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.
