Dinner with a View

With such a warm night, I decided to enjoy a delicious and healthy meal on the rooftop deck of my apartment building in Banker’s Hill. 

Tonight’s menu: Teriyaki stir-fry, sticky rice and dumplings. 

A quick stop at Ralph’s and I was loaded up with London Broil strips and vibrant colored bell peppers. Back home I set up the rice in a small saucepan. 1 cup of rice, 2 cups of water, set on low heat for 20 minutes. About 10 dumplings were spaced evenly apart on a lightly oiled cooking sheet and placed in the oven at 400°F for 20 minutes. 

Next, I chopped up ½ a purple onion and starting that simmering in the wok on low with about a tblsp of EVOO and ½ cup of teriyaki sauce. Shortly after, I added the London broil strips and turned up the heat a notch.

While that sautés, I chopped up the three bell peppers, trying not to snack too much while cooking!  Once the meat browned nicely, I added the bell peppers, another ½ cup of teriyaki sauce, sesame seeds and then mixed well.  

Once the bell peppers softened a little, I turned off the heat. Done! Packing everything up picnic style, I easily brought everything I needed for dinner upstairs to the rooftop deck.

I chose a bottle of 2008 Petite Sirah from Carruth Cellars to pair with this savory and peppery dish.  

It’s hard to beat a dinner with a view!  

Bon Appetít!

Heather

Aspiring Chef and San Diego Beer and Wine Tour Guide at lajollawinetours.com.