Aldi... what do you recommend?

McMurphy · 10-02-2019 05:40PM

Just in the middle of making a chilli with their mince/red lentil stuff, and I'm really unsure how it's gonna be.

Didn't exactly breakdown the way I'm used to having my beef mince break down, this is more of a porridge consistency to it if you know what I mean.

Anyway, I'm letting it simmer for twenty minutes or so before I tip in beans etc, maybe they will improve the consistency I'll wait and see.......

igCorcaigh · 10-02-2019 06:35PM

Johnny Dogs wrote: »

Just in the middle of making a chilli with their mince/red lentil stuff, and I'm really unsure how it's gonna be.

Didn't exactly breakdown the way I'm used to having my beef mince break down, this is more of a porridge consistency to it if you know what I mean.

Anyway, I'm letting it simmer for twenty minutes or so before I tip in beans etc, maybe they will improve the consistency I'll wait and see.......

What is it? Red lentils do go quite porridgey, don't overcook them.

Alun · 10-02-2019 06:38PM

What is "mince/red lentil stuff"??

McMurphy · 10-02-2019 06:52PM

igCorcaigh wrote: »

What is it? Red lentils do go quite porridgey, don't overcook them.

Turned out not too bad in the end up.

No complaints at all on the taste, consistency and look.

Alun wrote: »

What is "mince/red lentil stuff"??

It's lean mince with lentils added to the ground meat, so you have a mince that is made up of beef/lentils.

First time I bought it tbh, prob will again, no complaints from the kids either.

Zelda247 · 10-02-2019 07:03PM

The mince sounds a bit bizarre.

Alun · 10-02-2019 07:05PM

Zelda247 wrote: »

The mince sounds a bit bizarre.

Yes, it does a bit. Tbh if you wanted to mix beef with red lentils, just chuck some dried red lentils in with some normal mince, they cook really quickly, and would probably be cheaper.

igCorcaigh · 10-02-2019 07:08PM

Alun wrote: »

Yes, it does a bit. Tbh if you wanted to mix beef with red lentils, just chuck some dried red lentils in with some normal mince, they cook really quickly, and would probably be cheaper.

I would have gone with brown or puy lentils to mix with beef as they keep their structure. It's a good mix though.

Zelda247 · 10-02-2019 07:09PM

Yeah, what will they come up with next. I can understand trying to make some kind of vegetarian mince substitute with lentils.

Alun · 10-02-2019 07:10PM

igCorcaigh wrote: »

I would have gone with brown or puy lentils to mix with beef as they keep their structure. It's a good mix though.

True, flavour wise, but they need a good bit more cooking time.

igCorcaigh · 10-02-2019 07:14PM

Alun wrote: »

True, flavour wise, but they need a good bit more cooking time.

Yes, I would cook them separately then drain before adding to cooked mince. Otherwise there's too much water in the mince.

It's a good idea though, helps with the cost of the meat and healthier too.

caviardreams · 10-02-2019 08:57PM

Would it make a good burger I wonder?

Space Dog · 11-02-2019 01:47PM

I bought the Specially Selected Malted Sourdough. When the sourdough first appeared it was very nice for a sliced pan, then it became inedible at some stage and I stopped buying it. I was hoping they might have tweaked the recipe now that it's malted, but nope, still tastes of nothing, strange texture. Won't be buying again.

HeidiHeidi · 11-02-2019 02:22PM

Space Dog wrote: »

I bought the Specially Selected Malted Sourdough. When the sourdough first appeared it was very nice for a sliced pan, then it became inedible at some stage and I stopped buying it. I was hoping they might have tweaked the recipe now that it's malted, but nope, still tastes of nothing, strange texture. Won't be buying again.

I came on to post about this very thing!

I think it's nice - when I bought it a while ago, it was white bread - this is brown and grainy.

It still bears absolutely no relation to any actual sourdough as far as I'm concerned, but I think it's a perfectly nice sliced pan.

dubstarr · 11-02-2019 02:26PM

Johnny Dogs wrote: »

Turned out not too bad in the end up.

No complaints at all on the taste, consistency and look.

It's lean mince with lentils added to the ground meat, so you have a mince that is made up of beef/lentils.

First time I bought it tbh, prob will again, no complaints from the kids either.

I got the mince with the haricot beans in them.It was actually quite nice.

