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From Bang Bang Shrimp To Bento Boxes: Foodies Are Loving This New Long Island Restaurant From Bang Bang Shrimp To Bento Boxes: Foodies Are Loving This New Long Island Restaurant
From Bang Bang Shrimp To Bento Boxes: Foodies Are Loving This New Long Island Restaurant A new Asian fusion restaurant on Long Island is wowing locals with its mouthwatering menu and hospitable staff. The MJ’s Kitchen – located in Selden at 263 Middle Country Road – held its grand opening in mid-October 2024. Offering a blend of Chinese and Japanese-inspired cuisine, the eatery has quickly gained favor among foodies with appetizers like the Bang Bang Shrimp, packed with lettuce, Kani salad, cucumber, and a spicy mayo kick. Diners can also opt for rice platters, like the Black Pepper Steak, which comes with a fried egg, mixed vegetables, and pickled cucumber. The MJ’s K…

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by Michael Mashburn
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This Trendy Treat Is Rolling Into Spotlight As Sweet Complement To Christmas Cookies This Trendy Treat Is Rolling Into Spotlight As Sweet Complement To Christmas Cookies
This Trendy Treat Is Rolling Into Spotlight As Sweet Complement To Christmas Cookies Move over gingerbread and sugar cookies — sesame balls are quietly making their way onto holiday dessert tables this year.  Traditionally found in Chinese, Vietnamese, and other Asian cuisines, these golden, chewy orbs are earning a buzzworthy reputation as a standout complement to classic Christmas sweets. Known as Jian Dui in Chinese cuisine and Bánh Cam in Vietnamese culture, sesame balls are made from glutinous rice flour, stuffed with sweet fillings like red bean or lotus paste, and fried to perfection.  The result? A crispy exterior coated in toasted sesame seeds, with a sa…

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by Joe Lombardi