What are you eating? (food porn)

[wayned]

I just had a multinational gourmet Reuben sandwich at 0330 this morning.  A nice name for a real cluster <deleted>, but it actually was delicious.

 

Started out with two slices of homemade french bread that I had in the freezer, not the traditional rye.  I spread some brown mustard on the bread and layered thin slices of Emmanuel cheese, bought during my last trip to Bangkok in October.  I then but a large amount of thinly sliced homemade corned beef on it and reached for the jar of sauerkraut.

 

Whoops!  After I put my glasses on the jar of sauerkraut had magically turned into a jar of applesauce and of course there wasn't any kraut in the pantry. But I did discover a jar of pickled artichoke hearts, so they went on instead of the kraut. After grilling it it actually was great.  I thought about washing it down with the traditional chaser, a glass of beer, but since it was 0330 I decided on a cup of cafe latte.

[tutsiwarrior]

tonight: split mung bean dahl with potatoes...this riffs offa

 

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/nov/21/nigel-slater-steamed-sweet-potato-and-dal-recipe

 

but DO WE GOT SWEET POTATOES??? NO!!! and DO WE GOT RED LENTILS??? NO!!!

 

so take any type of tatties you can find, 2 - 3, roughly cube and steam and set aside...

 

find some split mung beans, they got 'em at tescos and at the market...make sure that ye don't mistake them fer split soy beans as they look the same, check the label...wash thoroughly as they usually got a lot of milling dust residue; best to put in a mesh strainer and blast with the bum squirter in the bog...about 300 - 500 grams...

 

get a full kettle of boiling water ready...

 

in a soup pot saute 2 med onions in butter or oil until translucent then add half head of smashed garlic and fry some more...add 2 tsp of paprika and 1tsp tumeric (both at makro, the tumeric is called 'curcuma') and 2 - 3 tsp garam masala (can be a problem if ye don't already got some but can substitute cumin, coriander, cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg...see garam masala recipe) and fry a bit...moisten with a bit of water to keep from sticking to the pot...

 

add the mung beans and about a liter of the boiling water, mix and bring to a boil then simmer until the beans are soft, about 30mins...add more water as necessary...and ye gotta watch 'em as the beans cook quickly and burn quickly when the water is absorbed and still on the heat, pour yerself a vodka and have a seat...add salt...

 

stir in the cooked tatties and add a bit more water and simmer fer about 10mins...

 

optional: ginger (mash with the garlic), fresh chiles, dried red flaked chile...

 

all riiight...gotta make some more chapattis tmw...gonna have some reheated fer brekkie instead of the usual mama noodles...with the potatoes should keep me goin' until suppertime...

 

anyone got a mail order contact fer garam masala? not available at makro but essential fer a lot of curries...Raja brand useta be real nice...

 

 

 

Edited November 24, 2017 by tutsiwarrior

[mogandave]

I know this is generally about food prepared at home, but I had supper at Jeffer for the second time yesterday and it was (again) a pleasant surprise*. Nice beef-burger and spicy tuna salad.

*It is worth noting that I’ve been living in the sticks here for sixteen years, so it does not take much for me to be pleasantly surprised meal wise....


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[ExpatOilWorker]

On 11/26/2017 at 6:46 AM, mogandave said:

I know this is generally about food prepared at home, but I had supper at Jeffer for the second time yesterday and it was (again) a pleasant surprise*. Nice beef-burger and spicy tuna salad.

*It is worth noting that I’ve been living in the sticks here for sixteen years, so it does not take much for me to be pleasantly surprised meal wise....


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Where is this fine Jeffer establishment located?

[mogandave]

6 hours ago, ExpatOilWorker said:

Where is this fine Jeffer establishment located?

They are all over...this one was at Robinson Pratchinburi...

[tutsiwarrior]

I was at makro the other day and noticed that they have S&W brand (US) canned garbanzos and grabbed all that they had (2 cans; a mysterious unidentified falang must have some influence on the store manager)...much better than the dried ones as they take 3 - 4hrs to cook (soak overnight) and ye gotta watch 'em, etc...so that now it's time for cauli, potato and chick pea curry! a riff offa the classic aloo gobi (cauli and tatties) and very nice...

