Tag Archives: rice vinegar

Fresh Corn & Cherry Tomato Salad

Corn & Tomato Salad tops a green salad

Fresh Corn & Cherry Tomato Salad Serves 4-6 3        ears sweet corn            Large bowl of water and ice 1          lb. cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes 1/4     cup each chopped fresh basil, mint and Italian parsley* 3         Tbsp. Nakano seasoned rice vinegar 1          Tbsp. canola or safflower oil             Salt and fresh-ground pepper to taste… Read more

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Moroccan Orange & Date Salad

Moroccan Orange & Date Salad Serves 6 to 8 1/2       cup Nakano seasoned rice vinegar * 2          Tbsp. olive oil 2          Tbsp. finely chopped red onion 1          Tbsp. chopped mint 1/8       tsp. ground cumin Butter lettuce 4          large navel oranges, peeled and sliced 1/3       cup chopped dates 1/3       cup coarsely-chopped pistachios For the dressing, combine rice vinegar,… Read more

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More Tapas for Holiday Appetizers

Patatas Bravas (makes 8 appetizer servings) 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. paprika 1-3/4 lbs. Russett baking potatoes or Yukon golds Preheat oven to 450ºF. In a large bowl, stir together olive oil, salt and paprika. Peel potatoes if using russets. Cut into 3/4 to 1-inch bite-size pieces; add to bowl and… Read more

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Holiday Appetizers, Spanish Style

Marinated Chorizo & Olive Skewers Allow one hour for sausage to marinate in the rice vinegar. Start with fully-cooked links of Spanish chorizo.* If chorizo is not available, use Portuguese linguica. Cut sausage into 1/3-inch thick slices, and fry over medium-high heat until browned on both sides. Cool 5 minutes then remove from pan and… Read more

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Whoa! Wasabi Dipping Sauce

Whoa! Wasabi Dipping Sauce Makes about 2/3 cup Add a little zing to your dippers! This zesty combo is terrific for veggies, shrimp, sushi rolls, spring rolls, fish sticks, cheese sticks – you name it. It also makes a lively “tartar sauce” for grilled or pan-fried fish. If you like it tangier and really spicy,… Read more

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