Elaine's Cooking For The Soul

S3 E4 @SelfieEsteem's Sushi on the Go

Listen Later

Episode 4 is here, and we're thrilled to have you with us. In the heart of post-apocalyptic Los Angeles, our favorite dentist-turned-podcaster, Elaine Martínez, DDS, is at it again. This week, Elaine continues venturing through Griffith Park, appreciating its post-nuclear beauty and reminiscing about the past. Along her journey, she encounters a fashionable influencer, @SelfieEsteem, leading to an unexpected and heartwarming culinary adventure: Sushi on the Go.


Join Elaine as she:

  • Reflects on the eerie beauty of an empty Griffith Park and the changes in her life.

  • Encounters @SelfieEsteem, a young influencer dealing with a nasty insect bite.

  • Walks us through a recipe for a simple yet delightful dish, Sushi on the Go, adapted for the post-apocalyptic world.


    • Sushi on the Go Recipe Ingredients:

    • 2 cups Japanese short-grained rice

    • 2 cups water

    • 1 package seaweed snacks

    • 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar

    • 4 teaspoons sugar

    • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

    • 1 small cucumber

    • 1 small carrot


      • Instructions: Prepare Your Workspace: Set up a safe cooking area with a campfire.

      Cook the Rice:

      • Rinse the rice in cold water if possible.

      • Cook the rice in a saucepan with 2 cups of water over a campfire for about 15-20 minutes.


        • Prepare the Vinegar Mixture:

        • In a separate saucepan, heat the rice vinegar, sugar, and sea salt over medium-high heat until it simmers.

        • Remove from heat and whisk until the sugar dissolves.


          • Mix the Rice and Vinegar:

          • Drizzle the vinegar mixture over the cooked rice and gently fold with a spatula until evenly mixed.

          • Let the rice cool.


            • Prepare the Vegetables:

            • Chop the cucumber and carrot into small slices.

            • Soak them in the remaining vinegar mixture for about 5 minutes.


              • Assemble the Sushi:

              • Place seaweed snack squares on a dry surface.

              • Spread a thin layer of rice on each seaweed square.

              • Add a few slices of cucumber and carrot in the center.

              • Roll the seaweed tightly to form mini sushi rolls.


                • Serve: Enjoy the Sushi on the Go with @SelfieEsteem, savoring the rich flavors and the rare moments of connection.


                Tips and Variations:

                • Foraging: If you find any additional herbs or spices, feel free to experiment with flavors.

                • Survival Tactics: Elaine reminds us that adaptability and resourcefulness are key in these times. Use what you have and make the best of it!


                  • Credits: 

                  Written & Directed by Rosa Delgado
                  Elaine Martínez voiced by Rosa Delgado
                  @SelfieEsteem voiced by Bryan Baltazar
                  Courier voiced by Raechel Wong

                  Special Thanks: Special thanks to our amazing Patrons who make this season possible. You can find out more about becoming a Patron at ⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/elainescooking.

                  ...more
                  View all episodesView all episodes
                  Download on the App Store
                  Elaine's Cooking For The SoulBy between buildings production
                  • 5
                  • 5
                  • 5
                  • 5
                  • 5

                  5

                  1 ratings