 

in a soup pot saute an onion in oil until translucent then add garlic, fresh chiles and ginger mashed together...add 1- 2tsp tumeric, paprika, ground coriander and fenugreek seeds (all at makro) and cook some more (splash hot water to keep from sticking), then add about 5 - 6 chopped fresh local tomatoes and stir and simmer...mash the toms with a potato masher, add salt...

 

add a liter of stock (from a stock cube) and bring to boil then add 2 - 3 roughly cubed large potatoes and cook for about 10mins, then add the cauli florets and the drained garbanzos...simmer until the tatties are  done...

 

really nice and ye can add some yogurt (after taken off the heat) to give it a bit of korma if desired...eat with homade chapattis...

 

one of my all time favorites...having garbanzos/chick peas available makes things so nicely civilized...

 

 

 

[bazza73]

Tops supermarket in Chiang Rai has an excellent salad bar, usually costs me 100 baht. So it's a mix of lettuce, beetroot, tomato, roast carrot, roast onion, roast capsicum and sweet corn kernels. Thousand Island dressing. Sai ua herbal sausage, bought from a shop near the Clock Tower. Thais come up from Bangkok to buy there. A can of Leo to wash it down.

[Naam]

49 minutes ago, bazza73 said:

Sai ua herbal sausage

??

[Morch]

29 minutes ago, Naam said:

??

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sai_ua

 

 

[bazza73]

1 hour ago, Naam said:

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All I can tell you is it's a great combination with beer. Made for each other.

[grollies]

@tutsiwarrior Had an XT Burger King with fried onions today on Chon Buri bypass. Was very, very nice. You tried it? BK boasts 100% imported Australian beef.

 

The diet starts tomorrow.

[tutsiwarrior]

58 minutes ago, grollies said:

@tutsiwarrior Had an XT Burger King with fried onions today on Chon Buri bypass. Was very, very nice. You tried it? BK boasts 100% imported Australian beef.

 

The diet starts tomorrow.

 

we ain't got no Burger King in Suphanburi that I'm aware of but I useta be partial to a whopper with cheese back when my stomach could handle it...

 

recently up at the changwat we stopped at McD's and I got my usual: 2 cheeseburgers, no fries...I was a grillman at a macdonalds in southern california when the big mac was introduced in the 60s and thought: 'don't like the look of that...' a cheeseburger on the other hand has got classic lines...immortalised by the Steve Miller Band in 'Livin' in the USA' when he yells: 'SOMEBODY GIMME A CHEESEBURGER!!!'

 

but I was constipated after the 2 cheeseburgers the other day as per usual...

 

but they sure do taste good...I gotta admit that McD's has got splendid worldwide quality control; a cheeseburger whether from Pasadena, Jeddah or Suphanburi tastes the same...

 

 

 

Edited December 1, 2017 by tutsiwarrior

[Naam]

3 hours ago, bazza73 said:

All I can tell you is it's a great combination with beer. Made for each other.

i wonder whether i can get it in Pattaya. always willing to try out some new "Thai"sausage but until now every time disappointed.

 

it's the herbs that tempt me.

 

 

Edited December 1, 2017 by Naam

[Morch]

26 minutes ago, Naam said:

i wonder whether i can get it in Pattaya. always willing to try out some new "Thai"sausage but until now every time disappointed.

 

it's the herbs that tempt me.

 

 

 

Can get it pretty much anywhere in Thailand nowadays. Quality varies, though. The herb bit is sometimes on the spicy side, which I guess you'll appreciate. Don't know about Pattaya, but in BKK one of the best ones (for takeaway) is at the Paragon, in one of them permanent stalls just outside Gourmet Market (NOT the one in the food court).

 

Often comes with nam prik num and kep moo on the side.

[Naam]

12 hours ago, Morch said:

Often comes with nam prik num and kep moo on the side.

thanks! googled both, nam prik num looks yum, kep moo not so yum.

[bazza73]

16 hours ago, Naam said:

i wonder whether i can get it in Pattaya. always willing to try out some new "Thai"sausage but until now every time disappointed.

 

it's the herbs that tempt me.

