The Unofficial Cooking Thread

[blunomore]

Indian please. Not this Cape Malay rubbish or Durban stuff

Of course.

I do have to say though, I love the (very distinct) smell of Cape Malay curry dishes. But it is almost a cuisine on its own.

 

[Pooky]

Durban Curry FTW!

 

[DJ...]

If you're making a coconut flavoured curry then a dollop of coconut wine or liquor would give the base far more flavour than any stock could.

I think you mean more than any coconut milk would? The stock is for a completely different flavour and adds more depth to the curry sauce.

I have never cooked with coconut wine or coconut liquor before. Only ever used fresh grated or the milk. I like the milk because it adds a creaminess to the dish without adding dairy and the sweetness of it balances the acidity in tomato dishes as well. Will have a look for coconut wine and liquor on Google.

EDIT: by liquor do you mean like a Malibu type drink?

 

[DJ...]

Not tonight, I am too tired to type it all out.

Soon

Need some time to google? That's OK, we won't judge you...

Indian please. Not this Cape Malay rubbish or Durban stuff

But what Indian variation? There are hundreds...

 

[blunomore]

Need some time to google? That's OK, we won't judge you...

Do you honestly think that in my, errm, particular situation, I do not cook these things from scratch, hmm?

 

[DJ...]

Do you honestly think that in my, errm, particular situation, I do not cook these things from scratch, hmm?

You've still not posted your recipe, so no. I suspect you order in from Mr Khan's Curry Corner shortly before Mr Blu gets home and then decant it into pots...

 

[Hosehead]

I think you mean more than any coconut milk would? The stock is for a completely different flavour and adds more depth to the curry sauce.

I have never cooked with coconut wine or coconut liquor before. Only ever used fresh grated or the milk. I like the milk because it adds a creaminess to the dish without adding dairy and the sweetness of it balances the acidity in tomato dishes as well. Will have a look for coconut wine and liquor on Google.

EDIT: by liquor do you mean like a Malibu type drink?

cook with coconut wine as well as coconut milk here's one in India http://www.newspostindia.com/report-36286

I'm partial to ALL India's regional cooking but fondest of Southern India cooking- hotter and fierier.

 

[blunomore]

You've still not posted your recipe, so no. I suspect you order in from Mr Khan's Curry Corner shortly before Mr Blu gets home and then decant it into pots...

Ah no, that's not fair. And it's not the case either.

 

[DJ...]

cook with coconut wine as well as coconut milk here's one in India http://www.newspostindia.com/report-36286

I'm partial to ALL India's regional cooking but fondest of Southern India cooking- hotter and fierier.

Damn, that wine sounds good! Is it available in JHB anywhere that you know of?

 

[DJ...]

Ah no, that's not fair. And it's not the case either.

Well you keep threatening to cook me a curry and you still haven't posted your recipe. OK, I'll be nice for a change and give you the benefit of the doubt in this case...

 

[Hosehead]

Damn, that wine sounds good! Is it available in JHB anywhere that you know of?

Nope. Bought a bottle back with me from the Phillipines. But that Indian stuff is probably similiar.

 

[DJ...]

Nope. Bought a bottle back with me from the Phillipines.

Enough to decant and post to me?

 

[Hosehead]

Enough to decant and post to me?

 

[adelp]

I tried the 0% fat greek yoghurt thing.. instead of cream and mayo.. i liked it, hubby hated it.
What els can i use?

 

[blunomore]

I tried the 0% fat greek yoghurt thing.. instead of cream and mayo.. i liked it, hubby hated it.
What els can i use?

Low fat yoghurt

 

[adelp]

He said it tastes like sour cream..

 

[SlinkyMike]

Famous smoked salmon starter:
Like this:
Put lettuce on plate.
Put salmon on lettuce (rocket scientists can create 'roses' if they please).
Squeeze lemon over the lot.
Gloat as everyone marvels at the elegant (and delicious) simplicity of your plate.

 

[Lino]

Brought back to life!

 

[blunomore]

Thanks Lino.

I bought a lot of pre-spiced meat from United Meat Suppliers in Fordsburg, so I am unable to share the recipes - I WISH I knew how they do it

So the past week, I'd just grilled one of those packets of meat and added some veggies and a salad.

 

[Lino]

Thanks Lino.

I bought a lot of pre-spiced meat from United Meat Suppliers in Fordsburg, so I am unable to share the recipes - I WISH I knew how they do it

So the past week, I'd just grilled one of those packets of meat and added some veggies and a salad.

My dear hen

You are slacking, in fact where is a proper recipe