My question to TV members and their spouses, family etc.....

What is wrong with the humble potato?

You can roast it, boil it, bake it and yes fry it!

Most Thais i have met view the spud as boring and find difficult to cook.

You can use it in some curries, specifically Yellow Curry and Massaman.

Other than that, french fries is a good option.

You can use it in some curries, specifically Yellow Curry and Massaman.

Other than that, french fries is a good option.

Massaman curry is a fine example of thai food with the humble spud!

You missed the only sensible option. Chipped and fried, served with battered cod, mushy peas, bread and butter, salt and vinegar and a big mug (not a cup a MUG) of strong tea. Note that we won't tolerate any of that chips and mayonnaise nonsense they indulge in in the Low Countries

They might not be found of baked, boiled or even mashed, but they do love Lays-no effort eating.

How about the hot dog bun and ice cream combo-now that's original (albeit disgusting).

You missed the only sensible option. Chipped and fried, served with battered cod, mushy peas, bread and butter, salt and vinegar and a big mug (not a cup a MUG) of strong tea. Note that we won't tolerate any of that chips and mayonnaise nonsense they indulge in in the Low Countries

I'm ashamed to say that even thought the height of my gastronomic leanings tends toward a large battered plaice, 2 battered sausages (or burgers )2 wallies, a large portion of chips, 3 breads rolls, Saxa and Sarsons and tartare sauce I'm rather partial to a large dollop of mayo on my chips after beign sucked in by those dam_n Belgians after a trip to the Grand Prix at Spa years ago.

Baked of course, with loads of healthy butter and melted cheese

We have a Sharp microwave-combi oven that cost the earth but does nice jacket spuds.

Hmmm, post 4 is reminding me of transport-caff lunches when I was doing field service years ago, park the rep-mobile in with the big rigs and hope it's not got 38tons of whatever parked on top when you get back.

I was put off baked spuds Crossy after an incident back home where I'd bought a jacket potato smothered in chili con carne from the local pizza and spud emporium and spent the entire evening in misery sitting on the bog with a bucket in front of me and it coming out of both ends like a broken dam.

Most Thais i have met view the spud as boring and find difficult to cook. - unquote

Do they realise that chips and crisps are made from potato? Nothing is difficult once you know how to do it.

You missed the only sensible option. Chipped and fried, served with battered cod, mushy peas, bread and butter, salt and vinegar and a big mug (not a cup a MUG) of strong tea. Note that we won't tolerate any of that chips and mayonnaise nonsense they indulge in in the Low Countries

I'm ashamed to say that even thought the height of my gastronomic leanings tends toward a large battered plaice, 2 battered sausages (or burgers )2 wallies, a large portion of chips, 3 breads rolls, Saxa and Sarsons and tartare sauce I'm rather partial to a large dollop of mayo on my chips after beign sucked in by those dam_n Belgians after a trip to the Grand Prix at Spa years ago.

And so you ought to be! Never let me catch you writing into the letters page of the Daily Mail again or I will expose you as a traitor!

I was put off baked spuds Crossy after an incident back home where I'd bought a jacket potato smothered in chili con carne from the local pizza and spud emporium and spent the entire evening in misery sitting on the bog with a bucket in front of me and it coming out of both ends like a broken dam.

The clue might be in the 'chilli con carne' or even more 'from the local pizza'. Check the bins before you order...

You missed the only sensible option. Chipped and fried, served with battered cod, mushy peas, bread and butter, salt and vinegar and a big mug (not a cup a MUG) of strong tea. Note that we won't tolerate any of that chips and mayonnaise nonsense they indulge in in the Low Countries

I agree, but a Coke clears one's palette more effectively than tea.

Edited August 19, 201114 yr by Ulysses G.

You missed the only sensible option. Chipped and fried, served with battered cod, mushy peas, bread and butter, salt and vinegar and a big mug (not a cup a MUG) of strong tea. Note that we won't tolerate any of that chips and mayonnaise nonsense they indulge in in the Low Countries

I'm ashamed to say that even thought the height of my gastronomic leanings tends toward a large battered plaice, 2 battered sausages (or burgers )2 wallies, a large portion of chips, 3 breads rolls, Saxa and Sarsons and tartare sauce I'm rather partial to a large dollop of mayo on my chips after beign sucked in by those dam_n Belgians after a trip to the Grand Prix at Spa years ago.

And so you ought to be! Never let me catch you writing into the letters page of the Daily Mail again or I will expose you as a traitor!

Outlining my shame in red you fiend? Attempting to embarrass me like when my wife caught me looking at " Exploited Black Teens " on the internet? Well it won't work. I'll stand up and be counted and say I enjoy that creamy goodness ( and to preempt you I don't mean spunk) Pass the Hellman's and dam_n your eyes!

I was put off baked spuds Crossy after an incident back home where I'd bought a jacket potato smothered in chili con carne from the local pizza and spud emporium and spent the entire evening in misery sitting on the bog with a bucket in front of me and it coming out of both ends like a broken dam.

