Good News From Jayam – By Jayam Rutnam
Good News From Jayam July 1, 2023 Pls Scroll Down 35 items
Natasha Rutnam Daughter of Daniel and Shalina Rutnam of Vancouver, Wa.
Married Austin Morissette
at Cape Horn Estates, Stevenson, Wa.
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Past Presidents of the Sri Lanka America Association of Southern California (SLAASC)(Celebrating 50 Years serving the community – Founded in 1973) |
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Mike Khalid SLAASC Past President in 1985 |
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Noel Perera SLAASC Past President in 1986 |
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Sirali Pieris SLAASC Past President in 1987 |
Dr. Gamini Gunewardena SLAASC Past President in 1988
Hazel Gunapala Daughter of Dr. Sarath and Vajira Gunapala of La Crescenta, Ca.
Married Spencer Feliciano – Lyons
at the Hilton at Universal City, Ca.
Jayam’s Choice “That’s Amor’e” by Dean Martin
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SLAASC Helps Sri Lankan
Immigrants with Household Items
Happy Birthday Dr. Lilamani Wijayaratna
(here with family in Colombo)
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Our Mum Esmie Marie Audrey Scharenguivel was born on
June 16th 1923 in Dehiwela, a hamlet to the south of the
capital, Colombo. The youngest and only daughter of Lucy
(Clements) and Christian Scharenguivel. She had three
brothers, Frederick (Fritz), Algernon (Algie), and Peter (Tony). Her close friends at Methodist College were Barbara Jansz, Ithali Gunawardene, Wai Fong Pakstun, and Celia Fernando. Esmie recalls wth great fondness these friendships, particularly with Barbara Jansz with whom she continued her friendship in Australia. On completing her education she was employed by the Ceylon Reports Centre during the war and later employed as a Corporal with the Ceylon Artillery. She met her Prince Charming Richard (Dicky) Herft who was serving in the British Army based in Ceylon. She married in 1946. Esmie’s husband died young. After his death, Esmie worked at the Ceylon Bible Society until 1985 when she retired to immigrate to Australia Happy 100th Birthday Mum.
Romanie, Roger, Robin and Marian
Happy Birthday Jayam
(Here with Gina Rutnam in Los Angeles)
Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo June 22nd, 2023
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| It’s Pride Month & we take a look at Colombo Pride, talk about Sri Lanka as a start-up, chat with a Data Scientist about ‘The Wretched and the Damned’, check out horse diapers, the world’s youngest software engineer, the economy, markets and lots more. |
Obituaries – Sad News
Antoinette Flower(Fleur)Caspersz (82) passed away peacefully in Melbourne on June 12, 2023.
Dearly loved daughter of (Osmund and Marjorie Caspersz (both deceased). Sister of Anthony (Tony),Caspersz Yvette Berenger, Blossom (Cynthia),Edwards, Susan Abraham and Annesley. Sister-in-law to Rita, Conrad (Pinkie), Hugh and George. Funeral and interment was on June 22nd 2023 at the Boyd Chapel Springvale and Gillard Lawn Cemetery.
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Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen |
Tangy Crab Salad Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 8oz (250g) cooked or canned crabmeat
- 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 4 fresh tofu buns or poppy seed bread
- or all grain bread rolls
- 1 teaspoon finely sliced Thai basil leaves,
to serve
- Chilli Dressing
- 1 to 2 tablespoons minced red finger-length
- chilli
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 6 shallots or 1 small onion, minced
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) water
- 1 1/2tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
1.Make the Chilli Dressing by combining all the ingredients in a saucepan and simmer over high heat for about 6 minutes,stirring occasionally, until the mixture has thickened. Remove and set aside to cool.
2.Peel the cucumbers, then slice very thinly. If using larger cucumbers, cut in half length- wise first, scrape out the the seeds with a spoon before slicing the cucumbers. Rub the salt into the cucumber slices and mix well, then strain or squeeze the cucumber to remove the liquid. Add all but 1 tablespoon of the Chilli Dressing, crabmeat, lemon or lime juice and pepper to the cucumber slices and toss to combine.
3.Make a slit in the Prepration time:20 minutes Cooking time: 6 minutes.
