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 …

Lemongrass Coconut Soup with Noodles and Veggies

Egg-free, Lactose-free, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Soups

What can I do that I really love orient food. I get my inspiration from Thai, Korean, Japanese, Chines and Vietnamese cuisines. They are full of taste, aromas, flavors and textures. They are always following the rule of “4 S”, meaning the balance in saltiness, sweetness, sourness and spiciness. Frankly speaking, it took me a …

Tom Kha soup with coconut milk

Egg-free, Lactose-free, Meat, Vegetables, Soups

Asian cuisine always attracted me with its aromas and unusual taste. Especially I liked coconut milk and lemon grass. I’ll eat any dish that includes these two ingredients. Today we have a soup for lunch. Of course, ideally the curry paste for this soup would have to be cooked by myself… Maybe someday.

Orient chicken burgers

Meat, Main dishes, Lunch-box

My happy childhood catch the Soviet Union time, and at that time there was no need for my parents to invent any lunch boxes. In the kindergarden the menu was excellent and I loved it (except onion sandwiches, which were given in the fall and winter). And at home, using modern fashion terms, everything was …