Bacon and wakame onigiri
Cook Japanese rice the usual way, season a la sushi rice, stir in chopped rehydrated wakame, crispy bacon and toasted sesame seeds, season with a little salt then press into an onigiri molder.
Recipes with pork
Bacon asparagus puff pastry spirals
Strips of bacon and puff pastry are wrapped in alternating fashion around each asparagus spear before baking to make this special occasion appetizer or snack.
Crispy fried potatoes, ham, tomatoes and feta salad
Rösti (Swiss-style fried grated potatoes) serves as the base and carb component of a salad. No tossing is required. Simply top the rosti with tomatoes, feta and smoky ham, drizzle in vinaigrette (or serve on the side), garnish with parsley and you have a tasty and filling meal.
Rose dumplings
Think gyoza shaped like roses. Round wonton wrappers are filled, stacked and rolled to form dumplings shaped like roses. Cooking is a combination of frying and steaming.
Mandarin pork spare ribs
Braised in orange juice, black vinegar, soy sauce, rice wine, grated ginger and salt, the ribs are served coated with a rich sticky sauce, and garnished with orange segments and scallions.