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

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  • #9392
    con747
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,629 ✭✭✭con747


    Thai red curry with chicken and king prawns and pilau rice.

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    Don't expect anything from life, just be grateful to be alive.



  • #9393
    Dave_The_Sheep
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,504 ✭✭✭Dave_The_Sheep


    Queal, ugh. This week has been depressing. Cannot bloody wait to be back to normal so I can cook something nice again.



  • #9394
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 2,645 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121746821#Comment_121746821

    Oh horrible. :( Hope you feel better soon!

    Last night we had a shop bought lasagna with frozen chips and an Irish salad. Aka tasteless slop with cardboard and crunchy cold water.

    Must improve this evening.



  • #9395
    the beer revolu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,831 ✭✭✭✭the beer revolu


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121749036#Comment_121749036

    So, I assume that, "crunchy cold water", is iceberg lettuce. But, what is, "tasteless slop with cardboard"?

    Or put simply, what is, "Irish salad" to you?



  • #9396
    Planet X
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    No thanks Domino’s……………😀

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  • #9397
    Comerman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,558 ✭✭✭Comerman


    Ditto

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  • #9398
    50HX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,816 ✭✭✭50HX


    Ant recipes @Comerman & @PLANET x

    They look yummser



  • #9399
    50HX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,816 ✭✭✭50HX


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    Spicy beef noodle stir fry with oodles of ginger, garlic & 🌶



  • #9400
    igCorcaigh
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121751053#Comment_121751053

    Nice 👍 can I ask what cut of beef did you use?



  • #9401
    Gloomtastic!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,178 ✭✭✭Gloomtastic!


    I gave in last week and ordered in pizza. We went with Four Star and an extra large Xtra Cheese that didn’t taste of anything.



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  • #9402
    Mr.Wemmick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,217 ✭✭✭Mr.Wemmick


    An easy one pot Rösti with bacon and melted cheese for this evening.

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    ““Half the world is composed of people who have something to say and can't, and the other half who have nothing to say and keep on saying it.” - Robert Frost



  • #9403
    igCorcaigh
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 12,604 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121751155#Comment_121751155

    Four Star must be my least liked mainstream pizzeria.

    My local choices are Four Star and Pizza Max 😔

    I haven't tried the Pizza Max yet, but my expectations are not high. Their garlic chips are nice enough though.



  • #9404
    Comerman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,558 ✭✭✭Comerman


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121750902#Comment_121750902

    I find this app excellent for calculating time etc. That Doug was made Tuesday for Friday and proved at room temperature, too many beers in the fridge 🤣

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fisico.pizzapp



  • #9405
    Dave_The_Sheep
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,504 ✭✭✭Dave_The_Sheep


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    Nice to be able to cook again and not be having takeaway.



  • #9406
    Gremlinertia
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121751211#Comment_121751211

    Could I bother you to ask how you do the rosti bit? Almost always end up too far on the oily end.



  • #9407
    50HX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,816 ✭✭✭50HX


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121751134#Comment_121751134

    I used sirloin, it's mad how even a small cut like 200grm can feed 2 once you bulk up the veg

    I've made this before by coating the beef in flour, Chinese 5 spice, egg etc but I didn't think it was worth the effort

    Now I just coat the bottom of wok with groundnut oil & leave the beef get really brown before turning & a quick flash fry then, it's cooked but not overcooked & chewy iykwim



  • #9408
    Mr.Wemmick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,217 ✭✭✭Mr.Wemmick


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121751341#Comment_121751341

    I have a trick for that: spread the rösti out on grease proof paper in the oven to dry it out and part cook. That way it’s drier when it hits the pan, less greasy & wet. I add the cheese at the end and pop under the grill to finish.

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    ““Half the world is composed of people who have something to say and can't, and the other half who have nothing to say and keep on saying it.” - Robert Frost



  • #9409
    Gremlinertia
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121751388#Comment_121751388

    Ooh and is that pre pan exposure?. So grated, seasoned and oven?.



  • #9410
    Mr.Wemmick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,217 ✭✭✭Mr.Wemmick


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121751406#Comment_121751406

    Yes, to dry it out and prevent it becoming too wet. It then crisps up nicely once in the pan. You can always use a little oil too in the oven if you’re worried it’ll get too dry.