Should you have any questions please email me:
Jayam2424@yahoo.com
Good News From Jayam March 15, 2023 Pls Scroll Down 35 items
Happy St Patrick’s Day March 17, 2023 (erin go bragh)
Sri Lanka America Association of Southern California (SLAASC)
Celebrates 50 Years in 2023
Raja de Silva – President 1975
During his SLAASC presidency, Raja de Silva’s involvement with the Los Angeles City Council and Mayor Tom Bradley helped promote Sri Lankan heritage and culture. He
helped improve SLAASC newsletter with his graphic design knowledge. Raja contributed multiple poems and articles for the SLAASC newsletter. Raja was a past pupil of
St. Peter’s College and was very involved in the Past Pupil’s Association in California. Raja managed the Graphics design division for the Automobile Association of America. Raja de Silva passed away in 2011. Raja’s wife Chinta and children Manomi and Niran were all very involved with the association.
Harry Hatharasinghe
Harry Hatharasinghe was a Committee Member of the SLAASC for many years and served in the Committees of
Jayam Rutnam, Anthony de Silva, Raja de Silva and Rajah Rutnam. This hard working gentleman was opposed to being President, but he worked hard in furthering the goals of the SLAASC. One of his major feats was organizing the
first perehera in the USA in 1974. Harry and his wife Sudharma, performed as dancers, drummers and actors at various functions including the PATA Conference at the Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles. They were also responsible for teaching Sri Lankan cultural dancing to the community in Los Angeles.
The Ceylon America Association of Southern California Makes History in 1974
The First Perehera in America
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The first Perehera in the United States was held at the Lotus Festival in Echo Park, Los Angeles in 1974. Organized and produced by Harry Hatharasinghe, his wife Suddharma, his sons Rohan, Roshan and Rabi as well as numerous people in the community. The event was televised by NBC’s Paul Moyer and Kelly Lange. Chandra Hathotuwegama was the Nilame, Roshan Hatharasinghe and Rohan Gunewardena were Kandyan dancers, Niran de Silva led the procession, Baskran Panchadsaram was the Kawadi dancer. Ravi Gunewardena, Rohan and Rabi Hatharasinghe, Manomi de Silva and many others participated. The Perehera was attended by thousands of spectators as you can see in the video. |
Dr. Lakshman and Thusitha Makandura’s Acclaimed Teledrama ‘Kunchanada’ Will Feature on Sirasa TV Beginning March 20. |
Shot on location, award-winning Sri Lankan director Christy Shelton’s Kunchanada (elephant trumpet) is a tribute to daughter Sarah’s enduring love for the gentle giants of this world by her parents, Dr. Lakshman and Thusitha Makandura, the producers. The resulting forty-episode masterpiece grapples with the rough currents of the elephant-human conflict enacted daily on the rural landscapes of Sri Lanka. This timely yet timeless story is so wonderfully told through Indika Atthanayaka’s expert lens, accompanied by music director Kapila Poogala Arachchi’s cascading score, and it is easy to soak in the story’s emotions, the naturalistic performances of a legendary cast led by Sriyani Amerasena, and the familiar sounds of Sri Lankan villages. This must-watch series will begin featuring on Sirasa TV beginning March 20th at 7.30.
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75th Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence Celebrated in Los Angeles
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Sri Lanka in the spotlight at Top Model of the World
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Sadani Peiris has all the qualities for ‘Top Model of the World’, published – Charisma, Confidence, Eloquent Speech, and a Winning Attitude.Sadani has done Sri Lanka proud by taking the second runners-up position (third) in the finals, held in Egypt. The title of Top Model of the Word went to Mexico, with Colombia coming in second. Sadani has been signed by Toabh Creative Model Management Pvt. Ltd., in India – a top international agency that represents international models. |
Enthusiastic response to the Tourism Promotion Event held at the Embassy, Beijing |
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Sri Lanka’s Embassy in Beijing, China hosted a very successful Tourism Promotion event at the Embassy premises, attended by approximately 100 Tour Operators, Agencies, Service Providers, Media and Government Representatives. The gathering was addressed by the Ambassador, Dr. Palitha Kohona, the Minister Counselor, Nalika Kodikara, Chairman of the Tourism Promotion Bureau, Chalaka Gajabahu, President of SLAITO, Nishad Wijethunga, President of the Hotels Association, M. Shanthikumar and Managing Director of Spring Travel, Yang Yang. They highlighted the unique attractions of Sri Lanka and encouraged the tour operators and the media to assist in promoting visits to Sri Lanka. There was a question and answer session also. |
“Ordinary Magic 1993” Starring Ryan Reynolds and Paul Anka Filmed in Sri Lanka in 1993 (Please click on arrow)
Local Elvis Janaka Palapathwala to do it in the US
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Janaka Palapathwala is very much in the news these days, and his local shows have been crowd-pullers. Janaka recreates the Elvis Presley era, through song, and presentation, and that has made him extremely popular with those who still love the music of the late king of rock ‘n’ roll. “Dates in Toronto, Canada, Washington DC, and New York, are in place. Texas and Minnesota are confirmed but not the dates, as yet. “I’m only waiting for confirmation from LA and San Francisco and then we can finalise the itinerary. |
Arya and Yara’s Birthday Party at Adventure City, Ca.
