Asian Inspired Israeli Couscous

A random dish that came out really well.

Ingredients:

1 small red bell pepper, julienned

2 carrots, julienned

1/2 pounds snow Peas, julienned

2 teaspoons ginger, minced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 pound Israeli couscous, cooked

1 Tablespoon sesame oil

Vegetable Oil

Salt and Pepper

Directions:

Heat large pan or wok on high. Add a couple of tablespoons of the oil and flash fry the garlic and ginger - 10-20 seconds. Add in the julienned vegetables and sautee for a minute at most. Add the couscous and toss to heat. Add the sesame oil and toss. Serve with fish, chicken or beef.

Tuna with Asian Avocado Salsa

Again, another random recipe that was delicious. This makes 2 servings.

Ingredients:

1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and cubed

1 jalapeno, diced (with or without seeds, depending on how much heat you want)

1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

1 garlic clove, grated

1/2 lime, juiced

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Small pinch sugar

Two pieces sashimi-quality tuna

Directions:

Mix all ingredients (except the tuna and soy sauce) together in a bowl and taste for salt and pepper. This is best if left in the fridge for an hour for the flavors to meld.

Sear the fish over high heat to desired doneness (rare is preferred). Scoop salsa over fish and drizzle soy sauce over salsa.