tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post3584686929491618213..comments2024-03-29T05:28:05.976-05:00Comments on A Veggie Venture: Sushi Salad ♥ RecipeAlanna Kellogghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12869948243694610558noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-81626678909308698822011-05-20T22:07:33.163-05:002011-05-20T22:07:33.163-05:00I just made this tonight and it's delicious! I...I just made this tonight and it's delicious! I added more pickled ginger because I couldn't taste just a teaspoon (and my husband and I both love it). I also added a diced avocado as part of the "Good Stuff." <br /><br />At the table, I added a squeeze of wasabi to just a bit of soy sauce and poured it over what was on my plate -- it made all the difference!! This recipe will definitely hit the spot when we're in the mood for sushi, but not in the mood to go out and/or pay the price. <br /><br />What a great idea, Alanna!Molly @ the F-spothttp://molly-sweeney.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-6407047608075492902011-04-02T12:38:32.397-05:002011-04-02T12:38:32.397-05:00I made the sushi salad, then to dress it up I serv...I made the sushi salad, then to dress it up I served it, similar to the photo, by packing it into a small ramekin then inverted onto a plate.<br /><br />Two main reasons for using imitation crab (surimi): 1) surimi is much less expensive<br />2) crab is not kosher, but many surimi products are.Oh! You Cook!https://www.blogger.com/profile/14005666489943514886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-91240788951370932192011-03-26T12:15:24.728-05:002011-03-26T12:15:24.728-05:00Terrific timing! I bought a jar of pickled ginger...Terrific timing! I bought a jar of pickled ginger to make the Maui Wowee Salsa for ahi tuna burgers (if the title intrigues you, it's from the 2000 Sutter Home Build a Better Burger contest. One of Mark's 'I'm back from Iraq please make me this' meals). Now I've got part of a jar left and a terrific idea on what to do with it! Not to mention I've got fish sauce from making pad thai, so yet another way to help me pare down my pantry before we move. Thanks!kirstennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-85899878717323344032011-03-24T10:43:59.711-05:002011-03-24T10:43:59.711-05:00This sounds great! Another thought - you could use...This sounds great! Another thought - you could use cooked baby shrimp (or chopped regular size) instead of the imitation crab. In fact, I have some frozen shrimp on hand and just might try that this weekend!Elizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02808947437583794441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-20866394720986715452011-03-23T21:17:20.850-05:002011-03-23T21:17:20.850-05:00I LOVE this idea! Can't wait to try sometime!I LOVE this idea! Can't wait to try sometime!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11863427572750525283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-63981473132026884362011-03-22T19:36:00.722-05:002011-03-22T19:36:00.722-05:00I bought the pickled ginger at Global, the jar was...I bought the pickled ginger at Global, the jar was big but not too big - and I know it lasts a long time once opened. They also had imitation crab (legs) there - in the freezer case. I also sent the recipe to Riffi - who happened to have some leftover quinoa in the fridge, and she's going to make it as an appetizer when her son comes over for dinner. She'll let me know how it is and I'll forward her note to you.Heidinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-21889235039948069282011-03-22T16:57:45.752-05:002011-03-22T16:57:45.752-05:00Anonymous ~ Sure, real crab. I just had such horri...<i>Anonymous ~ Sure, real crab. I just had such horrible luck with the Trader Joe's canned crab. And know that the crab from the local fish market is $20 a pound where the imitation crabmeat is $4 a pound. <br /><br />And because supermarket sushi (which I suspect this is closest to) uses imitation crab, as does the inspiring recipe. <br /><br />But this is good enough, it warrants good ingredients! </i>Alanna Kellogghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12869948243694610558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-34411477240824938702011-03-22T16:38:41.106-05:002011-03-22T16:38:41.106-05:00Why imitation crab rather than real crab?Why imitation crab rather than real crab?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-49507067374536280972011-03-22T14:05:53.793-05:002011-03-22T14:05:53.793-05:00What a creative idea! I will have to give this a t...What a creative idea! I will have to give this a try.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-54216708438677391362011-03-22T13:27:32.479-05:002011-03-22T13:27:32.479-05:00Heidi - Yes, Global Foods has pickled ginger thoug...<i>Heidi - Yes, Global Foods has pickled ginger though it comes in a HUGE container. The imitation crab is in the seafood department at Schnucks, etc. It's often in the salad bar too. Glad you like this one, the multi-colored quinoa will be very pretty! </i>Alanna Kellogghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12869948243694610558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-2177986351568997552011-03-22T13:23:27.490-05:002011-03-22T13:23:27.490-05:00Alanna -- How does imitation crab come, and where ...Alanna -- How does imitation crab come, and where do I find it? I've never bought it before...<br />HeidiHeidinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-84298440813972972292011-03-22T13:19:01.970-05:002011-03-22T13:19:01.970-05:00Looks terrific! I'm to add some pickled ginger...Looks terrific! I'm to add some pickled ginger to my Global Market shopping list today, and I have some multi-colored quinoa in the cupboard already. A yummy treat for this weekend - coming right up!<br />As always, thanks Alanna.<br />HeidiHeidinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-1431646604596503192011-03-22T13:17:45.834-05:002011-03-22T13:17:45.834-05:00Mmm, that sounds intriguing. I've never been ...Mmm, that sounds intriguing. I've never been a nori fan, so I'm happy to skip that! II know you can buy small jars of pickled ginger at the Asian section of Whole Foods stores - I think I've seen them at regular supermarkets, too.Judy S.noreply@blogger.com