Seaweed and Tofo Salad/ Onigiri

One of my best language partners, turned into party partner, Miwa, was from Japan. She and I would hit a few spots every other weekend and talk. I'm sure she's not partying too much where she's at now. Actually, she told me that it would not be happening. She threw a cute, going away party with all of her international friends that she'd met. It was an Okonomiyaki party...hehehe. That may seem silly to Japanese people, but for us, it was the opportunity to have the popular Japanese style pizza. I've had it before, but it was nothing like Miwa's. She had come prepared and along with the pizza's being made we enjoyed a Sesame Seaweed Salad, with Tofu.

My first taste of seaweed and the dressing she made was heaven. We all bent around a huge bowl of it and went in on that as if it was the only thing she prepared. Eventually the Okonomiyaki came out and it wasn't coming out fast enough, altho we all shared a slice of the good stuff. After all the pizza's were done. I'm not even sure Miwa got a slice. ;D She made a traditional Rolled Omelet. That was delish too. I've since made it myself since it's so easy.

So, I've been craving for the Sesame Seaweed and Tofu salad she'd made. Simple ingredients involved, but I was hesitant to destroy it. I just dug in and made a quick recipe going by taste. Sesame oil, Rice vinegar, and Soy. I think that's what she said also, although I'm not sure of the exact measurements, after mixing and allowing the seaweed and tofu to marinate in the dressing, as well as chill, it tasted very nice, altho not as good as Miwa's. Obviously I need to work on my dressing.

Also, I'm trying to perfect my rice making. Yes, some days it's great. I pat myself on the back dealing with this sticky rice. Not to make sushi rolls, but just because I love rice, especially the short grain rice. I have no problem making my Jasmine and Basmati Rice, which I also love. The short grain sticky rice baffles me sometimes.

Tonight I wanted to make rice, so I decided to make Onigiri to utilize it. Besides, I had nothing else on hand to really make a rice bowl and I didn't feel like making Curry. I barely prevented it from burning. It was slightly brown tho, so I'm sure it's flavor is now a nutty taste. O.o I made my Onigiri, using bonito flakes since I don't have plums. They came out just fine, I think.

I've also made another batch of Bulgogi. ;D Mmmmm, hopefully it comes out as good as the first time. I'm sure it will.