On February 24th, 2023 Charles Schokman of Australia Celebrated his 94th Birthday.
Here With His Furry Friend Kira.
Happy Birthday Charles
Classical and Cool 2023 – Gehan Cooray |
A moment from my CLASSICAL AND COOL charity fundraiser concert last weekend, captured by Ramesh Malintha. I really don’t think Torgeir Kinne Solsvik and I could have been *ANY MORE ECSTATIC* about the way our concert unfolded!!!!!! It was a HEAVENLY NIGHT. At Bishop’s College.
Sheraton Kosgoda Celebrates 3 Years
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Managed by the world largest hospitality group Marriott International, the Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort, is the first Sheraton property to open in Sri Lanka. The resort has been in operation since February 2020 and has welcomed many local and International travellers from all over the world. Only 90 minutes away from Colombo, the resort is nestled in picturesque Kosgoda, known for its sea turtle conservation project and pristine beach with dreamy sunsets. |
Clarendon Foundation Fundraiser at the Omni Hotel, Los Angeles
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Jayam’s Choice “Chances Are” by Johnny Mathis(Please click on arrow)
Book Your Dream Cruise Now Niro World Cruises in Los Angeles
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Gem Mining in Sri Lanka – a Risky Business
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Sinhala and Tamil New Year
Woodley Park, Van Nuys, Ca.
Saturday April 15th – Keep the date free!
Shivantha Wijesinha “Breathe” (Official Music Video)
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Samantha Weerasinghe Gunther and Thaminie Weerasinghe Perera – Cousins in California
Shangri-La Colombo hosts Michelin-starred dining with Chef Larry Jayasekera |
Shangri-La Colombo welcomes Sri Lankan culinary sensation in the form of One Starred Michelin Chef Larry Jayasekera to host three exclusive dining events where guests can experience first-hand his celebrated gastronomic flair.
Culinary Collaborations at Shangri-La Colombo is a series showcasing personalities in the culinary arts, exchanging ideas, and offering gastronomic delights to its valued patrons. To mark Shangri-La Colombo’s 5th anniversary this event featuring Chef Larry will be Volume Three of the series. Chef Larry’s variety of mouth-watering delectable dishes will be paired to perfection by Sommelier Elvis Ziakos, who has been named Sommelier of The Year – UK.
Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo March 10th, 2023
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Happy International Women’s Day this week as we focus on women in insurance, a molecular geneticist who’s the Woman Entrepreneur of the Year, inequity in jobs and pay, check out the IFC’s stance on Sri Lanka, the changed Toblerone, some fab underwater images for World Wildlife Day and give glam status to women of any age. |
Obituaries – Sad News
Rita Bernadine Thangarajah,
retired teacher, Pandatteruppu, Sri Lanka, went to be with the Lord on January 26th 2023 in Sydney, Australia. Daughter of the late Sam and Annam Rutnam. Beloved wife of late William Thangarajah, loving mother of Shirubthy, Irene, Christine, and Carolyn. Mother-in-law of Suhen Setukavalar, Rohan Bartlett, Kenneth Gunasureshan and Nesan Nesaraj. Grandmother of Naomi and Nathan, Esther and Joel, Matthew and Mark, Rachel and Ruth. Sister of the late Anton Seevaratnam, James Rutnam, Rani Arnold and Shanthi Rajaratnam.
Rita Bernadine Thangarajah, A celebration of her life was held on February 1st 2023 at Merrylands Baptist Church, Merrylands, NSW 2160.
Christopher Royston Ellis (82) is an English novelist, travel writer and erstwhile beat poet. He passed away at his home in Kaikawala, Sri Lanka on February 26, 2023. Royston’s funeral was held on February 28, 2023 at Maddewela crematorium, Bentota. May his Soul Rest In Peace!.
Olga Fernando – (Retired teacher, St. Joseph’s College, Colombo). Sister of Priyani and late Brig. George, Rita, Alfred, Major. Boniface and Remigius. Sister-in-law of Angelo, Shirani, and late Mallika, Wifred and Emelda. Burial was at General Cemetery, Mount Lavinia on February 3rd 2023.
Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen
Belizean Meat Pie….