 

 

Don't know about Pattaya. The shop in Chiang Rai is apparently quite famous, I've seen Thais ordering 5 kilo batches of it.

One other thing - absolutely marvellous for regular bowel movement. Apologies if that is too much information.

[Morch]

8 hours ago, Naam said:

thanks! googled both, nam prik num looks yum, kep moo not so yum.

 

Kep moo is just for dipping the nam prik num in, and depending on who makes it and how, can be a stand alone snack. There are two common verities, leaner and fatter - a matter of personal choice, and a source for endless arguments over beers. Better get both if you're hosting.

 

And yes, the TMI bit mentioned above is as advertised.

[Michaelaway]

GOTTA have kep moo with nam prik num... arroy!

[katana]

Oxtail stew.

[GLewis]

Fast steak sandwich with some grilled mushrooms and onions.

 

 

[grollies]

19 hours ago, Morch said:

 

Kep moo is just for dipping the nam prik num in, and depending on who makes it and how, can be a stand alone snack. There are two common verities, leaner and fatter - a matter of personal choice, and a source for endless arguments over beers. Better get both if you're hosting.

 

And yes, the TMI bit mentioned above is as advertised.

The leaner variety are great, shame they don't do salt and vinegar flavour.

[Naam]

12 hours ago, katana said:

Oxtail stew.

saw recently in Villa Market frozen oxtail pieces marked with fancy prices. i expected some embedded precious stones or gold nuggets but i when i looked closer there were no such things. beats me!

[Morch]

Just now, grollies said:

The leaner variety are great, shame they don't do salt and vinegar flavour.

 

Umm...they do. At least some places in Bangkok do. Not partial to these, and Mrs. scoffs at them as "fusion food" (apparently a bad thing). Won't find them at the place I mentioned, but seen flavored ones around in factory packs, so should be available.

[grollies]

36 minutes ago, Morch said:

 

Umm...they do. At least some places in Bangkok do. Not partial to these, and Mrs. scoffs at them as "fusion food" (apparently a bad thing). Won't find them at the place I mentioned, but seen flavored ones around in factory packs, so should be available.

Ah, OK, thanks. We are in the sticks and buy unbranded from local crossroad shop, plain only.

[katana]

4 hours ago, Naam said:

saw recently in Villa Market frozen oxtail pieces marked with fancy prices. i expected some embedded precious stones or gold nuggets but i when i looked closer there were no such things. beats me!

The toughest pieces of meat often produce the most flavourful stocks and meat, like lamb shanks.
The bones and collagen in the oxtails produce a very flavourful, umami-like broth after several hours or so of simmering and you're left with a very succulent delicious stew. Just what you need on a cold winter's day. Your loss!

Edited December 3, 2017 by katana

[mogandave]

The toughest pieces of meat often produce the most flavourful stocks and meat, like lamb shanks.
The bones and collagen in the oxtails produce a very flavourful, umami-like broth after several hours or so of simmering and you're left with a very succulent delicious stew. Just what you need on a cold winter's day. Your loss!

I think the oxtail will be a lot easier to find here than a cold winter day..,

[katana]

Er...not everyone who posts here is in Thailand.

[wayned]

4 hours ago, katana said:

Er...not everyone who posts here is in Thailand.

Wantabees are they?  It's really cooled off here, 27.5 degrees and 61% humidity at 0245 and I love it.  Oxtails are available whole here with the skin still on every Wednesday at the walking market.

[tutsiwarrior]

plenty of oxtail stew recipes in the western newspapers recently...looks to be a seasonal sorta dish, never had any meself when I lived in england...

 

thought about makin' some meself although it looks a bit rich and my fading digestive system might not be able to handle it...but never seen no oxtails down our local market; plenty of pig snouts and trotters...maybe havta wade out into a local paddy with oxen and a big knife and harvest one meself:

 

'hey!!! where're ye goin' with that???'

 

'gonna make meself some stew...'

 

'falang baa!! yew put that back this minute!!!'

 

next time gonna havta have the MiL come with...she's handy in these types of situations...

 

 

[MuntyC0re]

cooked roasted turey on Sunday now eat leftovers