Also got the thai style veggie burgers.They where fab,really tasty

vicwatson · 12-02-2019 12:17PM

The frozen Emmental and Ham Jambons are delicious.

Gal44 · 19-02-2019 10:32PM

What’s the nicest steaks there, I know they have been recommended a few times but can’t find it. Thanks

RhubarbCrumble · 19-02-2019 11:47PM

Gal44 wrote: »

What’s the nicest steaks there, I know they have been recommended a few times but can’t find it. Thanks

The Angus fillet steaks are beautiful. €12 I think for 2, but the odd time they go on offer for around €8.

.red. · 20-02-2019 09:44AM

Gal44 wrote: »

What’s the nicest steaks there, I know they have been recommended a few times but can’t find it. Thanks

The rib eyes in the black, vac packed tray would be my favourite.

Dizzyblonde · 20-02-2019 11:58AM

Gal44 wrote: »

What’s the nicest steaks there, I know they have been recommended a few times but can’t find it. Thanks

These - they're consistently good.

54and56 · 20-02-2019 12:09PM

Dizzyblonde wrote: »

These - they're consistently good.

I agree 100% and use these if I'm having a "steak" dinner but if I'm making something like a Cambodian Hot and Sour Beef Salad I'd often use the much cheaper but pretty good quality regular "red label" rib eye or sirloin steaks. For €6 - €8 they are an excellent option when you're not just cooking a piece of steak.

inforfun · 20-02-2019 12:34PM

I do like the beef medallions (€5 i think) for those kind of salads and stir fries.
Not that knowledgeable to be able to tell what part of the cow it is, but my knifes fall through them, so tender.

fmul9798 · 27-02-2019 11:31AM

Recommending to avoid... they replaced the Moser Roth chilli individual chic bars in pack with a single slab in "new" packagin.
Cocoa content down from 52% to 47%, completely different recipe and taste. Thumbs down and now dropping a regular purchase item for me....

donegal_man · 27-02-2019 11:52AM

fmul9798 wrote: »

...they replaced the Moser Roth chilli individual chic bars in pack with a single slab in "new" packagin...

Aww, they were lovely.

Dizzyblonde · 27-02-2019 12:02PM

fmul9798 wrote: »

Recommending to avoid... they replaced the Moser Roth chilli individual chic bars in pack with a single slab in "new" packagin.
Cocoa content down from 52% to 47%, completely different recipe and taste. Thumbs down and now dropping a regular purchase item for me....

They did that a while back too, but eventually brought back the original ones. Hopefully they'll do it again.

nc6000 · 27-02-2019 12:02PM

fmul9798 wrote:

Recommending to avoid... they replaced the Moser Roth chilli individual chic bars in pack with a single slab in "new" packagin. Cocoa content down from 52% to 47%, completely different recipe and taste.

That was a while back but they've since gone back to the original 5 bar pack. The single slab bar didn't seem to be in stock for very long.

caviardreams · 27-02-2019 08:48PM

nc6000 wrote: »

That was a while back but they've since gone back to the original 5 bar pack. The single slab bar didn't seem to be in stock for very long.

Yes that was a strange one - they didn't seem to give it very long as a trial. Maybe it was a supplier issue dispute or something? Either way I hope they keep the 85% the same!

caviardreams · 01-03-2019 08:44PM

Ugh just spotted the "new" full bar "lindt-esque" ones are back in all the flavours including 85% - hope it's not permanent and the old ones survive!

nc6000 · 01-03-2019 09:22PM

caviardreams wrote:

Ugh just spotted the "new" full bar "lindt-esque" ones are back in all the flavours including 85% - hope it's not permanent and the old ones survive!

Yes, it looks like they are actually back. I picked up a chilli one and a normal chilli 5 pack and the full bar is 47% v 52% in the 5 pack.

dubstarr · 02-03-2019 10:50AM

Je_suis_Jean wrote: »

I agree 100% and use these if I'm having a "steak" dinner but if I'm making something like a Cambodian Hot and Sour Beef Salad I'd often use the much cheaper but pretty good quality regular "red label" rib eye or sirloin steaks. For €6 - €8 they are an excellent option when you're not just cooking a piece of steak.

That salad sounds lovely.Im giving it a go

caviardreams · 02-03-2019 01:50PM

Has anyone tried the beef medallions in the red packs? Think they are in the super 6 at the moment - they look a bit like fillets but I imagine they would not be as tender - are they very tough?

Aldi... what do you recommend?

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