Jedi Chef Travels: A little taste of Asia

When you think about all the restaurants at the casinos, you think about lavish buffets, and fine dining steak houses. However, the next time you’re roaming around Choctaw Casino and Resort in Durant, Okla. make your way over to the Bamboo Noodle Bar.

This quaint little place hosts a flavorful taste of Asia with different dishes from China to Korea, featuring authentic Pad Thai, Pho, and Stir Fry. The Crab Rangoons made with cream cheese, crab meat and green onions were heavenly.

Then, for our entrees, we had Mongolian Chicken and Teriyaki Salmon. Tender chicken, and vegetables sauteed in a dark spicy sauce. Hibachi-styled seared salmon served over sauteed vegetables.

The food was extremely tasteful and worth the visit. So, take a break from the gaming and enjoy a little visit to Asia.

While you’re at home here is a recipe to get a taste of the orient.

1 tbsp mirin

1 tbsp sake

1/2 tsp sugar

2 tbsp soy sauce (check gluten-free if required)

2 fillets of fish

1 tsp corn flour

1 tsp vegetable oil

2 very thick spring onions, white and light green part

1. To make the teriyaki glaze, mix the mirin, sake, sugar, and soy sauce together and stir to dissolve the sugar.

2. Dust the fish fillets with corn flour. Heat a frypan over medium heat until very hot and add the oil. Fry the spring onions until lightly browned and set aside.

3. Add the fish and fry for about four minutes (two minutes on each side) then the teriyaki glaze.

4. Continue to cook for about two to three minutes, turning the fish through the glaze every minute or so until the glaze is thick, glossy, and holding as a dark coating on the fish, and the fish is cooked through.

5. Remove the fish from the pan to a plate with the spring onions and pour over any remaining glaze to serve.