Beer makes batters better, meat more tender, and sauces more flavorful.

These cute rice balls make a great appetizer for Asian meals. The recipe calls for brown rice, but substituting in some sushi rice and adding fillings like avocado or smoked salmon gives you a fun variation on standard sushi rolls.

1 cup quick brown rice
1 1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 sheets sushi nori seaweed*
1/2 carrot
umeboshi paste*
Cook rice in water over medium-high heat until tender and water is absorbed, then cool to room temperature. Cut carrot in 1/2-inch match sticks and steam lightly.
Place several spoonfuls of rice in the center of each nori sheet. Follow with several carrot sticks and a dab of umeboshi. Roll up into a ball.
Serve with a sauce made of soy sauce and grated ginger.
* Found in health food or Asian food stores.
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Beer makes batters better, meat more tender, and sauces more flavorful.
Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.
Ah, the unassuming envelope of onion soup mix. It's more than just for onion soup (or dip). It adds tremendous flavor (and convenience) in all these recipes.

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