The clue might be in the 'chilli con carne' or even more 'from the local pizza'. Check the bins before you order...

I have to say my favourite Indian and Greek restaurants back home both had their kitchens closed by Health and Safety. Delicious grub!

Baked potato, please. Potato chips work fine too.

You missed the only sensible option. Chipped and fried, served with battered cod, mushy peas, bread and butter, salt and vinegar and a big mug (not a cup a MUG) of strong tea. Note that we won't tolerate any of that chips and mayonnaise nonsense they indulge in in the Low Countries

I'm ashamed to say that even thought the height of my gastronomic leanings tends toward a large battered plaice, 2 battered sausages (or burgers )2 wallies, a large portion of chips, 3 breads rolls, Saxa and Sarsons and tartare sauce I'm rather partial to a large dollop of mayo on my chips after beign sucked in by those dam_n Belgians after a trip to the Grand Prix at Spa years ago.

And so you ought to be! Never let me catch you writing into the letters page of the Daily Mail again or I will expose you as a traitor!

Outlining my shame in red you fiend? Attempting to embarrass me like when my wife caught me looking at " Exploited Black Teens " on the internet? Well it won't work. I'll stand up and be counted and say I enjoy that creamy goodness ( and to preempt you I don't mean spunk) Pass the Hellman's and dam_n your eyes!

From what I've seen of your previous postings I think the last thing your 'ahem' wife has to worry about is your predilection for those of a toasty appearance. I've always found that bending over and being 'counted' scratches the itch that you might be feeling just now

As far as the 'creamy goodness' is concerned I'm afraid you're very far down the queue and I'll scratch your eyes out if you ever come within licking distance.

Although I have no personal experience I've heard that Hellmans is made from piss and vinegar and stings upon application...

I was put off baked spuds Crossy after an incident back home where I'd bought a jacket potato smothered in chili con carne from the local pizza and spud emporium and spent the entire evening in misery sitting on the bog with a bucket in front of me and it coming out of both ends like a broken dam.

The clue might be in the 'chilli con carne' or even more 'from the local pizza'. Check the bins before you order...

I have to say my favourite Indian and Greek restaurants back home both had their kitchens closed by Health and Safety. Delicious grub!

Same Same. My local kebab house was closed on a regular basis by the H&S Nazis. Best kebabs in town.

Mashed potato goes great with Thai food as a substitute for rice. Mash up some potato and go buy some Thai food on the street. Nam tok moo and laap moo are especially good with it

Other than that, french fries is a good option.

Sorry Winnie: Belgian fries... please!

You missed the only sensible option. Chipped and fried, served with battered cod, mushy peas, bread and butter, salt and vinegar and a big mug (not a cup a MUG) of strong tea. Note that we won't tolerate any of that chips and mayonnaise nonsense they indulge in in the Low Countries

I agree, but a Coke clears one's palette more effectively than tea.

I'm sorry but fish and chips REQUIRE tea. It's not an option - it's compulsory.

I suppose that iced lemon tea is not acceptable.

Mrs Onions buys and some times grows em . They mostly get put in the soup pot with a pork shank , tomatoes , carrots, onions and pumkin . This is the soup that our growing youngster requires .

Great soup for adding to sauces as a stock too .

Just so you know... potato goes very well in Tom Yam

Edited August 19, 201114 yr by poanoi

I was put off baked spuds Crossy after an incident back home where I'd bought a jacket potato smothered in chili con carne from the local pizza and spud emporium and spent the entire evening in misery sitting on the bog with a bucket in front of me and it coming out of both ends like a broken dam.

You probably had a bad pint.

Perhaps you should lay off the beef.

Potato curry sandwiches,

Small boiled new potatoes, swimming in melted salted butter

Oh... potatoporn!

SC

You missed the only sensible option. Chipped and fried, served with battered cod, mushy peas, bread and butter, salt and vinegar and a big mug (not a cup a MUG) of strong tea. Note that we won't tolerate any of that chips and mayonnaise nonsense they indulge in in the Low Countries

I agree, but a Coke clears one's palette more effectively than tea.

I'm sorry but fish and chips REQUIRE tea. It's not an option - it's compulsory.

YES..and the fish/chips need to be fried in dripping as well..... .....

I suppose that iced lemon tea is not acceptable.

Nope got to be Tetleys or PG Tips.....none of this sugary Liptons, US iced tea cr*p

I suppose that iced lemon tea is not acceptable.

Only if you're camper than a row of tents.

Wifey, Thai, loves roast potatoes and makes an excellent potato salad too.

Other than that, french fries is a good option.

Sorry Winnie: Belgian fries... please!

Excuse me chaps you are talking chips.

jb1

Most Thais i have met view the spud as boring and find difficult to cook. - unquote

Do they realise that chips and crisps are made from potato? Nothing is difficult once you know how to do it.

Forget potatoes and go off topic to" bread and butter pudding"............. nice n easy to make and tatse great!!!