Turons were a staple of my childhood. They are crispy Filipino sliced plantains wrapped in an egg roll (lumpia) wrapper with caramelized bits of sugar. What’s not to like? Drool…
I was introduced to Korean food about 3 years ago, and I’ve been in love ever since! Norfolk Garden specializes in Korean cuisine, but it also has some Japanese cuisine (like sushi) as well.
For the past 6 months, I’ve heard so much about Korean-style fried chicken — which is basically super crispy chicken with tangy sauce of your choice. Friends and family have been raving about a new restaurant called “Bon Chon” that is very popular in Northern Virginia. Also I have a friend who has recently visited Korean and had this type of chicken at “Kyochon”.
My dad gave me this recipe. My brother and I grew up eating spareribs prepared this Chinese way. There are any a few ingredients, but it yields a lot of flavor. It’s slightly salty, but if you eat it with rice it should balance out.
The Basics
Spam musubi is a popular Hawaiian snack, which is basically Spam with rice in a seaweed wrapper. Even though my family lived in Hawaii, I never had this before. Actually, I was introduced to this delicious treat a few weeks ago the day of my close friends’ wedding by a fellow bridesmaid, Mary. Mary told me that one piece sells for $1-2 at 7-Elevens in Hawaii!
