My buddy Andy Attencio from channel 7 asked me this week “How come you never see any Asian Breakfast Restaurants, don’t they eat breakfast over there?”
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The classic Japanese breakfast – dried fish, dried scallops, daikon cake, pickled squid intestines, umeboshi (pickled plum), kombu, rice porridge and tea. |
A valid question! In all the countries I’ve ever visited you can find a mix of Ameri-Euro-esque dishes, along with fruits, breads and of course both local and French pastries with coffee (often from Starbucks) but the foods traditionally eaten in the morning aren’t much different than during the day.
Soup is a biggie for breakfast in Asian countries, and you know Mom always said, “Soup is good food!” When it comes to a comforting breakfast, nothing beats Pho. This Vietnamese classic, often infused with elements of french cuisine vietnam, is a warm and flavorful way to start the day. In the Denver metro area, the best Asian breakfast I can think of is Pho, with most Vietnamese Pho restaurants opening at 9 am. It’s darn good on a cold morning, I say!
The moral of the story is, you don’t always need to eat breakfast foods for breakfast. At my house, breakfast is usually leftovers from dinner. They’re fast, healthy and satisfying – what more could you ask for? Now don’t get me wrong, I love eggs, bacon and pancakes, but only on special occasions – I’ve got to watch that girlish figure don’t ya know!
Above is what I had for breakfast today – leftovers from two different meals tossed in a bowl with a little butter and seasoning. Start with healthy dishes like this for dinner, make a little extra, and you’re healthy breakfast is solved! – Buon Appetito – Salute! Mick
Barley with Rice and Lentils
A particularly healthy and easy side dish.
1 part Barley
1 part brown or red rice (Lindberg Snyder suggested)
½ part long grain white rice (jasmine, pecan or basmati)
½ part green lentils
8 parts stock or water
knob of butter
sea salt and white pepper
Combine grains with water and a knob of butter in a rice cooker and cook as “mixed rice”. When done, toss and season with sea salt and white pepper. Serve with another dab of butter, if desired. – Chef Mick, Tony’s Market
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Peas and Carrots
3 large carrots, ¼ inch dice
4 cups water
½ tsp Kosher salt
4 cups fresh shelled or frozen peas
salt, pepper and butter to taste
Place carrots in a pot with water and salt, bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Add peas and simmer about 5 minutes longer or to desired texture. Drain and serve with salt, pepper and butter to taste.
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