Leslie Bartosh, CEC, AAC, FMP

 Bao bun with Char Siu. I have long had a fascination with bao buns.   This was my first time to make them, but it will not be my last! Bao bun, Char siu, quick pickled cucumber and carrot, jalapeno pepper fillets, and bean sprouts.   Fresh cilantro would have been a nice addition. Still need to do more testing on char siu recipes to find “the one!”.  As always, your questions or comments are welcome. Until next time, Bon Appetit Y'all! Leslie Bartosh #Baobun, #CharSiu, #BeanSprouts, #QuickPickle

  This fried tofu bánh mì made the year end short list for a few reasons.  1st:  It is all about the food!  The flavors and textures in this "vegetarian fusion" dish are simply amazing.  It starts with the crusty bread.  The bread is dressed with gochujang mayonnaise.  From there we add crispy fried, panko breaded, tofu.  The tofu is topped with crisp Japanese style quick pickled carrot, daikon and cucumber. Cilantro pluches round out the dish.   2nd: I like the photo.  It is one the few "overhead or flat" photos I have taken, that I like. You can see the textures in the dish from the bread to the crisp pickled vegetables, to the fried tofu all in one glance.  It just looks appetizing and inviting.  One more photo to go to end the year.  I will post it tomorrow. As always your comments are welcome. Until next time. Bon Appetit Y'all Leslie Bartosh   #LifeLongLearning #LifeLongTeaching #FamilyFood