[b]Username:[/b] Eialyne
[b]Entry Title:[/b] Rice [s]Balls [/s]Rocks
[b]Category:[/b] The Rice is Right
[b]Ingredient Feature:[/b] It's onigiri. If rice is not the featured ingredient then you've done something [i]very[/i] wrong.
[u][b]Ingredients[/b][/u]
[LIST]
[*]2c freshly cooked short grain rice
[*]3tbs your choice [url=https://www.google.com/search?q=furikake&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS748US748&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj3pvztvIDfAhVo34MKHcT0AkgQ_AUIDygC&biw=1536&bih=723]furikake[/url]/rice seasoning (I used a basic seaweed and sesame for this batch)
[*]1tbs miso paste
[*]1 1/2tsp soy sauce
[*]1/2tsp rice vinegar
[*]pinch of sugar
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[u][b]Recipe[/b][/u]
[LIST=1]
[*]While your rice is still warm (but not too hot to handle) mix in furikake
[*]Shape rice into your preferred shapes using your hands (keeping them a bit wet will help prevent the rice from sticking too much), making sure that there are flat sides for easier cooking. [s]Lopsided "rock" shapes were totaly intentional and not at all simply my failed attempts at making the more traditional triangles. Yup. Absolutely. That's exactly what it was ">>[/s]
[*]Once all rice has been formed into onigiri, mix all the rest of the ingredients together to form a thin paste/thick sauce.
[*]Heat a pan up to medium-high heat. Toast onigiri on each flat side about a minute or two each; long enough so that each side starts to gain a crispy surface
[*]Spread miso sauce on one side before flipping again and let cook for about 30 seconds to a minute. Pay close attention as miso's secret talent is to burn stupid fast. You want some char but you also don't want your smoke detector going off.
[*]Spread miso sauce on the other side and flip one more time to ensure both sides have been coated.
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Username: Eialyne
Entry Title: Rice
Balls Rocks
Category: The Rice is Right
Ingredient Feature: It's onigiri. If rice is not the featured ingredient then you've done something
very wrong.
Ingredients
- 2c freshly cooked short grain rice
- 3tbs your choice furikake/rice seasoning (I used a basic seaweed and sesame for this batch)
- 1tbs miso paste
- 1 1/2tsp soy sauce
- 1/2tsp rice vinegar
- pinch of sugar
Recipe
- While your rice is still warm (but not too hot to handle) mix in furikake
- Shape rice into your preferred shapes using your hands (keeping them a bit wet will help prevent the rice from sticking too much), making sure that there are flat sides for easier cooking.
Lopsided "rock" shapes were totaly intentional and not at all simply my failed attempts at making the more traditional triangles. Yup. Absolutely. That's exactly what it was ">>
- Once all rice has been formed into onigiri, mix all the rest of the ingredients together to form a thin paste/thick sauce.
- Heat a pan up to medium-high heat. Toast onigiri on each flat side about a minute or two each; long enough so that each side starts to gain a crispy surface
- Spread miso sauce on one side before flipping again and let cook for about 30 seconds to a minute. Pay close attention as miso's secret talent is to burn stupid fast. You want some char but you also don't want your smoke detector going off.
- Spread miso sauce on the other side and flip one more time to ensure both sides have been coated.
Day 1: Sunday Nov 18
How do you get your meals? Do you cook, eat out, or something else?
I usually cook, but I'll indulge every so often in some takeout/fast food.
Day 2: Monday Nov 19
Do you favor any food group (meats, veggies, grains, dairy, etc.)? If you do, is there a special reason, or do you just so happen to like certain foods?
Dairy and fruit - the former out of both habit born from necessity (vitamin D deficiency) and genuine enjoyment, and the latter because I enjoy the tastes of the many fruits that are out there. <3
Day 3: Tuesday Nov 20
Do you have a favorite tea (or other beverage)? Any particular varieties?
I gravitate more towards black teas, and I've also found myself drinking chai over the last week or so. <3
Day 4: Wednesday Nov 21
Are there any foods that you used to like but no longer do, or perhaps foods that you didn't use to eat that you've now developed a taste for?
Canned tuna fish, unfortunately. I used to love the stuff as a kid, but after eating a tuna sandwich, I came down with the worst sickness of my life. Food poisoning, stomach bug, who's to say. Heck, I remember my grandaunt mentioning that a bug may have been going around, so the tuna fish may not even be at fault. But my mind will now only associate it with the blurry memories of that illness, so I cannot even tolerate the smell without feeling queasy.
Day 5: Thursday Nov 22
Share a funny or positive memory that involved food.
