OT: The Food & Drinks Thread (Part 4)

[Per Sjoblom]

I have a combo air fryer/toaster oven/ convection oven. Saved me in the summer because if I would have used the regular oven the whole apartment gets warm. It's very fast as well and the fries I have tried so far have been pretty crispy.

https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-TOA-65-AirFryer-toaster-oven-6/dp/B07MRG5F4J

I might add that if a recipe calls for 200 C degrees, 150 degrees is enough in the air fryer and time is approx 60% of the time it takes in a regular oven. I actually bought frozen fries from Trader Joe's and they were excellent after air frying them. Otherwise you peel potatoes, fry cut them and put them into ice water for an hour to get some of the starch out. Dry them and I use a little bit of cooking oil in the fryer.

 

[Per Sjoblom]

Given the heatwave from today until middle of the coming week I made a gigantic Mexican mango ceviche , more like a punch bowl size. I also added papaya since it goes so well with lime (papaya w/o lime has very little flavor. add some lime or lemon and it turns into something really good). I use both Greenland shrimps (aka maritimes lobster shrimps) and scampi tails (2 lbs frozen from Costco).

 

[Holystik]

Given the heatwave from today until middle of the coming week I made a gigantic Mexican mango ceviche , more like a punch bowl size. I also added papaya since it goes so well with lime (papaya w/o lime has very little flavor. add some lime or lemon and it turns into something really good). I use both Greenland shrimps (aka maritimes lobster shrimps) and scampi tails (2 lbs frozen from Costco).


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Seems like a good and fresh meal for a hot day. Try next for for some zestiness and fresnesh, Tabouleh.
Healthy, tasty and light. Quite easy to do too, just make sure you buy a 7 spices arabic shaker.

 

[groovejuice]

Seems like a good and fresh meal for a hot day. Try next for for some zestiness and fresnesh, Tabouleh. Healthy, tasty and light. Quite easy to do too, just make sure you buy a 7 spices arabic shaker.

Are you referring to za'atar?

 

[groovejuice]

Given the heatwave from today until middle of the coming week I made a gigantic Mexican mango ceviche , more like a punch bowl size. I also added papaya since it goes so well with lime (papaya w/o lime has very little flavor. add some lime or lemon and it turns into something really good). I use both Greenland shrimps (aka maritimes lobster shrimps) and scampi tails (2 lbs frozen from Costco).


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Looks delicious Per!

 

[Holystik]

Are you referring to za'atar?

Not sure what the name is but it is usualy a mix of: Cinnamon, cumin, ground coriander, black pepper, cardamon, ground cloves and ground nutmeg.

 

[Per Sjoblom]

Seems like a good and fresh meal for a hot day. Try next for for some zestiness and fresnesh, Tabouleh. Healthy, tasty and light. Quite easy to do too, just make sure you buy a 7 spices arabic shaker.

Love Tabouleh. I always get that as a side order when I order kafta (ground sirloin), chicken or lamb kabob! Never made it though, but I will now!

 

[groovejuice]

Not sure what the name is but it is usualy a mix of: Cinnamon, cumin, ground coriander, black pepper, cardamon, ground cloves and ground nutmeg.

Za'atar is a spice blend that varies from locale to locale, but generally has sesame seeds, sumac, oregano and cumin.

 

[Holystik]

Love Tabouleh. I always get that as a side order when I order kafta (ground sirloin), chicken or lamb kabob! Never made it though, but I will now!

For a very traditional recepy:

Just make sure you do not soak your Bulgur in water before mixing. Let it soaks the juices and flavors of the dressing instead of water flavour...

 

[Holystik]

Za'atar is a spice blend that varies from locale to locale, but generally has sesame seeds, sumac, oregano and cumin.

That seems pretty good too.

 

[groovejuice]

That seems pretty good too.

It's really nice. Good in falafel and hummus but also in numerous other dishes. The sumac adds a pleasant sourness.

 

[Holystik]

It's really nice. Good in falafel and hummus but also in numerous other dishes. The sumac adds a pleasant sourness.

That's what I was thinking. The sumac tangyness must be quite interesting.

You guys are making me so hungry right now lol

 

[Per Sjoblom]

It's really nice. Good in falafel and hummus but also in numerous other dishes. The sumac adds a pleasant sourness.

