Saturday, July 02, 2011

Delve Into Asian Cuisine - New Ways to Spruce Up Your Dinner Table

Sprucing up dinner doesn't have to require mountains of cookbooks and a search for some obscure ingredients than end up costing too much money. It's easy to change the atmosphere and experience of a simple dinner or a demure dinner party just by opting for a new type of cuisine for awhile. And the best part is that sometimes, big changes that look fancy end up costing a whole lot less than your guest or family members might guess.

One of the best ways to spruce up your dinner table is a foray into Asian cuisine, which has become more and more popular in America since the 1970s. With the chance to go Asian, you're able to try out a variety of preparation methods, plus expand your repertoire of seasoning and sauces. And this is a great way to discover new favorite dishes, as well as to impress those aspiring foodies who you might be dining with.
The best part about trying out more Asian cuisine is that there are now American counterparts to a lot of the more expensive items.

With Alaska Surimi Seafood available, it's now possible to try out a number of dishes without having to head to a speciality food store, or spending too much money on an imported product. And there's the additional benefit that, with Alaska Surimi Seafood, you're devouring an ingredient that is just as delicious as it is responsible, since there is far less Alaskan overfishing than in other parts of the world.

With any type of surimi, the recipe options are practically endless. You can try your hand at preparing Japanese fish cakes and fish sausages, to go with delicious vegetable and rices dishes. Or you can try out the numerous different fish balls that are so popular in a number of different Southeast Asian cuisines. With a simple bamboo steamer, your entire household can be enjoying delicious and classic meals that cost a fraction of what a fresh piece of fish would be at the local market.

With sushi such a popular food to enjoy out at restaurants, there's no reason to not try to make your own at home. This is another excellent use for surimi, which can be easily incorporated into a number of different rolls. And because you are dealing with something that has already been cooked, there is far less risk involved if you're not an expert at handling your raw fish. It's definitely far less expensive to prepare sushi in your own home, too.

There are plenty of different ways to prepare Alaska seafood. The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute has great instructional videos to show you just how to create the perfect dish.

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