Ingredients
Pastry
2/4 Cups All purpose Flour
1 tspn. Salt
1/2 Cup Shortening
1 Egg
2/3 Cup water
Filling
1/2 lb. ground Beef
1/2 tspn. salt 1/2 tspn. Black Pepper
1/2 tspn. Thyme
1/4 cup Onion finely chopped
1 clove Garlic, finely chopped
1/4 Cup Green Bell Pepper Wocestershire
1 Tbs. Ketchup
1 1/2 cup Water
1 TBS Cornstarch 1 TBS Water
Habanero (finely chopped optional)
Bake at 375 degreesF for 25 minutes.
This Recipe makes 12 Servings
For any questions OR Requests please email me
Wild Leopard in the Jungles of Sri Lanka
(Preserve our Beautiful Natural Sri Lankan Heritage)
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sri lankan champions – “dedication” of enzo and cruz sassani – shani and rory wedding – slaasc music nite
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Alumex Invests Rs. 1 Billion to Boost Capacity, Exports
Hayleys Group Executive Director Sarath Ganegoda, Chairman/Chief Executive Mohan Pandithage and Alumex Managing Director Pramuk Dediwela opening the new
Low-Carbon Aluminium manufacturing plant. Alumex PLC has invested Rs. 1 billion in a state-of-the-art new melting facility in Sapugaskanda to produce low carbon aluminium, by the brand name ‘Ozon’, incorporating the most modern and environmentally-friendly technologies in the world.
Sri Lankans are Champions in Many Sports
Sri Lanka in majestic win to take Asia Cup
The Sri Lanka team made a superb team effort to win the sixth Asia Cup cricket title when they beat Pakistan by 23 runs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Sri Lanka chased the target and recorded their victory with three overs to spare. Sri Lanka batted first after losing the toss and made a comfortable total of 170/6 as they defended that total with a superb fighting spirit to clinch the title for the sixth time under the full capacity of Dubai grounds while most of them were Pakistani supporters ended up disappointed with back to back defeats from Sri Lanka.
Sri Lankan Netballers in Glorious Win to Retain Asian Title
Sri Lanka’s Netball team led by Gayanjali Amarawansa once again performed well to retain the Asian Netball crown when they defeated host Singapore 63-53 in their Asian Netball championship final played in Singapore. It was a superb team effort by Sri Lankan lasses who fought back to win the final after close four quarters.
“Dedication” of Enzo and Cruz Sassani was on the Beach in San Francisco, Ca.
Enzo and Cruz Sassani celebrated their “Dedication” (Baptism) on the beach overlooking the famous Golden Gate Bridge of San Francisco with an intimate group including parents Jonathan and Jenai Sassani, grandparents Rene and Iswari Camou and Ed and Denise Hester, Godparents Aliki Djahanshahi, Sheahara Pandithage of Wembley, UK, Ken Griffin, Dan Keenan, Emily and Dan Carillo.
Isipathana Clinch 11th Knock – Out Title with Record Win over Joes
Isipathana College have done it again. They won the Inter-Schools Under-20 President’s Trophy Knock-Out title for the 11th year, at the Royal Sports Complex in Colombo, the ‘A’ Division League champions produced some champagne rugby to outclass St. Joseph’s College 49-22 in the final and went on to complete a fantastic rugby double for the 2022 season. Isipathana’s success also had a great amount of significance as they were able to notch-up the highest score in a President’s Trophy final while overcoming their own score of 47-12 against Royal in 2016.
Baja Sub Lanka Ocean Shipping “Send Your Xmas Packages Early to Your loved ones in Sri Lanka”
Shani Ekanayake and Rory Anderson Celebrate their Marriage in Palmdale, Ca.
(Shani is the daughter of Dr Deepal and Tiroma Ekanayake)(Photos by Moran Moran)
Jayam’s Choice “Sway” Dean Martin
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Sri Lanka America Association of Southern California (SLAASC) founded in 1973
(President Samantha Kurera) “Sounds of Music in the Valley” on September 10th in Chatsworth, Ca. (Photos by Moran Moran)
Sabandini Over One Million Views on Youtube
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Hotel Developers Readies Revamped Hilton Colombo for Tourism Rebound
Hotels Developers Lanka Ltd. (HDL) is readying a revamped Hilton Colombo for the envisaged rebound in tourism following favourable country situation and relaxation of travel advisories by several countries. The first-ever major refurbishment of Hilton Colombo after being opened 35 years ago is nearing completion with an investment of
Rs. 2.5 billion. Around 253 rooms of Hilton Colombo is under-going a revamp whilst the five star remains operational and busy even amidst challenging times.
