Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Junk food today or tomorrow

Well, people pay the prize(price). This is what i would say, when the government in london has introduced a ban on junk food advertising for teens (link here). Here in the U.S, the fast food industry has grown to the extent that, the general public are not ready to give up their routine. Studies have shown that between 1980 and 2000, obesity rates have doubled. The alarming fact is that among children, obesity has doubled and tripled. Type 2 diabetes which was believed to affect only adults is now being diagnosed among teens. When is the government going to take strict action against the money guzzlers in the fast food industry? The fast food industry has spread globally. It has become a part of the culture in China to eat at these fast food chains. on the other hand, in a reversal, western market is catching up with the rice friendly society. There needs to be sense of awareness among the public, to the health hazards that these giants bring with them to your table.

Sushi

Sushi, it is become a household name, with regards to international cuisines. There are different varieties of sushi in the market that can be bought made or done to order.
The ingredients that you need to have for sushi are:
4oz short grain rice
1floz rice vinegar
2.5tsp sugar
4 sheets nori
Avocado cut thinly (julienne)
Cucumber cut thinly
Carrot cut thinly
Scallion
Salt as needed
Wash the rice and add water to the rice (1 inch) over the rice and cook until it’s done.
Once the rice is cooked keep hot and gently add vinegar, sugar, salt and mix well.
Allow the rice to cool. If you have a bamboo mat at home it can be used to make sushi or you can use clear film plastic, place a sheet of nori on bamboo/plastic film, and spread rice evenly. Place the cucumber, carrot, scallion, avocado and roll carefully. To have the roll compact apply rice vinegar to the end of the nori sheet and press to seal. Once it’s done arrange on plate or platter and serve with ginger, wasabi and soy sauce.