For
this month’s “A Meal in the Life” program the residents at Huron County
Medical Care Facility traveled to Japan. Andra, the assistant dining
services director,
shared facts about the Japanese food culture and popular foods from
Japan. She then demonstrated how to make a Sushi roll. The residents
were pleasantly surprised to learn that they could eat sushi without
having to eat raw fish. Many residents tried Sushi
for the first time and some even attempted to use chopsticks!
Later
that week the Japanese luncheon was served featuring Hibachi Style
steak with Yum Yum sauce, Teriyaki Salmon, Miso Glazed Eggplant, Tempura
Green Beans, Fried
Rice and a homemade Shoyu (Pork Style) Ramen Noodle Bowl. The desserts
served included Mango Coconut Sticky Rice and fresh made Sata Andagi
(Okinawan style doughnuts).
The recipe for the doughnuts were provided for the residents at the meal service. See below for the recipe:
Sata Andagi (Okinawan Doughnuts)
Serves 12-16
These
are found basically everywhere on Okinawa. They are a very thick and
hearty little fried doughnut ball! It was a recipe found on a local
Okinawan recipe website
and shared on food.com.
·
Oil (for deep frying)
·
4 Eggs
·
¾ cup Milk
·
¾ teaspoon Vanilla
·
4 cups Flour
·
2 cups Sugar
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3-1/2 Tablespoons Baking Powder
·
¼ teaspoon Salt
DIRECTIONS:
1.
In a deep fryer or deep skillet, heat oil to 350 degrees F.
2.
In a large bowl, beat eggs, milk, and vanilla. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
3.
Add flour mixture to egg mixture; stir until dry ingredients are moistened and dough is smooth.
4.
Drop teaspoonfuls of dough into the hot oil; fry until golden brown and doughnuts rise to the surface.
5.
Drain
on paper towel lined plates and serve while hot. They can also be
tossed in a mixture of Cinnamon & Sugar while still warm. These are
also good served cold and can be found for sale
hot or cold on Okinawa!