I am pretty sick. . .sick because I see Labor Day as the end of summer (the season, not the vacation. . .that was over a long time ago). There's just something to love about the warm temps of summer. I love endless days of sun. I love how the pool heats. I love the long days. I've already begun sleeping with my electric blanket on. Sad, sick. . .shucks! A few years ago, I blogged about somen inari sushi. When I recently tried retrieving the recipe, the link was not linking to the correct issue of Currents, and I was unable to locate the correct issue. This was the perfect opportunity for me to look at ways to change the original recipe to suit my taste/convenience.
While the original recipe was good, I didn't feel it contained enough somen noodles, and I would end up with some unfilled aburage since there wasn't enough filling for all the aburage in the jumbo package. Problem solved by adding more noodles and liquid. If possible, make this on the day you plan to serve it. If it sits overnight, the somen noodles will turn green. . .color leeching from the ocean salad. While the taste is not affected, the eye appeal might be compromised.
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1 large (31.74 oz) package frozen seasoned deep fried bean curd rectangles, thawed
10 oz somen noodles (dried)
2 blocks kamaboko, slivered
8 oz ocean salad
3 oz Tropics oriental dressing
Break somen noodles in half and cook as directed on package. Drain and cool. Drain aburage, pouring liquid over well drained somen noodles. Squeeze aburage pieces gently and add liquid to noodles. Add kamaboko, ocean salad, and dressing to noodles. Toss gently until kamaboko and ocean salad are distributed throughout. Carefully open aburage rectangles and fill with somen mixture. Chill until ready to serve. Makes about 55 aburage cups.
I tried to blog in mid-August, but I was just too dang busy. My friends and I made a trek out to the Manta Restaurant at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel to enjoy their fabulous brunch. It was a beautiful day. I'm too embarrassed to show my plate of food.
And sometime at the end of last month, the high school football season began. I accompanied The Help to HPA for the game. I'm proud of another Viking victory.
I've been spending lots (too much) time knitting. I managed to finish 4 projects in August, 2 of which are Christmas gifts. I'm working feverishly to finish another project, a test knit for my fave designer.
And sometime at the end of last month, the high school football season began. I accompanied The Help to HPA for the game. I'm proud of another Viking victory.
I've been spending lots (too much) time knitting. I managed to finish 4 projects in August, 2 of which are Christmas gifts. I'm working feverishly to finish another project, a test knit for my fave designer.
