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Comment on Taco Rice by Cassaendra

Cassaendra — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:37:56 +0000

Thanks for the recipe! I am of Okinawan descent and last visited family in Okinawa 15 years ago and never heard of this until recently! A friend of mine, who isn’t even Japanese, told me about this dish. This sounds really cool, especially with Kewpie mayo (@imutau: I assumed that the ppl above who mentioned using mayo were using Kewpie). I can’t wait to try it! :D

Comment on Taco Rice by Robin

Robin — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:11:41 +0000

The best taco rice I had on Okinawa came from the food court at the Jusco off the toll road on the way to Naha from Kadena. It was cooked and served in what looked like a cast iron bowl. The rice that touched the bowl browned and got crisp and the heat of the bowl made the cheese melt over the rice. It was absolutely delicious. Can’t wait to go back.

Comment on Taco Rice by casey

casey — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:54:40 +0000

i changed the lettuce to spinich which and didn’t add the chili powder. it was great!

Comment on Part IV: Umeshu by Nicolas

Nicolas — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 11:00:36 +0000

Hi,
I love Umeshu a lot and started to really get into it. I found out that besides the industrial giant Choya, there are more than 300 private Umeshu labels in Japan.

They produce a large variety of Umeshu – based on Sake, Shochu, Brandy or white liqueur, or with additional flavors such as Shiso, Yuzu or ginger.

I started to collect information on these private labels on a portal in order to share the fun with other friends of Umeshu.

Please have fun.

Comment on Taco Rice by imutau

imutau — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:22:15 +0000

Man! Mickey’s outside of Kadena AB (Gate 2) in Okinawa had Killer food (though I liked there Chicken Katsu Curry more than anything there. If I ever find out what was in that gallon can of pre-made curry they used I think I would be set for life!)

Did my fare share of drunk stumbling to the Bowling Alley for their Chili Rice from the old ‘Playboy Club’ Building 110 (dorms). Did they finally level that sucker?

‘8 Beat’ (a little stand outside of the club 8 Beat) Taco Rice was my favorite there though.

I also do the easy way just ground beef and taco seasoning and layered cheese veggies and Salsa.

But I am surprised no one mentioned (Japanese) Cupie Mayo to top it off or is it just me and I am weird?

Comment on Mabodofu by Dawn Smith

Dawn Smith — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:38:49 +0000

This is the first time to your blog..that mapodofu sounds delicious…gonna try it soon…right away gonna get the ingredients from http://www.myethnicworld.com and try these.

Comment on Shake no Ochazuke by tea with rice

tea with rice — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:35:38 +0000

[...] I was in need of soupy stuff so I ordered Salmon Ochazuke . It was my first taste of it [...]

Comment on Taco Rice by c.e. stroud

c.e. stroud — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:41:42 +0000

forkinthehead, out of curiousity mate, who are you? I was C 1/3 ‘92-’96. I tried to re-create it myself when I got out but couldn’t help ‘messing’ around with the idea. Now, my current version is Chili rice and cheese. 2 Cups minute rice preped as directed BUT add in 1/2 package of Lawry’s or McCormick’s Hot Taco Seasoning. Throw that in the microwave according to directions. Pour 1 Can of Chili Man Hot Chili with Beans into a microwave safe dish, add half a can of Ro-Tel (your choice, I use hot), and nuke it for four minutes as the rice is setting up. That’s it, rice on the plate, chili on that, cover it with Sargento Taco Spiced Cheese, eat yourself into a coma. That’s enough to cover a full dinner plate about an inch and a half high, easily enough for three people as a side dish.

God bless the Marines and….well, nevermind the Army… :)

Comment on Taco Rice by Camp Hansen if you can't f**k it truck it Truck Company

Camp Hansen if you can't f**k it truck it Truck Company — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:22:06 +0000

Camp Hansen Alum 01-03. No one has mention putting the mayo on the top of the taco rice and cheese. That was a staple when I was there. Man do I miss a night of mojo and habu sake drinking followed by yakisoba or taco rice and cheese. Don’t forget the blue moon!!! LOL

Comment on Taco Rice by forkinthehead

forkinthehead — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 01:33:22 +0000

I forgot as a nice garnish a few lime wedges for the avocado and some cilantro