Candy at OEH – Part 3

Eating is a daily activity that we all partake naturally, instinctively. Some people spend their entire day focusing on what to buy/cook/eat for their next meal, while others have their meals prepared for them. Eating is also universal. It’s an activity that can easily bring people together.

After living in Japan for nearly 18 years it’s a topic that never gets boring. As I love spending my day thinking about what to buy, how to cook it, and savour ever mouthful as I eat. Because I’m a FOODIE I’m always looking for a new recipe to add to my repertoire of recipes.

Another important factor in being a FOODIE is to share what I cook. Living at OEH gives me an excellent opportunity to do both. Since moving in I’ve shared several meals with my housemates. In this blog, I’ll share a two of my autumn recipes with you.

Ingredients:

• 300g ground beef, pork or chicken
• 1 bag of macaroni salad noodles
• 4 tablespoons of Oroshi tare (item one in the first photo)
• ½ zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 1 tub of small curd cottage cheese (if available, item two in the first picture)
• Oil
• Salt
• Pepper

Directions:

1. Boil the macaroni salad pasta per the directions on the package.
2. In a fry pan, heat up a tablespoon of oil and add the minced onion.
3. In a bowl, mix the ground meat with salt and pepper.
4. Once the onions have become translucent, add the ground meat mixture.
5. Cook until nice and brown. Drain off the grease.
6. After draining the pasta, place in a large bowl along with the Oroshi tare, zucchini, and carrots, and cottage cheese. Mix thoroughly.
7. Serve hot.