Another month has come and gone, with it another favourites list appears.
TV Shows Japanese Style Originator| We have been watching this for some time, but are now just getting around to finishing all of the episodes. An edited version is available on Netflix, which is the one we have been watching. The best way I can describe it is it’s a variety talk show that teaches the audience various aspects are Japanese life; proper chopstick etiquette, traditional snacks sold at summer festivals, Tsukiji fish market workers, best side dishes for rice, & various craftsmen. If you are at all interested in Japanese culture, I highly recommend this show.
YouTube Channel Simon and Martina | This channel was previously called Eat Your Kimchi. A Canadian couple currently living in Japan, who used to live in South Korea. They make food related videos, travel vlogs, some recipe videos, and eat out Mukbang.
https://www.youtube.com/user/simonandmartina
Book Percy Jackson & the Olympians series by Rick Riordan (again) | I finished reading this series this month. It follows Percy Jackson, who is the son of a Greek god, and follows the adventures he goes on with his friends.
Song BTS – Idol | BTS released their final installment of the Love Yourself Trilogy. Answer is a compilation album featuring songs from Tear and Her, as well as a few new tracks. Idol is the first single and music video from Answer.
Food Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa | We made tilapia tacos several times this month. We marinade the fish & then bake it in the oven. Heat up some corn tortillas, crumble some Cotija cheese, and top with mango salsa. The marinade & salsa recipe are as follows;
Marinade
- Olive Oil – ¼ Cup
- Vinegar – 2 Tbsp
- Lime Juice – 2 Tbsp
- Honey – 1.5 tsp
- Garlic – about 1 tsp
- Cumin – ½ tsp
- Old Bay – 1 tsp
- Black Pepper – ½ tsp
- Chili Sauce – 1 tsp (I use Tuong Ot Toi Viet-Nam from Huy Fong Foods Chili Garlic Sauce)
Combine all ingredients and pour over fish. Let marinate anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours. If you let it marinate on the longer side, it will begin to ‘cook’ the fish because of the vinegar & lime juice.
Mango Salsa
- Ataulfo Mango, diced – 1
- Roma Tomato, diced – 1
- Jalapeno, diced – 1
- Small Red Onion, diced – ½
- Lime Juice – 1 to 2 Tbsp
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to use.