Types of Sushi

Culinary glossary, Healthomania

Modern sushi is very different from the original version proposed by the Japanese chef. Currently, the recipe presents various flavoring shades. However, the unique cooking technique that was invented by a chef from Japan is still considered the most advanced.

Sushi History

Culinary glossary, Healthomania

Sushi, which was originally only a process for preserving and storing fish, over time has turned into the art of cooking, combining and serving simple and at the same time sophisticated dishes that go beyond the generally accepted view that sushi is raw fish. After all, the very name “Sushi” means dishes for the preparation …

How to make sushi at home

Festive dishes, Fish and seafood, Healthomania, Lactose-free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Main dishes, Starters, Lunch-box

Sushi is an art. Art emerging from tradition. Japanese cuisine mainly concentrated on rice, which for many centuries has become the basis of nutrition for the Japanese. Modern sushi is very different from their original version of Naredzusi. Sushi, which was originally only a process for preserving and storing fish, over time has turned into …

Japanese rice for sushi

Culinary glossary, Healthomania

  Japanese rice has more than a thousand varieties. It is considered that the most luxury rice grown in the northeast part of Japan – in the Tohoku area. In general, Japanese rice is called “short rice” in contrast to the main Asian variety – Indian, or “long rice.” Japanese “short rice” is slightly different …

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Boys lunch-boxes, Lunch-box

Time is flying. I didn’t notice when my kids grow so fast and when I’ve prepared more than 400 lunch-boxes!!!!! As they come every day, I have decided to share lunch-box ideas weekly. First, it is more convenient for you to plan your own lunch-boxes with some of my ideas. Secondly, for sure it is …

Baked chicory and meat with brown butter Béchamel sauce

Dairy products, Flour, grains, pasta, Meat, Main dishes

I know that all Internet is full now with recipes, pictures and stories of pumpkin. But in Dubai there are NO seasons!!! ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️We have any vegetables or fruits all over the year, imported from around the world. I don’t notice that autumn came and continue to cook with FUNNY vegetables. So if you are looking …

Egg rolls with rice and toffee apples

Eggs, Breakfast, Starters, Lunch-box

Hello! Very often on holidays, especially in winter, I prepare a spinach roll with smoked salmon. In addition to being delicious, it is also beautiful: green-white-pink. Based on the same cooking method, I decided to make a roll only from eggs, which can be served as a dessert, and as a savory dish, for example …

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Boys lunch-boxes

Today the winner of lunch box is egg rolls with rice and toffee apple. Nice taste when cold or hot.

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Boys lunch-boxes

Potato and chicken fritters are great for family lunch or dinner as well as for lunch box. Only few ingredients, and as a result – tasty and delicious dish.

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Boys lunch-boxes

Home-made food is the best one. Yes, sometimes it is very simple, but I am happy when my kids eat it with appetite.

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Boys lunch-boxes

Every day I try to make something interesting and yummy for kids’ lunch boxes. Today I have prepared the rice balls with cottage cheese. Very tasty!

Beef burgers with rice & lentils

Meat, Main dishes, Lunch-box

My new discovery is beef burgers with rice and lentils. Unusual make them such ingredients as teriyaki sauce, spring rolls dipping sauce and mayonnaise. Even more delicious is obtained if instead of rice with lentils use sushi rice with sushi seasoning. Bon Appetit!

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Boys lunch-boxes

These sausages are so funny and very easy to make. Just cut them before cooking.

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Boys lunch-boxes

Sometimes the shape plays very important role and decides if the kids will touch the food from lunch-box. For today’s lunch-box I cut funny snowmen from sandwiches and ginger-men and stars from baked sweet potato.

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Boys lunch-boxes

One of the main idea of sustainable kitchen is not to waste food. This means that the food should be planed in a way that allows avoid throwing it. Using left-overs for preparing new dishes is a very common practice in restaurants and many homes. Our home is no exception. I use left-overs in my …

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Boys lunch-boxes

The most popular dish for kids’ lunch boxes in our house is for sure Onigiri, shaped in balls. This is the rice balls made of sushi rice and other favorite ingredients. Onigiri can be eaten by chopsticks or by hand, which makes life easier. Kids love them.

Мясные шарики с рисом

Main dishes, Lunch-box

Я не люблю жарить котлеты – жир брызгает, масло подгорает итд. Поэтому я нашла способ их приготовления, который ближе мне по душе. Да и времени он занимает гораздо меньше. Я запекаю котлеты в духовке. А на потребности детей размеры обычной котлеты у нас уменьшились до формы маленького шарика. Отсюда и рецепт.  [yumprint-recipe id=’63’]

Rice pudding with coconut milk and mango

Vegetarian, Desserts

Several products, a little imagination and a pinch of exotic – and we get Thai rice pudding. The hero of this dish is rice and should it be glutinous, then the pidding will be really sticky.