June 15, 2004
Willy Woka and the Curry Factory
So you probably think I'm a little goofy based on the title of this post, but I have been cooking up a storm lately with the help of my two kitchen companions: Willy Woka (my wok) and Ajuma the rice cooker (pictured above). In case you are wondering, "Ajuma" literally translates to mean "aunt" in Korean, but it's generaly used to refer to an old woman). Anyway, I have a habit of naming things, so when I started calling my new wok "Willy" (he was pictured last week), James joked that our house had become Willy Woka's curry factory, and indeed it has. :-)
I have to admit, when James first bought me my rice cooker, I wasn't quite sure how to use it. I wasted a lot of rice before I figured out ratios that worked for me, and now that I have it right, it's become my best friend in the kitchen. Alhtough, as James often reminds me, rice has a lot of carbs, so I don't make it as much as I'd like.
I like Ajuma. She makes great rice. Together her and Willie Woka make the perfect dinner. Of course, my wonderful wife aids them in the kitchen.
Hannah: Aw, thanks honey. :-)
Posted by: James at June 15, 2004 11:38 PMThat's a really cool looking rice maker! :)
Hannah: Thanks Linda! :-)
Posted by: Linda at June 15, 2004 11:39 PMAjuma sure looks like she knows a thing or 2. You should try my claypot chicken rice recipe - both Willy and Ajuma will play a part and you can let them help you cook up the yummy meal in less than an hour. I'm sure James will approve of rice more once he tastes this dish.
If you are afraid of the carbs in white rice, use a blend of brown rice and basmati - Ajuma will definitely cook it all up fluffy. (Add a little more water :) or soak the rice ahead of time)
Posted by: stef at June 16, 2004 07:45 AM