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Greetings!
Yikes, it is June! That means kids are getting out of school with nothing to do! We have a solution for you when you run out of ideas to entertain them. We will teach them how to put those simple family dinner together in our NuKids Cooking Camp. This camp is unique in that we focus on Asian Cooking techniques and culture exclusively, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, SE Asian, Indian. Fun, folklore and food! It is only 6 weeks away so make sure you sign-up to reserve their spots.
We are also launching our Chef program at seven Seattle Farmers Markets. Check our calendar soon to search for live Chef demos demonstrated by our cities most talented chefs.
Update on locations, locations, locations--
We have added the Indian Curries to our offerings at Albert Lee Culinary Center and our Renton classes at Uwajimaya Renton each Thursday, learn to cook simply and with the season. Take a look at our calendar and signup today!
We have had to cancel some classes this season due to low enrollment and we apologize for the inconvenience. We do make our decision to cancel classes 2 days in advance so if you would like to attend, please sign up at least 3 days in advance to allow us to plan accordingly for you.
Looking, looking for the sun....
Building Community through Cuisine,
Naomi |
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| Everyday Asian Pantry - Filipino
Thursday, June 10 Each week our Renton Uwajimaya classes focus on a different Asian country and its pantry and teaches you the authentic flavors
and culture in little sizable bites. Chef Toby
Kim will show
you how to make healthy, time-saver meals and navigate you through Uwajimaya so you can learn about the ingredients. This week's recipe is Chicken Adobo. Come taste a national dish of The Philippines! Vinegar, soy
sauce, garlic, and bay leaf are the usual main ingredients, but there are endless
variations. Seeing how little work it takes to make, you'll be amazed
at the depth of tangy flavor infused into Adobo. Click to enroll.Sushi I - Basic Sushi Rolling
Wednesday, June 16Have
you been cutting back on trips to the sushi bar to save money? Satisfy
your sushi cravings at home for a fraction of the price of eating out by
learning the basics of this Japanese art. You start with the essentials
of preparing perfectly seasoned rice and popular roll fillings, then
create your own rolls and traditional starters. Click to Enroll. |
Join me in fighting hunger!
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|  I started a team to fundraise for Walk for Rice because I want to help
those in need. My goal is to fight hunger in King County so that every
individual and every family has enough to eat. The ACRS Food Bank
provides vital support to nearly 3,000 families, and without its
resources, many of these families would go hungry.
The theme of
the event is, "Because every grain counts," and I believe it. Every bag
of rice collected, every dollar donated, and every person educated
about the impacts of hunger is a step towards ending it.
Please join the NuCulinary team for a fun walk in Seward Park on Saturday, June 19, 2010. It's easy to sign up! Just go to Walk for Rice and click on "register now". Follow the site's registering
instructions, and choose "NuCulinary" when it's time to select your
team. If you are unable to join me
as a team member, please consider supporting me by making a donation to
my campaign.
Consider Donating:
$20 honoring the 20th Annual Walk for Rice
$30 to purchase a 50-lb bag of rice
$50 to help support the 5,000 unduplicated individuals who rely on us
every year
Thank you for your support, and I hope to see you at the
20th Annual Walk for Rice on Saturday, June 19, 2010!
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Q & A
Why do we rinse sushi rice?
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| Because I bring precooked and seasoned rice to my sushi rolling classes, my students don't get to see the very first step of making sushi which is so important: rinsing the rice.
Rinsing your rice will allow it to cook properly so it's not too sticky. As a result the texture is fluffier and provides a more pleasing taste. I've posted this video so you'll be able to use the method yourself and improve your rice making skills.
Rice rinsing does not take long, but rather just long enough! It gives you a chance to collect your thoughts and think about the good food you're about to make. As you swirl the rice and water around, take these few seconds to pause your mind a moment and see what happens. Do you feel more relaxed and centered? Let me know how it goes!
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