Broccoli with Sardine-Cheese Dip

Today's recipe is going to be...or wait!...let's not call it recipe. This post is going to be as short and swift as the time it took to prepare this little broccoli snack.<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7240/26232773874_3f31167cdb_z.jpg" /><br /><br />A <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/09/sardine-ricotta-cheese-spread-pate_28.html">sandwich spread</a>, a <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2018/06/avocado-with-sardine-ricotta-cheese.html">sardine and ricotta cheese filling</a> and now, a dip. Sweet! No, it's savory! But the idea is sweet, isn't it? Chunks of fish and cheese on steamed broccoli.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00E4MU5TG&asins=B00E4MU5TG&linkId=SEOTLMG4BFEN3CQY&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Broccoli with Sardine-Cheese Dip</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />2-3 cups of broccoli florets<br />2 cans of sardines (my favorite is <a href="https://amzn.to/2AANMts">Crown Prince Brisling Sardines</a>, sometimes switching between <a href="https://amzn.to/2vw1Yy7">King Oscar brand</a>, or <a href="https://amzn.to/2AtZbuH">Wild Planet</a>)<br />4-6 tbsp (or more, if you want more cheese to sardine ratio) Trader Joes brand ricotta cheese<br />6-8 sprigs of cilantro, finely chopped<br />Fresh ground black pepper<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: Steam broccoli for 5mins, set aside (<span style="color: blue;">Note</span>: I prefer to steam my vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower. You can also use raw carrots and celery but make sure they are rinsed and cleaned properly). In a deep mixing bowl, mash up the sardines (option: use canned tuna), then add ricotta cheese and mix well. When evenly mixed, add the cilantro, mix again, then add freshly ground black pepper. Dip the steamed broccoli into the sardine-cheese mixture, and enjoy. [<i>Vegetarian</i>]: omit the canned sardines/tuna. Mix finely chopped fresh herbs and ground black pepper into the cheese.<br /><br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7146/26232774154_a89ef06ecf_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/sardine+cheese+dip" rel="tag">sardine cheese dip</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/broccoli+dip" rel="tag">broccoli dip</a></span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Broccoli with Sardine-Cheese Dip

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Avocado with Sardine Ricotta Cheese

Now, can anyone tell me if <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/09/sardine-ricotta-cheese-spread-pate_28.html">ricotta cheese</a> is considered "healthy" cheese? Or bluntly, are all cheese(es) unhealthy? High sodium? High fat? <br /><br />So that you know, our family does not buy reduced-fat milk or half-half, always going for whole milk. On the same note, we do not go for reduced-fat, skimmed-fat cheese. If <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/09/sardine-ricotta-cheese-spread-pate_28.html">ricotta cheese</a> is super-fattening, we better cut down on the usage, especially when I have found a super easy way to create a dip/spread/filling (e.g. <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/09/sardine-ricotta-cheese-spread-pate_28.html">Sardine Ricotta Cheese Spread</a>) out of it, and this convenience might be deemed a hidden evil.<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7401/26565369740_8e4394b56d_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Not only this is an easy recipe to fall back on when we are in a rush, it is also a mess-free <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/09/sardine-ricotta-cheese-spread-pate_28.html">filling and spread</a> for sandwiches and a wonderfully great pre- or post-workout snack (morning and/or in the afternoon) when paired with vegetables and fruits such as celery, bell peppers, avocados and apples.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B003H7YHUW&asins=B003H7YHUW&linkId=7c44076d7736c44eff32379eb84ab95b&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Avocado with Sardine Ricotta Cheese Filling</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />1 avocado, sliced half, remove the seed<br />2 cans of sardines (my favorite is <a href="http://amzn.to/2avMscM">Crown Prince Brisling Sardines</a>, sometimes switching between <a href="http://amzn.to/2avMLEH">King Oscar</a> brand, or <a href="https://amzn.to/2J0SWm8">Wild Planet</a>)<br />4-6 tbsp (or more, if you want more cheese to sardine ratio) ricotta cheese (Trader Joes)<br />6-8 sprigs of cilantro, finely chopped<br />Fresh ground black pepper<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: In a deep mixing bowl, mash up the sardines (canned tuna also works), then add ricotta cheese and mix well. When evenly mixed, add the cilantro, mix again, then add freshly ground black pepper. Fill the avocado pit with the sardine-cheese filling. Prepare more avocados to fill if you are serving more. You can also use the filling as <a href="https://teczcape.blogspot.com/2016/09/sardine-ricotta-cheese-spread-pate_28.html">spread</a> or dips. Store remaining filling in airtight container about 3 days in the fridge.<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7230/26232772774_9459d69575_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/sardine+cheese+dip" rel="tag">sardine cheese dip</a><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /></span><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</span></div><span style="font-size: 85%;"></span>

Avocado with Sardine Ricotta Cheese

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Sardine Ricotta Cheese Spread/ Pâté 沙丁鱼里科塔奶酪酱

