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Mekong Cafe

The food was delicious. The Spring Rolls were were interesting because they were not fried.

http://www.mekongcafe.net/

Google Map and more:
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Vegetabe Time

SALAD

Water Chestnuts from the Chinese food isle
celery, chopped
cucumber, diced
cabbage, shredded
grape tomatoes - cut in half
parsley flakes
celery salt
Dill Weed
Grated Parmesan cheese,

SALAD DRESSING:
Olive oil
Roasted garlic
Red Wine Vinegar