Re-Inspired Cooking

One of my co-workers told me about a Sushi Salad with Thai dressing she saw on a morning talk show last week. i googled it looking for a recipe, but none of them sounded particularly appetizing (and most had shrimp or bonito).

i decided to figure out the salad on my own and wow did it work out. i cooked sushi rice for the base and mixed it with black sesame seeds. i used the vegetables i normally use when making sushi - and cut them "the sushi way". i thought about what i would want for a dressing and the thai dressing just seemed overpowering. i wanted something light to complement the rice and veggies, so i started by seasoning some rice vinegar with sugar and salt, then added sesame oil, thinly sliced pickled ginger, some of the juice from the pickled ginger jar and a squeeze of wasabi. i whisked it together and stirred it into the rice and vegetables, then topped it with a sheet of nori cut into thin diagonal slices. jay and i thought it captured the essence of sushi without the work of rolling.

i have been pretty un-inspired in my cooking lately but the thought of posting this creation to my blog has made me want to try more yummy foods - just to post them :) (and eat them of course).