When it comes to <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2014/06/chicken-asparagus-cheese-roll.html">sliced cheese</a>, I usually go for Swiss. How about you? With sliced cheese, the fastest (proper) lunch ever, will be two slices of whole-wheat bread, sandwiching Swiss cheese and organic microgreens.<br /><br />Well. talking about trying something different, I got my hands on a little tub of whole milk ricotta cheese for the first time! From Trader Joes. The ingredient list seems acceptable: whey, acetic acid, salt. Of course, there was something in my mind that I wanted to make.<br /><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1668/26081481474_e08f071523.jpg" /><br /><br />Canned <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/sardines">sardines</a> was mashed into this creamy ricotta cheese to make a protein-packed spread or pâté. A spreadable paste that can be used as easily as...just like lathering creamy peanut butter on bread/toast and crackers. Now, with this homemade sardine-cheese spread, I can have another super-quick sandwich option besides a basic sliced-cheese sandwich.<br /><a name="more"></a><img src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1590/26660443786_c91f019cfb_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=ss_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B004KNJWP2&asins=B004KNJWP2&linkId=VHR3GV3L6HJTPTP5&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe><b>Sardine Ricotta Cheese Spread/Pâté 沙丁鱼里科塔奶酪酱</b><br /><i>Ingredients</i>:<br />2 cans of sardines (my favorite is <a href="http://amzn.to/2avMscM">Crown Prince Brisling Sardines</a>, sometimes switching between <a href="http://amzn.to/2avMLEH">King Oscar</a> brand, or Wild Planet)<br />4-6 tbsp (or more, if you want more cheese to sardine ratio) ricotta cheese (Trader Joes)<br />6-8 sprigs of cilantro, finely chopped<br />Fresh ground black pepper<br /><br /><i>Directions</i>: In a deep mixing bowl, mash up the sardines (canned tuna also works!), then add ricotta cheese and mix well. When evenly mixed, add the cilantro, mix again, then add freshly ground black pepper. Use as spread or dips. Store remaining in airtight container 3-5 days in the fridge.<br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/sardine+ricotta+spread" rel="tag">sardine ricotta spread</a> </span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

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Pan-Fried Japanese Sardines 煎沙丁鱼

The problem about shopping in the Asian supermarket be it Indian, Japanese, Korean is the possibility of not being able to decipher (or read) what is on the package unless you are proficient in multi-languages, meaning able to read Japanese or Korean, for example.<br /><br />I can't, and find myself borrowing help from the translated-to-English package label/sticker typically stuck on one corner of the package; however that translation description can never be as exact as what is on the original "foreign-language" package.<br /><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3849/14499419706_a9966da538_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=anestofo-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B000EEWZEG&asins=B000EEWZEG&linkId=5cb608c40d9317e8b4d6dbe022dbdd85&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 120px;"></iframe>I may have made a blunder recently. The <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/sardines">sardines</a> I bought from the Japanese supermarket were not what I expected it to be. They were overly salty. The package may have said "salted sardines" but I did not know. At the point of purchase, I went along with gut feeling that they are standard sardines, albeit the frozen version. Both being imported frozen fish products, I prefer <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/croaker">yellow croaker</a> (imported from Korea) to this <a href="http://www.suisan.n-nourin.jp/oh/osakana/EN/cook/dietetics/kengyo/iwasi.html">sardine</a> variety from Japan).<br /><br />If not fresh (the best!), there is always frozen or canned sardines e.g. <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/05/baked-sardines-minimalist-recipe-garlic.html">Brisling Sardines</a> to depend on for <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/search/label/sardines">easy sardine recipes</a> such as <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2011/10/oven-cooked-sardines-tomatoes-pasta.html">Oven-Cooked Sardines</a> and <a href="http://teczcape.blogspot.com/2012/03/sardines-onions-tomato-curry.html">Onion-Tomato Sardines</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3851/14499419806_b4c3ee8b80_o.jpg" /><br /><br /><b></b><br /><a name="more"></a><b>Pan-Fried Japanese Sardines</b> (<a href="http://www.suisan.n-nourin.jp/oh/osakana/EN/cook/dietetics/kengyo/iwasi.html"><i>Ma Iwashi</i></a>)<br />Sear each side of frozen dried sardines for about 5 minutes. To cut the saltiness, squeeze lemon over the fish or serve a vinegar dip by the side. <br /><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3861/14499419636_14c8e94d01_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Cooking and preparation tips to reduce "fishy" smell/taste: Cut a slit on the fish belly, and remove the guts. Also remove the head of the fish. After removing the head and guts, quickly rinse the fish in cold salted water, especially in the belly/gut area.<br /><img src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2925/14336078937_7bdf06545e_z.jpg" /><br /><br />Sharing with <a href="http://www.21stcenturyhousewife.com/">Hearth and Soul</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">Tag: </span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/pan+fried+sardines" rel="tag">pan-fried sardines</a>, <a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/sardines" rel="tag">sardines</a> </span><br /><script src="https://static.ak.connect.facebook.com/js/api_lib/v0.4/FeatureLoader.js.php/en_US" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">FB.init("ea808497442c6dbff6ecc79cee2b6ebd"); </script><fb:fan connections="0" logobar="0" profile_id="225194391877" stream="0" width="300"></fb:fan><br /><div style="font-size: 8px; padding-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/An-Escape-to-Food/225194391877">An Escape to Food</a> on Facebook</div>

Pan-Fried Japanese Sardines 煎沙丁鱼

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