Learn about China

The Fat Years by Chan Koonchung in not light reading by any stretch of the imagination.  It took me a while to get through this book.  I was interested about the book after reading that it has been banned in China.  It is a fascinating look at current day China through the eyes of the main character who is a journalist.

This is an easy weeknight meal, light and healthy.  My biggest recommendation is to make the sour cream sauce ahead of time, to allow the flavor of the cilantro to really blend in with the sour cream.

Salmon Tacos

1 ¼ lbs. salmon fillet

2 T fresh lime juice

2 scallions, thinly sliced

1 c packed fresh cilantro

½ c. sour cream

8 6in. tortillas

4c shredded romaine lettuce

2 med. Carrots peeled into strips (or ribbons)

Mix together sour cream, 1 tsp. of the lime juice and ¾ of the cilantro, sprinkle in some s+p and garlic powder, set aside in fridge for about a half hour.

Place salmon in a shallow, microwave-safe dish with a lid.  Season with s+p, drizzle with 1 tsp. of the lime juice , the scallions and ¼ c. of cilantro.

Cover salmon and microwave for 7 minutes, or until it is cooked.  Pour off any liquid and flake with a fork.

Arrange lettuce and carrots down the center of each tortilla, top with salmon and drizzle with sauce, fold in half.  

I add whatever I have in the fridge (cabbage, roasted red peppers, black beans, tomatoes, corn, etc..) and I usually serve this with cornbread.