Blocks

Blocks on the river

Flouting, trying to stop the current.

No one can see them but my kids.

There are lots of blocks and my kids carry each one to the shore.

It is hard work, the blocks are heavy .

They are magic ones, heavy but can flout.

on the shore they are building a wall,

a clear wall from the river side so they can spy on the fat people sitting on the beach.

I am one of the fat people.

Watching blocks of imagination building up my creation.

Thinking if I should join them, they’ll probably say no. I am the one they spy on.

The wall is getting taller and I can still see them but I shout that I can’t .

they are happy and satisfy and so am I.

I know that soon, they will break that wall and come to me to tell me they are hungry.

and then, we’ll go back home and I will build a wall in my kitchen , clear from the kitchen side so I can spy on my kids and make them their favorite blocks dish.

Blocks of tofu on a shore of rice

For the tofu

Ingredients :

• 1 block of firm tofu, cut into 1.5 cm blocks
• 6 tbs olive oil
• 6 tbs soy sause
• 2 small garlic cloves, crashed
• 2 cm ginger root, grated
• 1 tsp maple syrup (optional)
• 2 broccoli heads cut in flowers

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and let it marinate while you make the rice.

The rice

• 1.5 cups short grain brown rice.
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tbs oil (olive or grapeseed)
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 3 cups water.

In a drainer, wash the rice until water is clear.

in a medium pot, heat the oil on medium heat.

add the cumin seeds for a few seconds, add the rice and mix it with the cumin and the oil.

add salt, mix.

add water, mix.

bring it boil, reduce to low heat and cover the pot for 40 minutes or until the water is fully absorbed.

let the pot stand 10 minutes covered while you are making the tofu.

heat a pan on high heat and add the  marinade liquid  and fry the tofu blocks until golden on both side.

add the broccoli (and or other greens you have) and let it cook 5 minutes , until broccoli is cooked yet crisp . add more water if needed.

serve on a wall of rice and make a jungle around it with your favorite green salad.

Enjoy!