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Soy sauce, hot sauce and oyster mushroom sauce.

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[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 4 points 1 month ago (2 children)

That looks amazingly delicious!

For those who don't consider themselves particularly great cooks, blanching is super simple and quick, and if you prefer the meal hot, shocking isn't an absolute must.

https://www.marthastewart.com/what-is-blanching-8619258

[–] hamid@vegantheoryclub.org 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

As I've gotten older I have developed a taste for simple things like blanched fresh vegetables far more than when I was younger. It feels so nourishing even though it isn't something you could ever find at a restaurant. Thanks for writing this!

[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 3 points 1 month ago

My pleasure, friend. The flavor of veggies prepared this way is peak. Enjoy!

[–] Arcanepotato@vegantheoryclub.org 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

I love blanching and while I can agree that it's not a word that is heard a lot, to me it's one of the most simple and easy way to cook things! It's so much easier than steaming and I can perfectly control the doneness.

It's my favorite method for leafy greens and sweet veggies because it really makes the flavor shine.

[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 2 points 1 month ago

Oooh, I've been lightly braising leafy greens, it never occurred to me to blanch them! Thank you!

[–] queermunist@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Hot sauce and soy sauce? Craving sodium much?

[–] Arcanepotato@vegantheoryclub.org 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I don't know if this is a joke?

[–] queermunist@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Just a fun observation! I crave sodium because I take spironolactone, so I know what it's like to just need a salt bomb.

[–] Arcanepotato@vegantheoryclub.org 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Oh! I was confused because the giant pile of oyster sauce is probably the biggest source of sodium on this plate.

I didn't season the rice or veg apart from those sauces, and this was my only meal yesterday so I'm not concerned with the sodium. That and having low blood pressure overall lol.

[–] queermunist@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 month ago

Oyster sauce is made with soy sauce! That's where the salt comes from.

Basically that's three different salt-heavy toppings - I get like that when cravings get bad lol