Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 1 pound cucumbers ½ teaspoon salt 1/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar ¼ teaspoon instant *Dashi granules (optional; available in many grocery stores) 1 teaspoon sesame oil, or to taste Instructions: In a dry heavy skillet, toast sesame seeds over moderate heat, shaking skillet, until golden. Let cool. Cut cucumbers…
VEGETARIAN DISHES
Colorful Carrot Slaw
You can make this light meal in minutes. Just grate the carrots, toss with oil and lemon juice, then put a heaping spoonful on a cracker, biscuit, or crusty, hot bread. Add another drizzle of olive oil, and another pinch of herbs for a mouthwatering treat of contrasting textures and flavors. Who says food can’t…
Cabbage Salad
Cabbage is part of the cruciferous family of vegetables named because of the cross (crucifix) shaped flowers. Medical researchers have found that the phytochemicals in cabbage known as indoles inhibit the growth of colon, stomach and breast cancer. On the down side, excessive amounts of cabbage in the diet may lead to problems with…