Stir fried Vegetables

Stir frying is a simple way to prepare tasteful vegetables. I like to simmer a little more to get the taste into the food. But the timing varies depend on different types. E.g., for cauliflowers, I like to bypass the precook process (by boiling), then simmer a little longer (about 10minutes) after initial stir fry; For green vegetables, it helps to keep the process brief (2-3 minutes) and leave the cover open to preserve the color.

Homemade Natto

The health benefit of Natto is tremendous (prevention of heart attacks, strokes, cancer, osteoporosis, obesity, aging and intestinal disease caused by pathogens-- see http://www.gaia21.net/natto/benefits.htm). Consider the cost of the little package available in the store, it's really worthwhile to make it yourself. The original process is detailed in http://www.gaia21.net/natto/making.pdf. I made a simplified version:

Wash and immerse the soybean (about 3 cups) in water overnight, steam in pressure cooker for one hour. Mix with one package of Natto available in a large bakery pan, cover with aluminum foil and leave it in the oven (room temperature). In weather like end of August, the fermentation process is done in two days. Make sure everything is clean, esp. oil free.

Multigrained Porridge

Wild rice (1/3), package of mixed grain (oatmeal, brown rice, millet, wheat, red bean) (1/3), glutinous rice (1/3), washed. Add water (8-10 time of the grain in volume), cook in pressure cooker 30-40 minutes. Serve hot, plain or with some brown sugar or maple syrup or honey or soy sauce depend on ones taste.

Jellyfish Salad

Wash and immerse shredded jellyfish (bought in package with lots of salt) in water for one day (change the water a couple of times during the period) until the salt taste is completely gone. Quickly rinse it with boiling water. Peel and shred turnip, add salt, let sit for 30-40 minutes and get rid of the liquid. Combine the jellyfish and turnip, add salt, seasoning, shredded scallion, adjust amount until you like it. Add sesame oil. Store in frig before serving.