Prubangboy Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 Want to do a leg of lamb for a Christmas party. What supermarket carries it? Can I get a big joint (as the English possibly still call it)? Lamb Vindaloo taco's with lots of add-ons -I see some east meets west appeal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bday Prang Posted December 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 10, 2023 3 minutes ago, Prubangboy said: Want to do a leg of lamb for a Christmas party. What supermarket carries it? Can I get a big joint (as the English possibly still call it)? Lamb Vindaloo taco's with lots of add-ons -I see some east meets west appeal. Makro for the lamb, refer to the cannabis forum for the ingredients required for a big joint 4 2 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bday Prang Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 For the lamb , depending on where you live, you could try one of those shops that specialises in selling over priced english type food, but personally I have reservations about buying food from ex scaffolders and the like lol. Seriously though there is always "tops" supermarket albeit very pricey. If you are anywhere near HuaHin/ Cha-am there used to be a sheep farm out that way, Might be able to help ewe out 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Prubangboy Posted December 10, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 10, 2023 Thai people generally haven't tried lamb. But they never met a red meat they didn't like. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bignok Posted December 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 10, 2023 6 minutes ago, Prubangboy said: Thai people generally haven't tried lamb. But they never met a red meat they didn't like. Thais hate lamb. They say it smells bad. 2 4 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 NZ or Tasmanian lamb be best. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prubangboy Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 Hence, the vindaloo. It's a younger crowd, so they'll eat everything. And corn bread. Everyone wants corn bread. It's a pricey add on at a Texas BBQ place here. Inauthentic sweet corn bread, with jalapeño's. 'Can't believe that you can get very respectable corn meal in a supermarket here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bday Prang Posted December 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 10, 2023 17 minutes ago, Prubangboy said: Thai people generally haven't tried lamb. But they never met a red meat they didn't like. Many Thais that I know have tried Lamb Most didn't really like it, None ever tried again to my knowledge, they say the smell puts them off (its also relatively expensive) Despite some of the things they will eat I find Thais pretty unadventurous when it comes to trying western food. I have also noticed a lot of them don't eat beef, which probably explains why there is not much of it for sale in supermarkets, at least out here in issan 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bday Prang Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 17 minutes ago, bignok said: NZ or Tasmanian lamb be best. Nah the best is Welsh , (if you can find a "virgin") 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bday Prang Posted December 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 10, 2023 18 minutes ago, bignok said: Sheepshaggers too? Kiwis do that The welsh invented it, I doubt sheep were indigenous to New Zealand 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scottiejohn Posted December 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 10, 2023 1 hour ago, bignok said: Thais hate lamb. They say it smells bad. And of course you have been able to speak to every Thai in the world to make you qualified to make such a crass and obviously inaccurate statement! I would accept that some people of a most nationalities hate/dislike a particular product but NOT ALL! 1 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf6 Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 My wife like lamb, my daughter likes it, my sister-in-law likes it and her daughter likes it. All Thai, all like lamb. As said earlier, Tops usually have legs of lamb, and depending on where you live there might be other options available. There used to be a shop in Nong Khai that sold legs of lamb. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeps Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 Rimping supermarket by the Iron Bridge had frozen legs of lamb when I was last in there about 3 weeks ago. Alongside the ridiculously overpriced frozen turkeys. Seems to be a waste of money using such an expensive meat to be overpowered by a spicy curry. Better off using pork for the curry. Depends whether you are looking to achieve an authentic Portuguese or Goan type vindaloo or one similar to those served in Western style Indian restaurants which blows your head off. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8M8 Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Bday Prang said: Many Thais that I know have tried Lamb Most didn't really like it, None ever tried again to my knowledge, they say the smell puts them off (its also relatively expensive) Despite some of the things they will eat I find Thais pretty unadventurous when it comes to trying western food. I have also noticed a lot of them don't eat beef, which probably explains why there is not much of it for sale in supermarkets, at least out here in issan Most Thai's don't et beef because that is part of their Budist beliefs. As you mention that they don't like Lamb, that is defineitly the smell that they don't like. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephbloggs Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 Villa have frozen legs of NZ lamb. Cooked one last week and it was fab. They also do shoulders. (Sorry, just realised this is the Chiang Mai forum so my comment is useless - don't know if you even have Villa in CM.) As to the comment about Thais not liking lamb, generally this is true and the main complaint is the smell. However I have converted several Thais that now love lamb after they tried it: either roast leg or shoulder or BBQ lamb chops. It is now my wife's favourite meat and several of my neighbours love it having tried it at my house after previously saying it smelt bad and they didn't like it. Lamb rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CharlieH Posted December 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 10, 2023 Makros for Lamb,including Legs and shanks. Thai family love it. Great cold in sandwiches or recycled into a curry or stew. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayWright Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 BBQ Butterflied leg of lamb (hind shank more meater). Marinated overnight in either a jerk sauce or better still citric orange marmalade studded with plenty of garlic and rosemary. Agree with the comment from @Bday Prang, taffy is best, free range pasture fed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arithai12 Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 In addition to the suggestions on where to find lamb in supermarkets: there is a sheep farm at the end of Canal Rd, after Wat Don Kaew and before the turn to the Mae Rim intersection. Google Earth shows also a "Sheep Cafe". One could inquire there if they sell lamb meat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sappersrest Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 Makro on the super highway leg of lamb 350 baht per kg as of yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 Thai's generally don't like lamb because they say it smells. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterphuket Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 Last Saturday I ate the last lamb chops I had left from the Makro, but they are not tasty, not the same ones you buy in the west, and yes I know, these were from Australia. I don't buy them there anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinCredible Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 13 hours ago, CharlieH said: Makros for Lamb,including Legs and shanks. Thai family love it. Great cold in sandwiches or recycled into a curry or stew. Same with me. The family were a little dubious until they got to taste it. I keep getting asked to buy more, and they are even offering to share the cost. Our Makro currently have Legs, Shoulder, Racks and Shanks. Spoilt for choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 16 hours ago, bignok said: Thais hate lamb. They say it smells bad. Not my Thai partner, she loves it, especially braised shanks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huangnon Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 16 hours ago, Bday Prang said: Many Thais that I know have tried Lamb Most didn't really like it, None ever tried again to my knowledge, they say the smell puts them off (its also relatively expensive) Despite some of the things they will eat I find Thais pretty unadventurous when it comes to trying western food. I have also noticed a lot of them don't eat beef, which probably explains why there is not much of it for sale in supermarkets, at least out here in issan Thai-Chinese don't eat beef much at all. They think it's disrespectful and a sin to eat the cows that plough fields, rice paddy, etc. My Thai-Chinese manager at work only ever eats pork chops on the menu when he travels to UK and Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chongalulu Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 16 hours ago, Prubangboy said: Thai people generally haven't tried lamb. But they never met a red meat they didn't like. Generally they really don't like it, especially it's distinctive smell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddy42OZ Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 14 hours ago, CharlieH said: Makros for Lamb,including Legs and shanks. Thai family love it. Great cold in sandwiches or recycled into a curry or stew. Have you ever seen Lamb Kidneys in Thailand? I'd love to be able to get those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 9 minutes ago, Freddy42OZ said: Have you ever seen Lamb Kidneys in Thailand? I'd love to be able to get those. I cant say i have but then I havnt been actively looking for them, I will keep an eye now though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Bones Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 I went looking for lamb. Only found mutton dressed up as lamb.🙃🙃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwill Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 I see restaurants in non-tourist areas that offer lamb dishes, lamb chops or rack of lamb. Often spelled as lamp on the menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimn Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 Lamb for Christmas yuk. You should be bah'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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