Foodgasms

Recidiva said:

Oh, cool, I can do that. Thanks!

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I live to serve, your welcome.

SaintPeter said:

*adds mint*

*Top Chef smirk*

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*smiles*

*tosses some strawberries in, too*

All this tossing is making me seasick.

Rambling Rose said:

I love corn. Emar Pants and I were on a road trip one time, and we got to talking about corn. We were so engrossed in our mutual admiration that we missed our exit!

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Yes...that's the level of unadulterated corn-on-the-cob lust I'm talking about.

this sounds so good

Mochi
"The Legacy of the Japanese in Hawaii: Cuisine"
(Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, 1989)

1 cup mochiko (rice flour)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar, optional
1/2 cup water
Katakuriko (potato starch) or cornstarch

Stir together rice flour, salt and sugar. Stir in 1/2 cup water to form soft dough. Lightly knead about 30 seconds on surface dusted with katakuriko.
Bring 4 cups water to a boil in deep pot. Spread a piece of dampened unbleached muslin or several layers of cheesecloth over a steamer tray. Spread dough evenly over dampened cloth, about 1/2 inch thick.

Cover tray; place over boiling water. Steam 20 minutes. Remove steamer tray from pan. Lift out cloth with dough. Pull cloth away from dough, letting dough fall onto a flat surface dusted with potato starch or cornstarch. Cool dough 1 to 2 minutes.

While still hot, knead 1 minute or until smooth and shiny. Roll glutinous dough into an 8-inch-long sausage-shaped roll. Cut into 8 equal pieces.

Dust with potato starch or cornstarch as needed to prevent sticking. Form tops of pieces into smooth round shapes. They will flatten on the bottom when placed on a flat surface. Serve rice cakes the same day while fresh, if possible. Makes 8 pieces.

Microwave instructions: Cover and microwave on medium-high 10 minutes. Rest 3 minutes. Turn and cook additional 2 to 3 minutes or until done.

For an mochi: Pinch off walnut-size pieces of steamed mochi. Place 1 tablespoon an in each circle of dough; pinch edges to seal and dust with katakuriko (potato starch).

For Chichi dango: Add 2 tablespoons melted margarine and substitute 1/2 cup water with 1/2 cup milk.

Approximate nutritional analysis per piece: 80 calories, no fat or cholesterol, 70 mg sodium. With an: 120 calories, 0.5 g fat, no saturated fat or cholesterol, 110 mg sodium. Chichi dango: 115 calories, 3.5 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, less than 5 mg cholesterol, 110 mg sodium.*

Rambling Rose said:

A mushy banana is better than a cheese hot dog. *ducks*

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You're just a cruel, vicious bitch, aren't you?

I love you.

Rose ignores me in the food thread because the food snobs do not accept my kickass jello recipes.

Don't hate me because my jello rocks. Hate me because I schooled you in Scrabble.

*mint*

Vikingstone said:

Yes...that's the level of unadulterated corn-on-the-cob lust I'm talking about.

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Both my step-dad and my boyfriend will gnaw the cob down. I am not a cob-gnawer.

SaintPeter said:

*mint*

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I love you. Be very afraid.

Recidiva said:

You're just a cruel, vicious bitch, aren't you?

I love you.

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Love for you, too. You go cower in the corner with Pete.

Let's go for four in a row! I'm on a roll!

HA! My lurve is some skeery shit.

Rambling Rose said:

Love for you, too. You go cower in the corner with Pete.

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Yes ma'am.

Strawberry mochi
"Friends from Hilo High School Present 'Ohana Style Cookbook II"
(Island Heritage, 1995, $12.50)

3 cups water
1 cup sugar
1 box mochiko
1 can koshi an (smooth red-azuki bean filling)
Fresh strawberries
Potato starch (katakuriko)

Wrap strawberries with koshi an and set aside for mochi wrap.
Boil water and sugar. Add mochiko a little at a time and mix well. Remove from heat. Place on a surface powdered with katakuriko and pound well. Pull into small pieces and wrap strawberry and squeeze ends. Makes 15 mochi pieces.

Approximate nutritional analysis per piece: 240 calories, no fat or cholesterol, 70 mg sodium.*

Sounds deliriously gummy.

Batchoohus said:

Strawberry mochi
"Friends from Hilo High School Present 'Ohana Style Cookbook II"
(Island Heritage, 1995, $12.50)

3 cups water
1 cup sugar
1 box mochiko
1 can koshi an (smooth red-azuki bean filling)
Fresh strawberries
Potato starch (katakuriko)

Wrap strawberries with koshi an and set aside for mochi wrap.
Boil water and sugar. Add mochiko a little at a time and mix well. Remove from heat. Place on a surface powdered with katakuriko and pound well. Pull into small pieces and wrap strawberry and squeeze ends. Makes 15 mochi pieces.

Approximate nutritional analysis per piece: 240 calories, no fat or cholesterol, 70 mg sodium.*

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I'm not sure. I used to scrub my face with crushed adzuki beans. They smell funny.

adzuki beans taste great.

Batchoohus said:

adzuki beans taste great.

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I'm sure I could eat them on my new diet. I just really wouldn't...pair them with strawberries.

Recidiva said:

Mourn for me.

This is the reverse of a foodgasm.

Just went to a neurologist who suggests that to avoid migraines I avoid:

caffeine
chocolate
cheese
alcohol
hot dogs
chinese food
processed meats
oranges
onions
nuts
citrus

Now, I know none of these things cause my headaches, but I'm gonna follow doctor's orders.

*lip tremble*

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Good god what else is there for you too eat!!!!!!

BadBuckNaked said:

Good god what else is there for you too eat!!!!!!

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EXACTLY!

Recidiva said:

EXACTLY!

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Did he at least give any suggestions for any substitutions?

BadBuckNaked said:

Did he at least give any suggestions for any substitutions?

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Nope, just two new drug prescriptions, MRA and MRI with and without contrast, and apparently do not eat anything fun.

I don't think he listened to a word I said. Already told him I eliminated them as triggers, caffeine actually helps me, and I've been vegan for years of my life without caffeine or chocolate, and...

And I don't think he cares. Oh well, two weeks, then I can go back to what I know. For now I have to reinvent the wheel and whine about it.

Recidiva said:

Nope, just two new drug prescriptions, MRA and MRI with and without contrast, and apparently do not eat anything fun.

I don't think he listened to a word I said. Already told him I eliminated them as triggers, caffeine actually helps me, and I've been vegan for years of my life without caffeine or chocolate, and...

And I don't think he cares. Oh well, two weeks, then I can go back to what I know. For now I have to reinvent the wheel and whine about it.

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I hate Drs. who don't listen...and feel free to whine to me all you want...I imagine your whines can be pretty entertaining.

BadBuckNaked said:

I hate Drs. who don't listen...and feel free to whine to me all you want...I imagine your whines can be pretty entertaining.

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It's not the same when they're carrot powered.

...but thank you

Rambling Rose said:

Both my step-dad and my boyfriend will gnaw the cob down. I am not a cob-gnawer.

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Ah yes, true professionals. I don't go crazy about getting every last little bit, probably because I always buy twice as much as I really should.