Author: Claudia C

Portobello Mushroom Burger

Portobello mushroom burger is my go-to meal when I feel like having something easy and quick. Since I like my burger loaded up with fresh vegetables, it usually end up become a very fulfilling meal despite its low calories. (Amazing, right?) For the filling, I usually pair it with my Tomato Tofu Sauce because I found the combo of melted cheese, portobello mushroom, and tomato tofu sauce insanely delicious. Other than that, few spoons of pesto, alfredo, or any leftover spaghetti sauce go well with Portobello mushroom as well. Like I said, this burger is easy and quick. You can play with whatever ingredients in your pantry. Also, this mushroom burger can be easily made into vegetarian version by removing the meat filling. And its flavor can be enhanced by adding few drops of truffle hot sauce on the cheese before serving. Portobello Mushroom Burger Recipe Yield: 1 bento Ingredients: 1 portobello mushroom 2-3 tablespoons of Tomato Tofu Sauce Few salt Few pepper Few Pizza Cheese Hot sauce of choice Method: Preheat oven to 350F. …

Sushi Sandwiches/Onigirazu

Sushi sandwich, or “onigirazu” is by far my favorite picnic food! I’ve made it many times for picnic, hiking, and road trips. It’s really convenient and easy to make. Usually I prep the filling and rice one day before, and in the morning, I only need around 30 minutes to assemble them. Fillings for sushi sandwich is very versatile. Any dish without too much sauce or gravy can work. Here are some of my favorites: Ginger pork Teriyaki chicken Tuna corn salad Tomato Tofu Sauce Spam & omelette Sautéed carrots & omelette Sautéed spinach & mushroom After making sushi sandwiches for so many times, here are some tips that I learned from my past experience: Make sure to use warm or hot rice. This will also soften the seaweed sheet and keep the whole sandwich stick together. When stacking the filling, keep in mind where you will cut the sandwich and plan the cross-section accordingly Let the sushi sandwich sit for a few minutes to set Before cutting each sandwich, rinse your knife to prevent …