Here's What I Had For Dinner - Part III - Don't quote pics!

Shenshen · 28-06-2021 9:31am

funkey_monkey wrote: »

Hi - do you have a recipe for that korma - looks great.

I usually make them up as I go along. From what I recall, I used:

1/2 head of cauliflower, broken into florets
6 baby potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks
2 carrots, sliced
handful of frozen peas

For the sauce :

1 onion, chopped
1 tsp of garlic and ginger puree
1 tsp of sesame seeds
1 tbsp of desiccated coconut
1 tsp of mustard seeds
1/4 tsp of fennel seeds
1/2 tsp of cumin seeds
1 tsp of garam masala
1/2 tsp of turmeric
1 tsp of coriander

1/2 tin of tomatoes
ca 100ml of cream
1 sachet of creamed coconut (50g)

Boiled the vegetables in some salted water, drained and set aside.
Fried the onion and ginger garlic paste in some ghee and mustard oil. Once the onion started to turn translucent, added in the sesame seeds, desiccated coconut, mustard seeds, fennel seed, and cumin seeds. Kept frying until the seeds started popping, then added the tomatoes and the remaining spices. Fried until the tomatoes were cooked through and changed colour (ca 5 minutes), then added in the cream, creamed coconut and some water to bring it all to the right consistency. Added in the boiled veg and the frozen peas and kept it cooking until the peas were heated through.

Shenshen · 28-06-2021 9:39am

Roasted butternut squash filled with lentils and rice, topped with feta cheese. And some naughty garlic baguette on the side.

McMurphy · 28-06-2021 6:45pm

Seasoned and coated thighs and drumsticks done in the airfyer with mashed potato, gravy and corn. Ate it outside with the sunshine beating down on us.

Dizzyblonde · 28-06-2021 8:38pm

I had chicken fried rice with every vegetable I could find thrown in.

Ish66 · 29-06-2021 3:30pm

McMurphy wrote: »

Seasoned and coated thighs and drumsticks done in the airfyer with mashed potato, gravy and corn. Ate it outside with the sunshine beating down on us.
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Is it just me or does corn not break down on the way out ?

cee_jay · 29-06-2021 6:38pm

General Tso's chicken using the recipe at the below link as recommended by a friend. It was delicious. Highly recommend it.
https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/wprm_print/24079

Dizzyblonde · 29-06-2021 8:30pm

@Ish66 - we only talk about what's going in here.

Dizzyblonde · 29-06-2021 8:31pm

We had barbecued chicken fillets tonight - what a beautiful day!

Mystery Egg · 30-06-2021 9:16pm

Taco Twednesday here. Spiced beef mince, salad, cheese, jalapenos, home made salsa and sour cream stuffed into too many soft tacos.

Mystery Egg · 01-07-2021 6:58pm

Carbonara. Aced it!

Dizzyblonde · 01-07-2021 9:42pm

Chicken curry - I forgot to take a photo but it'd be the same one I've taken over and over for years :pac:

Recliner · 01-07-2021 9:50pm

Mystery Egg wrote: »

Carbonara. Aced it!

Noice!!

J Mysterio · 02-07-2021 11:14am

Stuffed Peppers

The Nal · 02-07-2021 11:30am

Curing some brisket at the moment. 7 days. Salt, sichuan pepper, fennel, rosemary, thyme, sugar, celery etc. Pics to follow....next weekend.

sporina · 02-07-2021 1:23pm

J Mysterio wrote: »

Stuffed Peppers

hmm what you stuff em with?

J Mysterio · 02-07-2021 3:51pm

sporina wrote: »

J Mysterio wrote:

Stuffed Peppers

hmm what you stuff em with?

I fried mince, onions, garlic, some chicken stock and spices, and then put it in the peppers. I made the sauce separately and put it together with the peppers in a dish and threw in the oven. Added some parmesan under the tops near the end.

the beer revolu · 03-07-2021 10:37am

The Nal wrote: »

Curing some brisket at the moment. 7 days. Salt, sichuan pepper, fennel, rosemary, thyme, sugar, celery etc. Pics to follow....next weekend.

Is this for eating raw or for cooking like corned beef?

The Nal · 03-07-2021 10:44am

the beer revolu wrote: »

Is this for eating raw or for cooking like corned beef?

For cooking. For sambos, hash etc. Its basically corned beef. I used pureed celery for the sodium nitrate to keep the beef pink. I hope!

the beer revolu · 03-07-2021 11:00am

The Nal wrote: »

For cooking. For sambos, hash etc. Its basically corned beef. I used pureed celery for the sodium nitrate to keep the beef pink. I hope!

I've never heard this before (the celery idea).
Very interesting!

Planet X · 03-07-2021 3:31pm

"Pork O'Clock".

:)

Spare ribs n sosig!

Mr.Wemmick · 03-07-2021 5:59pm

Homemade stuffed crust mozzarella pizza with olives, anchovies and jalapenos.

Toulouse · 03-07-2021 8:42pm

Pork belly adobo made using this recipe https://fb.watch/6wtD-EITq7/

I wouldn’t bother braising and deep frying the pork belly next time, I’ll just do my usual slow-roast but the sauce was delicious and the dish as a whole was a big hit.

Dizzyblonde · 04-07-2021 7:16pm

Roast beef with onion gravy. It was the nicest, most tender roast beef I've ever had

Mystery Egg · 04-07-2021 7:57pm

Looks scrumptious Dizzy. What cut was it and where did you get it?