I'm not sure if this would qualify as either, but I can still remember losing a baby tooth to a Blue Raspberry Jolly Rancher while sitting in a warming car with my mom. It didn't even hurt, it was just surprising to see/feel!
Day 6: Friday Nov 23
What do you think of water as a beverage?
Perfectly fine, especially if served partially frozen in its container.
Day 7: Saturday Nov 24
Tell us about a time that you experienced serving food to others (or being served food). Did you observe any challenges?
I remember making a grilled cheese sandwich for my mom, and having to hover close to it while waiting for her to be ready to eat (an hour or two later); if I didn't, it may very well have been snatched up by a different set of fingers!
Day 8: Sunday Nov 25
Do you prefer hot or cold food, or perhaps a mixture of both?
Both! <3 It all depends on how I'm feeling, along with what's in the fridge at the time.
Day 9: Monday Nov 26
If you could receive a reward for eating your least favorite food, what would that reward be?
Most Chocolate Consumed in One Month
Day 10: Tuesday Nov 27
Do you prefer to be slightly too hungry or slightly too full?
Slightly too full - it's too distracting, otherwise.
Day 11: Wednesday Nov 28
Do you have a favorite mealtime? Any particular reason?
Breakfast! It's because of the mealtime's potential for diversity - do I want cereal? Bacon? Fruit and yogurt? Jam and butter, cinnamon-sugar, or cheese and pepper on toast? Maybe some oatmeal would do? Or do I just eat any leftovers from yesterday's dinner, provided that there are any?
Day 12: Thursday Nov 29
Are there any foods that you absolutely would never eat?
Oof, anything that qualifies as "extreme" - balut, hákarl, lutefisk, pufferfish, etc. - is out. And I will not be sampling any feet or snouts any time soon.
Day 13: Friday Nov 30
Do you snack between mealtimes? Is there anything that you would like as a snack?
Always. I try to keep both sweet (chocolate + candy) and savory (chips, crackers, etc. treats stashed away for when I'm feeling hungry. I, uhh, may need to start incorporating some healthier items into this somehow...
Day 14: Saturday Dec 1
How do you view meals? Are they simply necessary for survival, do you savor every bite, or do they have some other meaning to you in life?
A little bit of both? It's obviously a necessity, but that doesn't mean that I'm not allowed to enjoy myself when I'm eating something that I like. And unless I'm in a hurry, my meals are usually stretched out to around an hour.
Day 1: Sunday Nov 18
How do you get your meals? Do you cook, eat out, or something else?
I usually cook, but I'll indulge every so often in some takeout/fast food.
Day 2: Monday Nov 19
Do you favor any food group (meats, veggies, grains, dairy, etc.)? If you do, is there a special reason, or do you just so happen to like certain foods?
Dairy and fruit - the former out of both habit born from necessity (vitamin D deficiency) and genuine enjoyment, and the latter because I enjoy the tastes of the many fruits that are out there. <3
Day 3: Tuesday Nov 20
Do you have a favorite tea (or other beverage)? Any particular varieties?
I gravitate more towards black teas, and I've also found myself drinking chai over the last week or so. <3
Day 4: Wednesday Nov 21
Are there any foods that you used to like but no longer do, or perhaps foods that you didn't use to eat that you've now developed a taste for?
Canned tuna fish, unfortunately. I used to love the stuff as a kid, but after eating a tuna sandwich, I came down with the worst sickness of my life. Food poisoning, stomach bug, who's to say. Heck, I remember my grandaunt mentioning that a bug may have been going around, so the tuna fish may not even be at fault. But my mind will now only associate it with the blurry memories of that illness, so I cannot even tolerate the smell without feeling queasy.
Day 5: Thursday Nov 22
Share a funny or positive memory that involved food.
I'm not sure if this would qualify as either, but I can still remember losing a baby tooth to a Blue Raspberry Jolly Rancher while sitting in a warming car with my mom. It didn't even hurt, it was just surprising to see/feel!
Day 6: Friday Nov 23
What do you think of water as a beverage?
Perfectly fine, especially if served partially frozen in its container.
Day 7: Saturday Nov 24
Tell us about a time that you experienced serving food to others (or being served food). Did you observe any challenges?
I remember making a grilled cheese sandwich for my mom, and having to hover close to it while waiting for her to be ready to eat (an hour or two later); if I didn't, it may very well have been snatched up by a different set of fingers!
Day 8: Sunday Nov 25
Do you prefer hot or cold food, or perhaps a mixture of both?
Both! <3 It all depends on how I'm feeling, along with what's in the fridge at the time.
Day 9: Monday Nov 26
If you could receive a reward for eating your least favorite food, what would that reward be?
