So we took a break from eating modestly. I don’t think one can call it a diet, when you’ve been doing it for years. No breakfast except about four espressos, an office cookie at morning tea, a light lunch if I was working out later in the day, and for dinner, a protein shake after that aforementioned work-out.
But there’s a ton of work lately, so we thought, why not? Live a little and eat a little bit more than usual.
Thursday’s chicken tenders from Charcoalchicken which is just 10 minutes away at our local Woolworth’s. Generously sized and cooked in fresh oil, it’s perfect with their perfectly made Kabas rice.
Friday’s Mochi. Just starting to discover how versatile glutinous rice flour is and the possibilities are endless. But did a repeat of Hawaiian Butter Mochi because it’s the easiest one to do.
Saturday’s chicken at Brew’d Hawt. Auckland is in the golden-era of chicken; there are chicken places everywhere you look. But it’s a small market, and sadly, when saturation sets in and everyone is like, ‘fuck this, I’ll just go back to KFC’, where will your chicken-joint end up? Which is a shame, because every single chicken-place we’ve been to is good. Ironically, the star dish isn’t always the chicken (which in spite of its batter or glaze or whatever, somehow needs a tad more seasoning) and at Brew’d Hawt, the iceberg-lettuce wedges and the fried pickles were stellar.
Sunday’s Katsubi. You pick from three sizes- and I always pick Large which means salad/rice and three meat options- and they try to cram all these into a paper bowl. You also pick your sauce (I always go for Garlic Aioli and Miso Sesame). It looks intimidatingly huge when you dump everything into a plate at home for easier eating, but since opting out of having rice and just the vegetables, you don’t feel as full. Perfect as a pre-workout food.
