From June to August, everywhere in Japan soba or somen noodles are eaten cold. So pervasive is the custom, the dish is simply called Summer Noodles. At the Japanese table, the noodles, condiments, and flavoring sauces are served separately so that each person may dollop and mix according to personal preference.
Hints: Rice vinegar and chili garlic sauce may be found in most supermarkets in the oriental section. One brand of chili-garlic sauce is made by Huy Fong Foods. It is quite spicy, so you may need to adjust the amount used according to your tastes. I use a small amount of sesame oil in this recipe for the unique taste it adds to foods. It may be omitted, if desired. This dish keeps well in the refrigerator and may also be served cold. This is great to fix on those busy evenings when everyone is eating at different times because it tastes best at room temperature.
Hints: Rice noodles are available in most markets and natural food stores. They usually take very little time to cook and most packages will have detailed directions on the labels.
1 15-ounce can black beans — drained, rinsed, and slightly mashed
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes — with liquid …
I tried this recipe last night. It wasn’t the absolute best lo mien recipe I’ve ever made but it was very good and QUICK (very important part of the dinner prep equation for me! LOL). Anyway, I thought I’d pass this on for anyone who wanted to try it.
Make your own vegan Irish sausages this St. Patrick’s Day, and add them to this delicious stew. It’s simple, home-style cooking but absolutely delicious–hot and filling and the very definition of “comfort food.”
Though higher in fat than most of our recipes, this delicious side dish is a great source of Omega 3 fatty acids. Serve with your favorite vegetarian sushi.
A good way to prepare Swiss chard, kale, collard greens, or spinach, this can accompany both Eastern – and Western – style noodle dishes.
This is a traditional South African recipe, adapted from its meat-based origins. It is not only fabulous, it is utterly simple. Never fails to get raves from guests.
Easy to prepare and filled with nutrition, this is a delicious, healthy alternative to old-fashioned meat loaf. Look for naturally sweetened catsup in your natural foods store. K.A.
I don’t know if you saw the cabbage and mushroom recipe that was floating around last week. I made it and we loved it. I added collards and spinach to the cabbage to give a really green boost. Here is the original recipe followed by my modifications. I really liked the sauce that is added to the veggies and plan to use it often varying the flavors depending on the cuisine I am cooking.
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