Thursday, July 1, 2010

Tempura Shrimp Head, etc.

My inaugural post! This blog is mostly inspired by Bourdain's concept of "Food Porn," which I'm a self-confessed addict of. Totally not a habit I want to kick anytime soon though.

As a self-taught home cook, I'm constantly thinking about what to cook (or at least eat) next. As a full-time student, I don't always have the time - and certainly don't have the money - to pursue all of the food that I daydream about. This way, at least I get to search for pictures of food I'm craving...so let's talk about shrimp heads.



My moms used to stir-fry shrimp with garlic, ginger, jalapenos, and soy sauce and serve it with rice for dinner. I remember the first time I sucked on a shrimp head - it was life changing. Savory, shrimpy, umami deliciousness. That's why tonight I'm craving about twenty tempura shrimp heads.