Sour and salt. Love sumac, they grow everywhere. I remember we had sumac bushes when I was a kid, always thought they were poisonous though. Did not know then but when I worked at the Persian kabob restaurant back in 2000 I learned to eat it, same with strong black tea with cardamon! I still make Persian tea off an on, cardamom is such a wonderful spice.

 

[Holystik]

The art of spices combination elevates meals in such a tasty and elaborate way. Gotta give it to India and Arabic countries.

I am portuguese and we unproudly fought for that spice route. Combining spices by using a mortar and pestle is one of my favorite ways to surprise my guest with rich flavors.
Haha
I love cooking. Especialy for others. So tired of being single.

 

[groovejuice]

Sour and salt. Love sumac, they grow everywhere. I remember we had sumac bushes when I was a kid, always thought they were poisonous though. Did not know then but when I worked at the Persian kabob restaurant back in 2000 I learned to eat it, same with strong black tea with cardamon! I still make Persian tea off an on, cardamom is such a wonderful spice.

There are toxic and nontoxic varieties of sumac. It's used a great deal in Middle Eastern cooking.

I drink tea that's flavoured with cardamom also. It's my favorite spice and is incredibly versatile for sweet and savoury dishes.

 

[Per Sjoblom]

The art of spices combination elevates meals in such a tasty and elaborate way. Gotta give it to India and Arabic countries.

I am portuguese and we unproudly fought for that spice route. Combining spices by using a mortar and pestle is one of my favorite ways to surprise my guest with rich flavors.
Haha
I love cooking. Especialy for others. So tired of being single.

Portuguese Portuguese or North American with Portuguese roots? Do you like Fado?

 

[Per Sjoblom]

Is Angus on vacation?

 

[Holystik]

Portuguese Portuguese or North American with Portuguese roots? Do you like Fado?

Both parents are portuguese. I was born in montreal but wasn't suposed to. My parents were in Canada for a temporary work contract and my mom was pregnant. Just before they were suposed to leave back to Portugal I poped out haha. She delivered while only on the 7th month. So they ended up staying for longer since I needed incubators. Once I grew strong enough, we flew back to Portugal and lived there for the next 7 years and Togo for 2 more.

After some thoughts my parents decided that Quebec city was a great choice for the business venture they wanted to start. And since I was born here well, I already had a passport, which also helped them. So we came back established here some 30 years ago.

And yeah, I don't like fado haha
I mean on a musical point of view I think it is special and filled with sadness. Almost a gothic vibe. But not for me.


Edit: My life story in a food thread, sorry to all the foodies in here. Lol

 

[Treb]

Is Angus on vacation?

@angusyoung was on a moment ago.

 

[angusyoung]

@angusyoung was on a moment ago.

Oh no not again,not another

 

[angusyoung]

It's really nice. Good in falafel and hummus but also in numerous other dishes. The sumac adds a pleasant sourness.

The only time I use sumac is for marinading chicken for shish taouk,no idea where else it can be used but must be many recipes that incorporate it.

 

[peate]

Oh no not again,not another

Shhushhh!!! This is KAOS. Ve don't tut-tut-tut- here.

 

[angusyoung]

Is Angus on vacation?

Had a window to get pro-active......

 

[Per Sjoblom]

The only time I use sumac is for marinading chicken for shish taouk,no idea where else it can be used but must be many recipes that incorporate it.

I always tell them add an extra shake of it over middle eastern food when I order for pickup or delivery.

 

[cphabs]

Both parents are portuguese. I was born in montreal but wasn't suposed to. My parents were in Canada for a temporary work contract and my mom was pregnant. Just before they were suposed to leave back to Portugal I poped out haha. She delivered while only on the 7th month. So they ended up staying for longer since I needed incubators. Once I grew strong enough, we flew back to Portugal and lived there for the next 7 years and Togo for 2 more.

After some thoughts my parents decided that Quebec city was a great choice for the business venture they wanted to start. And since I was born here well, I already had a passport, which also helped them. So we came back established here some 30 years ago.

And yeah, I don't like fado haha
I mean on a musical point of view I think it is special and filled with sadness. Almost a gothic vibe. But not for me.


Edit: My life story in a food thread, sorry to all the foodies in here. Lol

Portuguese women are beautiful. Seriously