We have talked about cucumber salad before. I came across this recipe when I was looking for those meat rolls. Cucumber salad was another hero on the island. Most places had one version at least. One of the street vendors made one with black vinegar and garlic. She was next to the yakatori man. For … Continue reading Sunomono – Japanese Cucumber Salad
Taco Rice was another of my staples on Okinawa. It was invented in the 1980's as a fast food for the servicemen. It is exactly what it sounds like. Rice topped with ground beef, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes or salsa and avocado. Lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of acid. They do use … Continue reading Let’s Taco’bout Rice
I'm not really sure what to call these! They are closer to sushi than to nuggets. Like a pinwheel that has been sizzled on a grill. Beef and veggies rolled up and slightly kissed by the grill. Our grill isn't their grill. The street vendors had these charcoal grills that use a specific kind of … Continue reading Island Meat Bites- Negimaki
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