From "Read it and Weep" Episode 16, Season 2: Front- Daring Do, Back-Arizol's Minions
Daring Do is a fictional character with Rainbow Dashes favorite book series with the same name. Daring first appeared in “Read it and Weep”: Episode 16 of Season 2 as a fictional book character. She was originally an interpretation of Rainbow Dash’s ego while reading the story. Daring became an inspiration to dash not only because the stories were not only entertaining through her time at the hospital, but through Daring Do as a character who is willing to try new ways of thinking and exploration through Dashes reading.
From "Read it and Weep" Episode 16, Season 2: Prop used-Book
Daring remained more of a side character and somewhat downed played after the episode to reference only when Rainbow Dash is reading. Yet all that changed, when “Daring Don’t” (Season 4, Episode 7) first aired. Daring became more of a real character as herself when she reveals that the stories of her alter ego A.K Yearling writes was based on her own experiences. This confused a lot of fans, since they did mention deadlines and release dates of these stories as the adventures were happening. Although through out the whole episode, Daring revealed to be more of a professional mercenary who works alone to solve her own problems. Yet near the end, Daring became more open to accepting help from others when she needed it from Rainbow Dash. This later inspire A.K Yearling to not only finish the book, but to add a special fan in the story who was willing to become the support of Daring Do.
From "Daring Don't" Episode 4, Season 4: Daring Do disguised as A.K Yearling
The culinary inspiration for Daring Do was to bring up during some reflection of my past posts, specifically BCP #3: Rainbow Dash. I took a look at BCP #3 and asked myself “What exactly could I do differently to reflect Rainbow Dashes interpretation of Daring?” I deiced to use certain influences from Asia and South America to reference Daring Do’s background as an explorer. I also wanted it to also to cook it vegan to add the challenge of going through certain limitations and thinking outside the box, just as Daring Do did. Plus I wanted to add more vegan items to anyone who is vegan to enjoy some more of my creations.
There are also a lot of elements from the Rainbow Dash post I added to the fried rice to bring the similarities of Daring Do and Rainbow Dash into light. First, its very fast to make (if the ingredients are made ahead of time) and easy to prepare. There is a spice component that is similar to rainbow dash but have more exotic flavors of curry and smoked paprika. It is also very healthy as the Rainbow Dash stir-fry with the only difference of using white rice and Extra-Virgin Olive Oil instead of using canola oil. This not only adds a different flavor to the rice and better nutrition value but it could also withstand more heat since it has a very high smoke point.
From "Daring Don't" Episode 4, Season 4: Daring Do and Rainbow Dash
Daring Do’s Exotic Vegan Fried Rice
Rice
1 cup of dried Balsami or White Rice or 5 cups of cooked rice (Leftover rice can be a good substitute)
2 cups of water
6 Whole Allspice pods
A pinch of salt
The Filling
1 whole pine apple, cut into medium size chunks
1 bell pepper, diced
1 Swiss chard leaf, cut into thin ribbons or chiffonade
1/3 cup of Extra-Virgin Olive Oil to coat the pan.
Seasonings
Dry
1 Tsp of Curry Powder
1 tsp of Paprika
A pinch of cayenne pepper
Wet
1/3 cup of light soy sauce
- If you are using dried rice, rinse the rice in cold water to remove the unnecessary starch. Then add the rice to the small pot of cold water. Then add the allspice and salt to the rice for seasoning. Bring the water up to a boil and put the lid on to let it steam for 10 minutes. Do NOT remove the lid until all of the rice has absorbed the water. Removed the Allspice pods once rice is all cooked. (If using precooked rice, add the allspice in powdered form by a pinch.)
- In a non-sick pan, sauté the Pineapple Chunks in Olive Oil at medium high heat for 15-20 minutes or until caramelized. Remember to turn the pineapple chunks once a while to prevent burning. Once the Pineapple is done cooking, remove the pineapple and remove the pan from the heat. Rinse the pan with water and dry the pan with the paper towel.
- Add a new coating of olive oil to the pan on high heat and add the cooked rice Swiss chard and red pepper to the pan and fold in the vegetables to the rice. About 5-8 minutes of cooking, add the caramelized pineapple to the rice and stir.
- Add the soy sauce to the rice, followed by the dry seasonings and stir until incorporated into the rice. Once mixed, bring the heat down to low to keep warm.
- Place the rice in a bowl and Garnish with some fresh chopped cilantro or any other green herb. Serve.
Daring Do was a fun return to work with since I wanted to do something exciting to bring back the project. For a while, I stopped writing since I decide to go back to school and writing felt more like work then creating something I love. But since the new year of 2014 has arrived, I feel confident that I will bring the Brony Chef Project to new heights and wider horizons while enjoying creating something new and exciting.
Before I go, I do want to mention that I will be attending Trot Con this summer in Columbus, Ohio. I never really attended a convention before, but this would be my first time and I’m really excited. I would post some updates about my experience of getting to the con and share my experiences at the convention itself. I would post these updates once in a while if something develops and some tips I may come across that I would like to share to the other “first-timers” to Trot Con.
That is all I want to say for now. I hope you all had a great holiday season and a happy, healthy new year. For now, it is my pleasure after a long time to say, “I bid you a-do.”
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