Around the World in 80 Days – Japan!

So, our series, Around the World in 80 Days, finds our dynamic duo Phileas Fogg and Passepartout in Yokohama, Japan boarding the General Grant for the transpacific crossing to San Francisco. Passepartout gets in a bit of a scuffle both on and off ship, but the two are once again enroute on a steamer that will take 22 days to cross the vast ocean. So, what do they do with their time? Well, we suspect they pull out their handy toaster and begin showing off their fun little kitchen gadget—the Toastilla.

From Japan to California we naturally suspect that Fogg crossed cultural boundaries with their cuisine starting with the California roll.

Toastilla’s California Roll

Ingredients

• Spinach tortilla
• Thinly sliced avocado
• Sticky rice such as plain white rice (cooked)
• Sliced cucumbers
• Real or imitation crab
• Soy Sauce (optional)
• Sriracha sauce (optional)

Directions:

We like to use a spinach tortilla because it reminds us of seaweed—go figure! While we won’t be rolling out Toastilla we will be layering the ingredients between a sticky rice. You’ll want to steam your rice ahead of time, as well as slice cucumbers and avocado.

Spread a layer of rice in the center of the tortilla. Rudy loves more than just a little flavor in his food so he suggests adding a bit of soy sauce to the rice.

Top with crab, cucumber and avocado, then another layer of rice. Top the final layer of rice with Sriracha sauce for a flavorful kick.
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In 22 days, Phineas and Passepartout finally hit the United States as the General Grant comes to port in San Francisco. But, with Scotland Yard in pursuit and Passepartout curiously doubting his loyalties, the US is sure to be an interesting part of the journey.