We had a chicken and vegetable gratin for dinner. A few chips on the side. Delicious.

Dizzyblonde · 04-07-2021 8:24pm

It's the Specially Selected Irish Angus rib roast on the bone, from Aldi. It's always really good but this time it was exceptional. Costs around €22, we get a huge dinner for two off of it and freeze the rest for another big dinner each. There are usually two short ribs attached

cnocbui · 04-07-2021 8:49pm

Chicken goujons and chips.

Not so much what I had for dinner as what's left. Might put it up on Done Deal later, unless I suddenly find more room.

sporina · 04-07-2021 8:56pm

Hmm.. we had Turkey and Ham and a lot of the trimmings.. (no sprouts).. twas delishhhh.. full as an egg now.. gonna let it digest to make room for the lemon meringue pie

cefh17 · 04-07-2021 9:38pm

We had turkey mince burgers, sweet potato fries and chipotle mayo. Usually use pork but wanted to be a tad healthier with the turkey

cubatahavana · 05-07-2021 6:49am

Pulled shoulder of lamb (in the kamado) with salad and mashed potatoes. Delish

conor_ie · 05-07-2021 11:50am

Crispy Chicken Wings and Salad.. nothing too fancy!

awec · 05-07-2021 12:55pm

Planet X wrote: »

"Pork O'Clock". :)

Spare ribs n sosig!

Where'd you get your spares Planet X?

Mr.Wemmick · 05-07-2021 5:54pm

Chicken fajitas on a Monday night.

Ultimate Gowlbag · 05-07-2021 6:07pm

Guberburger was on the menu this evening

Smash burger with a peanut butter sauce,sauteed onions and mayo crisped brioche buns

Amazing!

sammyjo90 · 05-07-2021 7:12pm

Roast chicken for me.
My Yorkie came up well!

cubatahavana · 05-07-2021 10:45pm

Wings!

thereitisgone · 06-07-2021 3:46pm

cubatahavana wrote: »

Wings!

Wow see you have Poppamies wing sauce, at least it looks like
Didnt think you could get Poppamies in Ireland
They have huge, really good range now

cnocbui · 06-07-2021 4:14pm

cubatahavana wrote: »

Wings!

I'll send you the physio bill, for my crook neck.

cubatahavana · 06-07-2021 5:33pm

thereitisgone wrote: »

Wow see you have Poppamies wing sauce, at least it looks like
Didnt think you could get Poppamies in Ireland
They have huge, really good range now

Actually it's not the wing sauce, it is a burger sauce. I won a few of them in a FB competition. The cherry cola BBQ sauce is something else. The chipotle and srichacha (or whatever way its spelled) ares super nice too.

bbq4you.eu has a good range

Mystery Egg · 06-07-2021 6:50pm

Beef stir fry.

The beef was a tough cut so I tried velveting. Worked a treat.

Mr.Wemmick · 06-07-2021 6:59pm

With left over Sunday roast chicken, made a chicken and garlic mushroom risotto.

Dizzyblonde · 06-07-2021 7:48pm

We had roast chicken with veg - comfort food for this horrific weather

Mr.Wemmick · 06-07-2021 7:48pm

Mystery Egg wrote: »

Beef stir fry.

The beef was a tough cut so I tried velveting. Worked a treat.

That really looks delicious. I could eat stir fry every night of the week and never get bored.

Dizzyblonde · 06-07-2021 7:50pm

What's the sauce please Mystery Egg? It looks yummy.

Mystery Egg · 06-07-2021 9:23pm

Dizzyblonde wrote: »

What's the sauce please Mystery Egg? It looks yummy.

I made it up. Honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger puree and 3 cloves of crushed garlic. No exact amounts, just tasted until it seemed balanced.

The velveting process was also so easy - slice the beef. Toss in a few teaspoons of bicarbonate of soda. After 15 minutes I rinsed the meat well, and dried it in a soft cloth, and fried it in hot oil very quickly.

Dizzyblonde · 06-07-2021 9:51pm

Sounds delicious M, I always struggle with flavours when I make a stir fry.

Mystery Egg · 06-07-2021 10:39pm

Dizzyblonde wrote: »

Sounds delicious M, I always struggle with flavours when I make a stir fry.

I prepare my sauce before I start cooking and taste it as I go along until I'm happy with it. I like a combo of salt, sweet and sour. Sometimes I add heat by way of fresh chilis. With stir fry sauce, where ingredients are concerned, more is more I find. Loads of strong flavours (although I avoid fish sauce because I just don't like it).

When the food is one minute to cooked, I throw in the sauce until it bubbles, and then serve.

We often top the meal with garlic and peanut rayu which adds another layer of salty, spicy crunch.

Hope this helps.

Planet X · 15-07-2021 7:48pm

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117593936#Comment_117593936

Colm Leavy, Lamb's Cross, Sandyford......ordered.

Planet X · 15-07-2021 7:50pm

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A slice of Pastrami and Edam Cheese.

Those Lidl brown buns are rank though!

Oh, the usual pic link is not working.

Dizzyblonde · 15-07-2021 9:07pm

Welcome back everyone!

I had barbecued mini fillets with garlic, soy, sesame and honey. Mr Dizzy had his with sweet chilli and soy. We've been barbecuing and eating outdoors all week, it's been lovely.

I pulled the chicken off the skewers before taking the photo 🙄

Dizzyblonde · 15-07-2021 9:07pm

It seems photos can be added directly now but for some reason mine is sideways!

Here's What I Had For Dinner - Part III - Don't quote pics!

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