Most Chocolate Consumed in One Month
Day 10: Tuesday Nov 27
Do you prefer to be slightly too hungry or slightly too full?
Slightly too full - it's too distracting, otherwise.
Day 11: Wednesday Nov 28
Do you have a favorite mealtime? Any particular reason?
Breakfast! It's because of the mealtime's potential for diversity - do I want cereal? Bacon? Fruit and yogurt? Jam and butter, cinnamon-sugar, or cheese and pepper on toast? Maybe some oatmeal would do? Or do I just eat any leftovers from yesterday's dinner, provided that there are any?
Day 12: Thursday Nov 29
Are there any foods that you absolutely would never eat?
Oof, anything that qualifies as "extreme" - balut, hákarl, lutefisk, pufferfish, etc. - is out. And I will not be sampling any feet or snouts any time soon.
Day 13: Friday Nov 30
Do you snack between mealtimes? Is there anything that you would like as a snack?
Always. I try to keep both sweet (chocolate + candy) and savory (chips, crackers, etc. treats stashed away for when I'm feeling hungry. I, uhh, may need to start incorporating some healthier items into this somehow...
Day 14: Saturday Dec 1
How do you view meals? Are they simply necessary for survival, do you savor every bite, or do they have some other meaning to you in life?
A little bit of both? It's obviously a necessity, but that doesn't mean that I'm not allowed to enjoy myself when I'm eating something that I like. And unless I'm in a hurry, my meals are usually stretched out to around an hour.
Thanks so much, everyone, for the discussions and entries these past two weeks! We'll be taking some time for the judging. Winners will be announced once the judges make their decisions. :)
Thanks so much, everyone, for the discussions and entries these past two weeks! We'll be taking some time for the judging. Winners will be announced once the judges make their decisions. :)
Hi everyone, thanks for your patience! The judges have finished deliberating, so onward to the results. :)
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Competition for the [b]Subtle Tea[/b] category was extremely close.
First place goes to [b]Cheshly[/b] for the [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2569632/6#post_36460043]Single Serving Chai Pumpkin Pie[/url]! We appreciated the transformation of chai tea spice into a petite and appealing pie.
[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/1Vm7eVn.png[/img][/center]
[b]Eialyne[/b] earned second place with the [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2569632/10#post_36567693]Chai-nut Soup[/url] dish, which was a creative use of chai for a flavorful and stylish soup.
[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/mxJ6uWb.png[/img][/center]
[img]https://i.imgur.com/Pxfrt3z.png[/img]
Entries for [b]The Rice is Right[/b] posed another tough decision.
First place for this category goes to [b]Eialyne's[/b] [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2569632/11#post_36570083]Rice [s]Balls[/s] Rocks[/url], a charming transformation of rice into a dish that celebrates the Earth flight.
[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/rXSxpyP.png[/img][/center]
[b]ryttu3k[/b] takes second place with [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2569632/7#post_36495872]Sticky Katsu Rice[/url]. We felt that this dish featured a combination of bold flavors and a satisfying rice texture.
[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/A3Bc81l.png[/img][/center]
[img]https://i.imgur.com/W3EqG2g.png[/img]
The contest for [b]Something's Afruit[/b] was so tight that we ended up with a tie for first place! Since the judges couldn't decide between the two dishes, I've decided to upgrade the second place prize for this category into a first place prize. Therefore, both entries will receive the top prize.
[b]Gender's[/b] [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2569632/4#post_36410480]Granny Smith Geode[/url] struck our (mountain) hearts with its clever presentation of fruity treasures. What a gem of a dish!
* The name tag was accidentally left out of the judging photo; adequate proof was provided in a separate photo after the dish was consumed.
[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/WE2JACw.png[/img][/center]
[b]MarinaQuakenbush's[/b] [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2569632/9#post_36549076]French Flowering Apple Tart[/url] left us breathless with its elaborate care and elegance. The rose is knockout gorgeous, and we found ourselves rather envious of the people at the meeting to which this precious tart was brought.
[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/sRSSWt2.png[/img][/center]
[img]https://i.imgur.com/OcLeSSw.png[/img]
We struggled to choose our 3 [b]Judge's Favorites[/b] because several dishes caught our eye, but we've finally come to a decision.
We appreciated [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2569632/10#post_36563926]Bobbing for Gems[/url] by [b]Eialyne[/b] for its creative thematic concept and refreshing transformation of fruit for a gelatin dish.
[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/C02VwtR.png[/img][/center]
We wanted to give kudos to [b]Talismarr's[/b] [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2569632/5#post_36428145]Pan-Fried Pork Chops & Rice[/url] dish. The ingredients were simple, but we thought the result looked pleasing and cooked just right!
