Fixin's on the cutting board I'm not sure what the exact definition of hash is, but I've always considered it a mash up of whatever you have around. I've had crab hash, sweet potato hash, vegetarian hash...and none of those hashes had a single common ingredient. It's a myth that a hash has to have potatoes in it (OK, I've written the word "hash" way too many times in that last paragraph...the editor in me is totally irritated right now).
I simply chopped up the fish, cauliflower and asparagus and threw it into a frying pan with a drizzle of olive oil. The result was a healthy, nutty (from the caramelized cauliflower - Michael Chiarello would be proud. Is it just me or does that guy say "caramelization" 500 times per episode?) and all-around fabulous h-a-s-h. Over a slice of toasted, gluten-free brown bread, this was the perfect Sunday brunch for one. Don't be alarmed by the portion size...this is 75% veggies!
I'll call this my "Caramelized Cauli and Rainbow Trout Green Hash." OK, maybe dish-naming isn't my forte. In any case, I highly recommend h-a-s-h as an easy way to rid your fridge of leftovers.
I simply chopped up the fish, cauliflower and asparagus and threw it into a frying pan with a drizzle of olive oil. The result was a healthy, nutty (from the caramelized cauliflower - Michael Chiarello would be proud. Is it just me or does that guy say "caramelization" 500 times per episode?) and all-around fabulous h-a-s-h. Over a slice of toasted, gluten-free brown bread, this was the perfect Sunday brunch for one. Don't be alarmed by the portion size...this is 75% veggies!
I'll call this my "Caramelized Cauli and Rainbow Trout Green Hash." OK, maybe dish-naming isn't my forte. In any case, I highly recommend h-a-s-h as an easy way to rid your fridge of leftovers.
Perfect Sunday morning hash
Sushi Gen - Little Tokyo
I recently had the pleasure of going to Sushi Gen in Little Tokyo for lunch. I've heard a lot about this place - most people say it's some of the freshest, most reasonably-priced sushi in LA. There are some major haters as well, but I guess where there's lovers there's gonna be haters (especially on Chowhound).
Though I chose the sashimi omakase (boss was treating, so why not?), I couldn't help but be mesmerized by the preparation of the infamous lunch special. This is what people stand in line for: A generous plate of sashimi and braised fish, all beautifully arranged on a plate. The sushi chef who was putting this together told me he generally does about 200 plates per day! Watch him go:
The most impressive thing about the sushi plate special? It's only $12.99. Yup, you read right. I would say this is easily $25 worth of sashimi if you were to order each fish separately. From the photo, it looks like you get some tuna, toro (wow!), octopus, hamachi, salmon, braised tuna, squid and a couple of other treats.
I believe this special is also available at dinner time (I think, don't quote me on that) at a higher price - around $20, I *think.* The best part about this lunch? It completely and totally suits my anti-inflammatory dietary requirements!
Sushi Gen
422 E. 2nd Street
Los Angeles, CA
213.617.0552
