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Greetings!
Last week I attended a benefit dinner and auction for EDI (Executive Development Institute). Let me tell you, these months of planning are so fun with all the Eat, Drink and Be Merry Food & Decor volunteer committee. But I have to say, it was a relief to see it all come together in a spectacular night. (A big thank you to my fellow planning committee members!)
Chefs Dalis Chea and Amanda Herrera from Herban Feast Catering served Hispanic and Asian fusion dishes for the main course, plus there was an appetizer medley by the chefs from Nettletown, El Comal, and Thoa's. Aminta's Salvadorean pupusas were out of this world, Christine made perfect mini skewers of seared duck breast with her own pickled rhubarb wrapped in a lemon balm leaf, and Thoa's spring rolls, special recipes just for EDI... It was a blast working with them and I'm sure we'll see each other again soon. You know, the power and support of the relationships EDI fosters just isn't surpassed. It's a great example of EDI in action and why I so value this organization.
Coming up on the calendar is the 21st annual Walk for Rice on June 18th. This community walk-a-thon raises funds for the ACRS food bank. I'm joining the walk under the NVC (Nisei Veterans) and if you'd like to join me on the walk, or just donate, you can get more information on my page here: Naomi's Walk for Rice.
Since we are moving into the grill season, I thought you might like Chef Toby's ever popular Kalbi Ribs recipe. Just mix up the marinade in the morning or night before, put in your ribs and grill for a perfect easy supper or Memorial Day lunch.
In honor of those who served so unselfishly for our freedom- Happy Memorial Day
Building Community through Cuisine,
Naomi
Naomi Kakiuchi, RD, CD, CCP
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Kalbi Beef
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Kalbi beef on the grill
Image via flickr user joshbousel
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Here's a rib recipe to try at your next picnic. These grilled beef short ribs are one of the most famous dishes of Korea. The flavor is a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Don't worry if you start to crave Kalbi all the time, it's so easy to make you'll be satisfied in no time!
Note that the cut of short ribs you're looking for is called flanken. In this case, strips are cut across the bone, rather than between them. It looks a long, thin strip of meat with 3 or 4 small rib pieces along the side. Find it at your nearest Uwajimaya or Asian grocery stores.
Serve with panchan, the little side dishes that accompany every Korean meal. The most famous is kimchi, spicy fermented cabbage, some shredded carrots and wrapped with lettuce. My new favorite Kim Chee is at the West Seattle, Columbia City or University Farmers Market. It is fresh packed and spicy but not too hot. Look for the Firefly Kitchens booth.
Kalbi Beef
Recipe by Toby Kim
Serves 4
Marinade:
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- ½ cup scallion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted and ground
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- ¼ cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Combine marinade ingredients.
- Add short ribs and mix to distribute marinade thoroughly. Marinate for a minimum of two hours or overnight in a non-reactive container (a zip lock bag works well).
- Grill short ribs over high heat until done and slightly charred.
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Community Calendar
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 All Things Japanese Sale
Time: Sat-San, June 10th-11th; 10-7pm & 10-5pm
Location: Japanese Cultural and Community Center of WA
1414 S. Weller Street
Three Ways to Participate!
- Donate your Japanese items! We will accept Japanese artwork, antiques and furnishings, dishware, jewelry, clothing and collectible items in good condition
- Volunteer to work at the sale! There are shifts available at numerous times.
- Come and Buy! Choose from a wide variety of original Japanese artwork and prints, heirloom and antique items, jewelry, pottery and dishware, furnishings, kimono and collectibles. There will be something for every budget and taste! In addition, on Friday night there will be a sneak preview at the most coveted merchandise.
For more information please visit JCCCW or call (206) 568-7114.
Get Grilled on Father's Day at West Seattle Farmers Market
Time: Sun, June 19; 10am-2pm
Location: California Ave SW & SW Alaska, in the heart of the West Seattle Junction
Get ready for Summer! Celebrate Father's Day at the market and watch master Chef Jacob Wiegner show us easy and fabulous tips for grilling summer veggies, fruits and of course, meats, all available locally and sustainably from market farmers. Delicious ideas and plenty of free recipes.
We also also pleased to announce a FREE drawing on June 19 for a free Weber grill!! Anyone who shops the market on Father's Day can enter to win at the market info tent.
PLUS: free ice-cream treats for shoppers, yes it is Husky Deli ice cream and local berries in honor of Father's Day.
Come have the kids make special kabobs and test your skills at the Cherry PIt Spit contest. How far can you spit a pit?
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