[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/6RBVrY8.png[/img][/center]
Last but not least, we chose [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/qnc/2569632/5#post_36417318]Cranberry Fluff![/url] by [b]sublimevoide[/b]. We thought that this dish made good use of the different forms of cranberries and would delight fans of the fruit.
[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/vqGi6GY.png[/img][/center]
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We'd like to thank everyone who participated; there were some tough decisions to make, and we wished there were more prizes to go around. We enjoyed the creations that you shared with us. Thanks so much, everyone! Prizes will be rolled out gradually via PM.
[b]Entrants:[/b]
@Acacia @Cheshly @Rhea @Eialyne @Talismarr @ryttu3k @Gender @sublimevoide @MarinaQuakenbush
[b]Ping list:[/b]
@heavylobster @DraigTeg
Hi everyone, thanks for your patience! The judges have finished deliberating, so onward to the results. :)
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Competition for the
Subtle Tea category was extremely close.
First place goes to
Cheshly for the
Single Serving Chai Pumpkin Pie! We appreciated the transformation of chai tea spice into a petite and appealing pie.
Eialyne earned second place with the
Chai-nut Soup dish, which was a creative use of chai for a flavorful and stylish soup.
Entries for
The Rice is Right posed another tough decision.
First place for this category goes to
Eialyne's Rice Balls Rocks, a charming transformation of rice into a dish that celebrates the Earth flight.
ryttu3k takes second place with
Sticky Katsu Rice. We felt that this dish featured a combination of bold flavors and a satisfying rice texture.
The contest for
Something's Afruit was so tight that we ended up with a tie for first place! Since the judges couldn't decide between the two dishes, I've decided to upgrade the second place prize for this category into a first place prize. Therefore, both entries will receive the top prize.
Gender's Granny Smith Geode struck our (mountain) hearts with its clever presentation of fruity treasures. What a gem of a dish!
* The name tag was accidentally left out of the judging photo; adequate proof was provided in a separate photo after the dish was consumed.
MarinaQuakenbush's French Flowering Apple Tart left us breathless with its elaborate care and elegance. The rose is knockout gorgeous, and we found ourselves rather envious of the people at the meeting to which this precious tart was brought.
We struggled to choose our 3
Judge's Favorites because several dishes caught our eye, but we've finally come to a decision.
We appreciated
Bobbing for Gems by
Eialyne for its creative thematic concept and refreshing transformation of fruit for a gelatin dish.
We wanted to give kudos to
Talismarr's Pan-Fried Pork Chops & Rice dish. The ingredients were simple, but we thought the result looked pleasing and cooked just right!
Last but not least, we chose
Cranberry Fluff! by
sublimevoide. We thought that this dish made good use of the different forms of cranberries and would delight fans of the fruit.
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We'd like to thank everyone who participated; there were some tough decisions to make, and we wished there were more prizes to go around. We enjoyed the creations that you shared with us. Thanks so much, everyone! Prizes will be rolled out gradually via PM.
Entrants:
@
Acacia @
Cheshly @
Rhea @
Eialyne @
Talismarr @
ryttu3k @
Gender @
sublimevoide @
MarinaQuakenbush
Ping list:
@
heavylobster @
DraigTeg
@
Sylvandyr and judges, thank you! <3
And @
Eialyne, congrats, your onigiri look delish!
@
Sylvandyr and judges, thank you! <3
And @
Eialyne, congrats, your onigiri look delish!
Wow, thank you all so much! <3 Haha one of my favorite parts of about cooking/baking is how it combines science and art, so presentation is one of my favorite things to work on.
Congrats to everyone! I looked at the other recipes and would love to try them sometime! ^-^
Wow, thank you all so much! <3 Haha one of my favorite parts of about cooking/baking is how it combines science and art, so presentation is one of my favorite things to work on.
Congrats to everyone! I looked at the other recipes and would love to try them sometime! ^-^
This was such a wonderful contest. Thank you everyone for sharing your recipes and making me smile!
This was such a wonderful contest. Thank you everyone for sharing your recipes and making me smile!
@
Sylvandyr
Ah thanks so much! I'm honoured that the judges liked my dish!
Congrats to all the winners, everyone's dish looked so yummy ^^ This was a fun event!
@
Sylvandyr
Ah thanks so much! I'm honoured that the judges liked my dish!
Congrats to all the winners, everyone's dish looked so yummy ^^ This was a fun event!
@
Sylvandyr
heyo! You mentioned I should share the recipe I wrote in creative corner and that you wanted to see it.
I made a recipe thread for lore purposes.
