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5 HEALTHIEST DISHES YOU’LL FIND AT A SUSHI RESTAURANT
Let’s say you’re sitting down at a sushi restaurant — you’re here because you want to eat healthy, but maybe you don’t know where to start. Since International Sushi Day is June 18, we thought we’d provide a reliable list of dishes both your body and your palette will love! And it’s not all raw fish, if you’re opposed to that. NO. 1: AVOCADO VEGETABLE ROLLS People usually associate sushi with rice rolls or “maki,” which is rice wrapped in seaweed or soy paper. (Soy paper is thin like egg roll crust, but made from rice and not flaky or fried.) This is an easy maki to start with. Avocado rolls are not only vegetarian and available at any sushi shop you go to, but also delicious with additional vegetable stuffing, a little bit of soy sauce and/or wasabi, or on their own! NO. 2: NIGIRI Nigiri is cut raw fish on top of bite-sized beds of rice. If you want to skip the rice, order “sashimi,” which is simply the cut fish. You’ll find that this low-calorie meal is surprisingly satiating. Not only can it fill your body with necessary protein and brain-healthy omega-3s, but it looks absolutely beautiful on a plate. Salmon is a great raw fish to start with because of its buttery flavor. NO. 3: EDAMAME High in protein and rich in vitamins and minerals, this is a perfect starter (or regular snack!) to include in your sushi meal. If you’ve never tried them before, simply place the whole pod in your mouth and bite until you slide out the edamame beans. The pods are often coated with a seasoning sauce or simply salt — both are delicious. NO. 4: MISO SOUP Miso is an incredibly simple soup that contains a savory broth, slices of green scallion, seaweed, and sometimes mushrooms. Created from fermented soybeans, miso provides protein and dietary fiber and is loaded with antioxidants like vitamin E. Many residents of Japan consume a bowl of miso soup daily. NO. 5: SEAWEED SALAD As a powerhouse of micronutrients, a natural source of iodine, with antiviral and anticancer benefits, seaweed is a lot healthier than you think. If you’re not used to the taste, try a maki roll or seaweed salad. It’s sweet, savory, and delicious!
GRILLED CHICKEN SHAWARMA
A spice-filled marinade and time do all the work in this recipe that features Middle Eastern flavors.
INGREDIENTS • 2 tbsp ground cumin • 2 tbsp ground coriander • 2 tsp kosher salt • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper • 2 tsp turmeric • 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground black pepper • 2 tsp allspice • 8 garlic cloves, minced • 6 tbsp olive oil • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
DIRECTIONS
1. To create marinade, whisk all spices with the garlic and olive oil in a medium bowl.
2. Add chicken to the bowl, coat well with marinade, cover, and let sit in the fridge for at least 20 minutes — or up to 48 hours. Strain off excess marinade before cooking.
3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill thighs for 10–12 minutes on each side, or until a meat thermometer reads 165 F.
We hope one of these dishes piqued your interest. Have a delicious rest of your month!
4. Serve with rice, vegetables, or pita bread with tzatziki.
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