Tourist Arrivals Cross 500K Mark Renew Hope of Achieving 1 m Target
Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka have exceeded the half-a-million mark, with 4,020 travellers arriving in the country during the first four days of the month. As per provisional data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) yesterday, a total of 500,472 visitors arrived so far. Despite the multiple challenges, Sri Lanka’s tourism industry looks to be in high season, as they ramp up efforts to achieve the set target of one million arrivals and boost foreign exchange inflows.
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US Ambassador Julie Chung visited the Dewatagaha Mosque in Colombo recently at the invitation of Mr Reyyaz Salley and the Board of Trustees. “Like the United States, Sri Lanka has a rich diversity of faith communities who contribute much to their neighbourhoods, region, and nation. During my travels around this beautiful country, I have seen temples, kovils, mosques and churches, all coexisting side by side. This rich cultural heritage makes Sri Lanka a fascinating place. It is an amazing opportunity to live where my day starts hearing the Azhan call to prayer from the mosque and ends with the bana from the Buddhist temple in the evening.”
Alkamalee Jabbar (Sri Lankan) Candidate for City Council in Anaheim, Ca.
I’m excited to announce my candidacy for Anaheim City Council District 3. Anaheim unlocked the doors of opportunity for my family and me to prosper. I want to work with you to create a better future for Anaheim. Join our campaign today! – Alkamalee Jabbar
“Kurrypinch” Opens in Tarzana, Ca.
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King Charles Pledges to Work for Inter-Faith Unity
As the new Head of the Commonwealth, of which Sri Lanka is a member, the King said he had a personal duty “to protect the diversity” of Britain in an address to 30 multi-religious leaders at a reception in Buckingham Palace on the eve of the state funeral of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Picture shows King Charles III, greeting Venerable Bogoda Seelawimala Thera, Head Monk of the London Buddhist Vihara and Chief Sangha Nayaka of Great Britain. The London Buddhist Vihara was established in 1926 by Anagarika Dharmapala.
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It’s our World Tourism Day Special today exploring some little known sites, discussing the relevance of our tourism product, the Indian traveler’s to-do list, improving our urban tourism, some old cheese & a new property plus some economic numbers.
Obituaries – Sad News
Dr Carlyle Perera (84) passed away on September 15th. in Melbourne, Australia. Husband of Megan, father of Sharon, Samantha, Carlyle and Siobhan, father-in-law of Dr John Mariadason and Paul LaMont, brother of Travis, Heloise, Brian and Christopher, brother-in-law of Hiranthi, Martine and Sushila. Papps of Emma, Lucy and Noah.
P.O. Box 667, Balwyn, Victoria, Australia.
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Joseph Guy Motha– Passed away in Maryland, USA on September 8th 2022. Son of late Fidelis Cruz and Thangammal Motha, brother of Geraldine, Britto, Philip, Dela, Julius, John and Schola, husband of Cecilia nee Paiva, father of Suhanthie, Ayuska and Sonali, father-in-law of Nishan de Silva, Uli Baeumer and Danny Lozier, grandfather of Minola and Nikhela, Kirana and Bennett and Kai.
Recipes From Roma’s Kitchen
Tangy Crab Salad Sandwiches
Ingredients
8oz (250g) Japanese or baby cucumbers
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (150g) cooked or canned crabmeat
2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
4 fresh tofu buns or poppy seed bread or all
grain bread rolls
1 teaspoon finely sliced Thai basil leaves,
to serve.
CHILLI DRESSING
1 to 2 tablespoons minced red finger- length
chilli
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 shallots or 1 small onion, minced
1/2 cup (125ml) water
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons fish sauce
METHOD
1.Make the Chilli Dressing by combining all the ingredients
in a saucepan and simmer over high heat for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has thickened. Remove and set aside to cool.
2.Peel the cucumbers, then slice very thinly. If using larger
cucumbers, cut in half lengthwise first, scrape out the seeds with a spoon before slicing the cucumbers. Rub the salt into the cucumber slices and mix well, then strain or squeeze the cucumber to remove the liquid. Add all but 1 Tablespoon of the chilli dressing, crabmeat, lemon or lime juice and pepper to the cucumber slices and toss to combine.
3.Make a slit in the Bread Rolls and stuff each roll with the
cocumber crab mixture, then top with reserved Chilli Dressing and Basil leaves when served.
NOTE: Japanese cucumbers are very small and crunchy, and almost seedless. Baby cucumbers.
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I may be able to help you with email me at