Azuki BeaNs Remember...

Tofu and Tuna Salad

A beautiful salad with the surprise of tofu and tuna in the mix.  It's refreshing yet filling with loads of protein.  Try it, you'll love it!

Tofu and Tuna Salad

Ingredients:
1 square of firm tofu
1 pkg of watercress (4 oz)
1 can of tuna (5 oz)
1 roma tomato
3 stalks of green onion
1/2  tsp black sesame seeds

Dressing:
1/4 C soy sauce
1/8 C Canola
1/8 C sesame oil
1/8 C seasoned rice vinegar


Directions:
1.  Cut up tofu into squares
2.  Chop watercress, slice green onions, chop tomatoes
3.  Open and drain tuna can
4. Layer watercress, tofu, tuna, green onion, and tomatoes
5. Add the ingredients for the dressing in a bowl, whisk and pour on top
6.  Sprinkle with black sesame seeds

It's ready to serve.  A delicious side salad or a light afternoon lunch.  The zing of watercress gives adds a spicy flair to this dish.

BeaNspiration:  Wake up your senses with the vibrancy of refreshing flavors!

Stand Tall Cupcake Stand

Chef Azuki created this Stand for her cupcakes with items we may find at home.  This weekend for Older Brother BeaN's Eagle Scout Promotion, Chef Azuki created a cupcake stand filled with her delicious fondant cupcakes.  Congratulations Brother BeaN!!!!!!!

Stand Tall Cupcake Stand

Chef Azuki started with three boxes of varying sizes and covered them in white paper.  She attached red white and blue ribbon with glue and a small push pin.  Then the decorations began.  With her signature cupcakes and a small cake on top, her fondant delights were showcased here.  With a patch and fondant eagle then some writing with fondant cut with cutters, you have this finished product.  Just beautiful and a great centerpiece for any occasion!  

BeaNspirations:  Be inspired to create a masterpiece with everyday items from home!

Radish Namasu

What is namasu?  It's  like a very simple  salad and always marinates gently in rice vinegar.  The word "nama" refers to vegetables, usually uncooked and "su" is rice vinegar.  I've seen it made often with Daikon- Japanese radishes.  These can sometimes be hard to find.  Chef Azuki made these with the plentiful and easy to grow red radishes.  The color of the skin is beautiful!

Radish Namasu

Ingredients:
12 large radishes, thinly sliced
4 T rice vinegar
2 T sugar
1/2 tsp salt

Directions:
Toss ingredients together

You can serve this immediately, but the flavor is enhanced if you give it at least 2 hours to marinate
in the refrigerator.  

Slicing tip:  It's easy to slice with a mandolin slicer but you have to be careful not to
cut your fingers. They have mandolins with safety guards now. I suggest using them.
Then this dish can be ready in minutes.

BeaNspirations: There's beauty in simple creations with items that are readily available.