Sushi alternatives
Jun 16, 2011, 9:38 am
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Heh. My dad was like that too. WWII vet and having to eat cold Spam during the war was apparently a very unpleasant experience. Oddly, he would occasionally eat cold Campbells soup right out of the can, a more favorable wartime experience apparently. Except my mom and I were both so weirded out by the latter we would harass him when he would do it 
So I never tried Spam until I left for college. When you are young you tend to assume your parents are wrong about everything. As you get older you realize that isnt necessarily the case
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So I never tried Spam until I left for college. When you are young you tend to assume your parents are wrong about everything. As you get older you realize that isnt necessarily the case
Jun 16, 2011, 10:17 am
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He, you laugh but I have been served those at a reception in Tsukuba.
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Cocktail wieners wrapped in bacon would be an excellent substitute for people who don't like fish, rice, or sushi. 
Jun 16, 2011, 11:58 am
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I haven't tried the musubi at Ohana. Marination Mobile's musubi is a little dry, but their Spam slider is tasty.
My parents tried to make us eat liver until one night when the neighbor came over with their dog (who found the liver my brother had hid under the couch). They didn't serve it to us any more after that
Jun 16, 2011, 2:55 pm
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I think I can still taste the last liver I had from 14 years ago when a friend convincingly said, "But, you've never had it the way I make it." Don't fall for that line. I felt like I needed to rinse with lye to get the nastiness out of my mouth.
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Jun 16, 2011, 2:59 pm
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Well, the idea is about theming and atmosphere as anythiong else. This will be a Japanese themed event, the sushi plays a big part of it. I didn't want those people who cant do rice to feel too out of place in the event. I have seen some recipes using cauliflower, might give that a shot but maybe I should spend more time trying to find a presentation style that fits japanese that may not be sushi.
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Jun 16, 2011, 3:45 pm
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Things never really flushed out with the idea. in hind sight is was less about "Japanese" than it was about presenting savory small items that looked exotic without feeling like a cocktail party. I liked the rice crispy idea, and the rolled bread. I will keep those in mind for the next time. I did not mean to criticize Japanese cooking, which is how it seemed to be taken by some. I was looking for something that perhaps was a little lest "authentic" and didn't take itself so seriously.
Jun 16, 2011, 6:33 pm
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If it weren't for the grilled meat on skewers they serve on the streets in Tokyo, I would probably starve there. I'm pretty sure that Anthony Bourdain did a show that featured these, so you might find some help by viewing that episode.
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Try eating food in a restaurant next time too. Its amazing the things you will find.
Jun 16, 2011, 6:58 pm
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That is an awesome suggestion for the OP actually. Grilled skewers are fun, delicious, can contain all kinds of acceptable ingredients, and can even be done in manner that includes the guests while it is cooking.
And, when you are next here, if your time allows, I will show a place you definitely want to return to again.
Thanks. That sounds very interesting. I'm giving a talk in Kyoto in the early fall. Haven't sorted schedule yet but going to Kyoto likely will need a day in Tokyo rather than arrive late afternoon and then have to go into the city and get on the train after a 12 hr flight.
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And, when you are next here, if your time allows, I will show a place you definitely want to return to again.
Jun 16, 2011, 8:24 pm
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Thanks. That sounds very interesting. I'm giving a talk in Kyoto in the early fall. Haven't sorted schedule yet but going to Kyoto likely will need a day in Tokyo rather than arrive late afternoon and then have to go into the city and get on the train after a 12 hr flight.
Thanks. That sounds very interesting. I'm giving a talk in Kyoto in the early fall. Haven't sorted schedule yet but going to Kyoto likely will need a day in Tokyo rather than arrive late afternoon and then have to go into the city and get on the train after a 12 hr flight.
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Jun 16, 2011, 8:44 pm
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For people who like rice but not fish, serve vegetarian makisushi (simple rolls). Common vegetarian ingredients include avocado, cucumber, and plum. You could also use cooked chicken or beef instead of fish, though at that point your food is becoming more Japanese-inspired than Japanese-- by which I mean that I've never seen "grilled steak maki" served anywhere in Japan.
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It is merely an observation from the outside looking in and applies solely to my own perceptions, be they ignorant or real. But, definitely not a condemnation of the food available in Japan. They obviously eat, so they must like it. Best regards,
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Jun 17, 2011, 7:16 pm
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Well, we just had a great Japanese dinner in Manhattan with nary a bit of sushi in sight. I had yakatori and dumplings stuffed with Berkshire pork and vegetables for appetizers and tenzaru soba (buckwheat noodles with tempura shrimp and vegetables) for a main. They have their own buckwheat farm in Quebec so they get excellent flour and make the noodles.
Well, we just had a great Japanese dinner in Manhattan with nary a bit of sushi in sight. I had yakatori and dumplings stuffed with Berkshire pork and vegetables for appetizers and tenzaru soba (buckwheat noodles with tempura shrimp and vegetables) for a main. They have their own buckwheat farm in Quebec so they get excellent flour and make the noodles.
Jun 17, 2011, 7:55 pm
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LOL. Sillier than you ever imagined, probably, as I never been to Japan and am likely never to go. It is merely an observation from the outside looking in and applies solely to my own perceptions, be they ignorant or real. But, definitely not a condemnation of the food available in Japan. They obviously eat, so they must like it.
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It is merely an observation from the outside looking in and applies solely to my own perceptions, be they ignorant or real. But, definitely not a condemnation of the food available in Japan. They obviously eat, so they must like it. Best regards,
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Well then since fair is fair and I have immensely enjoyed your city twice, when you come visit I will help you find a great meal or two over here. Open invitation.
Mike