Food, Food, and More Food Thread

^ Can't say that I've ever seen onigiri made from brown rice... Should be doable, ne? :headscratch:

bmwracer wrote:^ Can't say that I've ever seen onigiri made from brown rice... Should be doable, ne? :headscratch:

there's probably a reason you've not seen it... i haven't been successful, nor did it taste good after it fell apart.

bmwracer wrote:^ Can't say that I've ever seen onigiri made from brown rice... Should be doable, ne? :headscratch:

I won't lie, I've never seen one nor have I tried to make one...is the brown rice sticky enough for an onigiri with part of the germ still intact? Dunno...

Tu_triky wrote:

I feel ya.

I definiely think it's a phase for me...but at least it's healthy...better than picking up a beer instead. :hehe:

mmm.. I had a nice beer (Spaten) with my meal tonight. It made me happy.

Tu_triky wrote:I won't lie, I've never seen one nor have I tried to make one...is the brown rice sticky enough for an onigiri with part of the germ still intact? Dunno...

I would think it would be sticky enough... Seems to be when I cook a cup of it.

phlargo wrote:

mmm.. I had a nice beer (Spaten) with my meal tonight. It made me happy.

For a second I read "rice" beer... :hehe: I am cool off alcohol for a minute...after that bottle of Kubota Manju I had last week most everything will pale in comparison.

bmwracer wrote:
I would think it would be sticky enough... Seems to be when I cook a cup of it.

Are you gonna try it then? If not, you could always use the cold rice leftovers for some fried rice or sumptin'...maybe EstherM could give you some bento tips :)

Tu_triky wrote:Are you gonna try it then? If not, you could always use the cold rice leftovers for some fried rice or sumptin'...maybe EstherM could give you some bento tips :)

I never have leftover rice. :beaten:

bmwracer wrote:
I never have leftover rice. :beaten:

I never have leftover sake...how 'bout that. :P

bmwracer wrote:
I would think it would be sticky enough... Seems to be when I cook a cup of it.

mine isn't... but i think mine is full on brown, most of the husk is intact.

krim wrote:

mine isn't... but i think mine is full on brown, most of the husk is intact.

That must be it...the full brown has more of the germ layers than the Haiga brown rice...which is kind of an intermediate brown rice....something like Roman Meal which isn't a full on wheat bread, to use a comparison.

krim wrote:mine isn't... but i think mine is full on brown, most of the husk is intact.

Ahh... The husk probably keeps a majority of the starch from coming out...

yeah, the brown rice i eat is totally not sticky. it falls apart once it hits the bowl.

krim wrote:yeah, the brown rice i eat is totally not sticky. it falls apart once it hits the bowl.

I think the Haiga will work for you. :victory:

ill check it out... care to post a photo of the bag, so i dont get the wrong one?

krim wrote:ill check it out... care to post a photo of the bag, so i dont get the wrong one?

This is the one I bought at Mitsuwa:

[image] I'm pretty sure other Haiga brands would fit the bill as well.

And here's an earlier discussion on the Haiga rice: http://jdorama.com/viewpost.749683.htm&highlight=haiga+rice#749683 :)

Just got back from Shiro in South Pasadena. We had the Chinese Ravioli filled with Shrimp Mousse served with Shiitake Mushroom Sauce :drooling:

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And the Whole Sizzling Catfish with Ponzu Sauce and Fresh Cilantro :drooling: :drooling:

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Grub.

This time I made the tebasaki for myself (for once!)...no potato salad, I opted for some healthier steamed asparagus.

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Tu_triky wrote:This time I made the tebasaki for myself (for once!)...no potato salad, I opted for some healthier steamed asparagus.

Eh??

No bacon to wrap around the asparagus? :beaten:

bmwracer wrote:
Eh??

No bacon to wrap around the asparagus? :beaten:

:rofl:

Gotta chill on the bacon, my man. Only had it twice in the last 3 months...once for breakfast and once at Shinsengumi (as my previous post will testify). As much I like it, I don't want to get too obsessed with it, for obvious reasons. :)

But you had me laughin' for a minute.

:hehe: