The food thread

[Cal Weldon]

This is the article. It has a lot to say.
https://ourdailybrine.com/fish-sauce-taste-test/

 

[scott wurcer]

This is the article. It has a lot to say.
https://ourdailybrine.com/fish-sauce-taste-test/

Thanks for this, the Three Crab really does smell a bit strong. That blis is interesting, there does seem to be a spin toward the foodie crowd.

 

[Cal Weldon]

I will have to show this to Hanh, she loves when things from Vietnam get good ratings.. She might be surprised by the results though. Heck before I met her, Squid brand was what sat in my cupboard. I am guessing that's about to change.

 

[Cal Weldon]

Off to the markets he did go.

First one had 14 'regular' fish sauces, but no Red Boat. Next had 24, again no Red Boat. Lots of high priced ones and of course lots of the Squid brand and similar. Everything from $1.99 to $13.99 for a 750ml bottle and even some specialty ones that come at a higher price/ml.

I need further investigation as I was a bit aloof about fish sauces. I'm the kind of guy who wants the job done, and I don't stand around talking stuff unless it's needed. I am a food hobbyest, with a flare for making sure you're happy with what hits your mouth.

Ladies, take notice.

 

[Cal Weldon]

Honey's steamed pork buns.

 

[Cal Weldon]

This is soon to be:

Coconut goat curry
Five spice duck necks
Pork heart pate
Bacon - no explanation required
Sauerkraut, ready in a week or two

 

[scott wurcer]

Off to the markets he did go.

Even Trader Joe's has it here.

 

[Lingwendil]

This is soon to be:

Coconut goat curry
Five spice duck necks
Pork heart pate
Bacon - no explanation required
Sauerkraut, ready in a week or two

Oh my

 

[Cal Weldon]

Cheers.
The curry was excellent
The necks were overcooked to the point of falling apart
The pate will be made tonight
The bacon is back in the fridge
Sauerkraut is still on the counter.

 

[Lingwendil]

Oh, and thank's for that fish sauce link! Going shopping at one of the usual Asian markets this weekend (where we buy ~60% of our groceries) and will pick some Red boat if they have it, if not some Tiparos

 

[jacco vermeulen]

ready in a week or two

The sauerkraut looks tasty.

Several top chefs here have been recommending Red Boat for years, same same for food book writers.
Nearest supplier is in the UK at a premium, in the US it can be bought at Walmart. Likely takes another dozen years to be marketed on the Euro continent.

 

[Groove T]

Thats why i stick on Tiparos

 

[simon7000]

Cal,

Cured and smoked lamb flank. I find it cooks better fried in olive oil.

 

[Cal Weldon]

The sauerkraut looks tasty.

It's at peak fermentation now, Good and stinky. Ready in 7 days methinks.

Thats why i stick on Tiparos

That one we can get, along with many other 'premium' that aren't listed in that link.

Cal,
Cured and smoked lamb flank. I find it cooks better fried in olive oil.

Mmmm...
I am available at two different addresses for overnight delivery.

 

[Cal Weldon]

The pate will be made tonight

The pate is excellent but there will be no pictures. No matter how well plated, or what garnish, I can't make it look like anything other than meat pudding. Taste wise, I hit the nail on the head and made it way more fat free than it's supposed to be.
I gots me a winner this time.

 

[hitsware]

MMmmmmm .......... Meat Pudding !

 

[simon7000]

Cal,

You just freeze it, then it is meat ice cream! Even better use a heart shaped mold.

Do you use a distilled alcoholic beverage and any other bits?

 

[Charles Darwin]

MMmmmmm .......... Meat Pudding !

Black pudding is really nice but it is made from blood rather than meat.

 

[Cal Weldon]

Do you use a distilled alcoholic beverage and any other bits?

Yes both in the pate and in me. I used rum and sweetened soy beverage as it was the closest I had to Cognac. Multiple seasonings and I substituted brown rice for bread crumbs.

 

[simon7000]

Yes both in the pate and in me. I used rum and sweetened soy beverage as it was the closest I had to Cognac. Multiple seasonings and I substituted brown rice for bread crumbs.

Well, as long as you get an optimum level of 2 ounces of alcohol a day you should be fine. Maximum should be 4 ounces. Really, according to a gerontologist friend!