Episode 4 is here, and we're thrilled to have you with us. In the heart of post-apocalyptic Los Angeles, our favorite dentist-turned-podcaster, Elaine Martínez, DDS, is at it again. This week, Elaine continues venturing through Griffith Park, appreciating its post-nuclear beauty and reminiscing about the past. Along her journey, she encounters a fashionable influencer, @SelfieEsteem, leading to an unexpected and heartwarming culinary adventure: Sushi on the Go.

Join Elaine as she:

• Reflects on the eerie beauty of an empty Griffith Park and the changes in her life.

• Encounters @SelfieEsteem, a young influencer dealing with a nasty insect bite.

• Walks us through a recipe for a simple yet delightful dish, Sushi on the Go, adapted for the post-apocalyptic world.

Sushi on the Go Recipe Ingredients:

• 2 cups Japanese short-grained rice

• 2 cups water

• 1 package seaweed snacks

• 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar

• 4 teaspoons sugar

• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

• 1 small cucumber

• 1 small carrot

Instructions: Prepare Your Workspace: Set up a safe cooking area with a campfire.

Cook the Rice:

• Rinse the rice in cold water if possible.

• Cook the rice in a saucepan with 2 cups of water over a campfire for about 15-20 minutes.

Prepare the Vinegar Mixture:

• In a separate saucepan, heat the rice vinegar, sugar, and sea salt over medium-high heat until it simmers.

• Remove from heat and whisk until the sugar dissolves.

Mix the Rice and Vinegar:

• Drizzle the vinegar mixture over the cooked rice and gently fold with a spatula until evenly mixed.

• Let the rice cool.

Prepare the Vegetables:

• Chop the cucumber and carrot into small slices.

• Soak them in the remaining vinegar mixture for about 5 minutes.

Assemble the Sushi:

• Place seaweed snack squares on a dry surface.

• Spread a thin layer of rice on each seaweed square.

• Add a few slices of cucumber and carrot in the center.

• Roll the seaweed tightly to form mini sushi rolls.

Serve: Enjoy the Sushi on the Go with @SelfieEsteem, savoring the rich flavors and the rare moments of connection.

Tips and Variations:

• Foraging: If you find any additional herbs or spices, feel free to experiment with flavors.

• Survival Tactics: Elaine reminds us that adaptability and resourcefulness are key in these times. Use what you have and make the best of it!

Credits: 

Written & Directed by Rosa Delgado
Elaine Martínez voiced by Rosa Delgado
@SelfieEsteem voiced by Bryan Baltazar
Courier voiced by Raechel Wong

Special Thanks: Special thanks to our amazing Patrons who make this season possible. You can find out more about becoming a Patron at ⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/elainescooking.