    ““Half the world is composed of people who have something to say and can't, and the other half who have nothing to say and keep on saying it.” - Robert Frost



  • #9411
    Gremlinertia
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 61,742 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gremlinertia


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121751441#Comment_121751441

    That's a great tip. Fantastic thank you!



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  • #9412
    Mr.Wemmick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,217 ✭✭✭Mr.Wemmick


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121751053#Comment_121751053

    Your beef looks lush & delicious. I can never be bothered with the cornflour bit.. truth is I’m often too hungry and don’t want the faff. If I have the time, I’d rather marinade the beef for an hour or longer to strengthen the flavour.

    ““Half the world is composed of people who have something to say and can't, and the other half who have nothing to say and keep on saying it.” - Robert Frost



  • #9413
    igCorcaigh
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 12,604 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121751381#Comment_121751381

    Thanks! I know what you mean... although I haven't tried it with beef, I think velveting chicken in a little corn starch etc (I love Chinese 5 spice!) does produce good results for a stir fry.

    Other than sirloin, does anyone know what type of beef cut I can use for the kind of beef that you get from a Chinese takeaway? I asked in the General thread, but no replies.

    This is the kind of beef I mean, it's wider and not like thin slices that you would get with steak. Perhaps they just get big blocks of beef and slice it? I dunno:

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    Oh, and Happy Chinese New Year to those that celebrate it! 💫



  • #9414
    Mr.Wemmick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,217 ✭✭✭Mr.Wemmick


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121751780#Comment_121751780

    Have you tried rump steak? I prefer it as it’s a lot thicker and more substantial. I’ve never liked thin steak/beef as it’s too easy to over cook it.

    ““Half the world is composed of people who have something to say and can't, and the other half who have nothing to say and keep on saying it.” - Robert Frost



  • #9415
    igCorcaigh
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 12,604 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121751834#Comment_121751834

    I haven't actually, I'm very clueless about most meat cuts (usually just grab the supermarket stuff, and it's not often that I buy red meat), but I will try rump, thank you!



  • #9416
    the beer revolu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,831 ✭✭✭✭the beer revolu


    On the rosti : I always put the grated potato in a thin tea towel and squeeze out as much liquid as I possibly can.

    On stir fried beef : sometimes I'll sear a steak of my choice, then slice it and add at the very end.

    I've also had good results with marinated flank steak (sugar, soy, rice wine, vinegar) sliced and fried. Too tough, I think, if not marinated.



  • #9417
    the beer revolu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,831 ✭✭✭✭the beer revolu


    We're celebrating Chinese New Year today with some friends and family. 9 adults and 2 smallies.

    There's one pescetarian coming for this meatfest so, he'll need looking after, too.

    Saketinis (a kind of gin martini with sake and plum wine and a lychee)

    Aromatic crispy duck pancakes with spiced damson sauce.

    Lo mai gai (glutenous rice wrapped in lotus leaf with a savoury chicken, Chinese sausage, shrimp, mushroom and pork filling).

    Cold beef tendon in soy, vinegar and chilli dressing.

    Sticky, spicy slow cooked pork hock with rice and kai lan.

    Stir fried prawns in coconut milk and coriander.

    Bean curd skin and cucumber salad.

    Maybe another prawn dish and some sort of tofu dish.

    Sesame filled mochi and tinned lychees.

    Tea.

    Will try to remember some pics.

    Post edited by the beer revolu on


  • #9418
    The Nal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,017 ✭✭✭✭The Nal


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121752800#Comment_121752800

    Correction. 10 adults and 2 smallies. Send me your address



  • #9419
    Gloomtastic!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,178 ✭✭✭Gloomtastic!


    Wow, busy day ahead for you both tbr. Good luck to you!

    I’m just doing Sweet & Sour HK-Style Chicken with rice.

    Mrs G! is making Chinese Profiteroles which are profiteroles made on Chinese New Year weekend. 😉



  • #9420
    the beer revolu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,831 ✭✭✭✭the beer revolu


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121752861#Comment_121752861

    Really, most of the work is done, already.



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  • #9421
    the beer revolu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,831 ✭✭✭✭the beer revolu


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    Dessert: Sesame filled mochi balls with lychees (top pic)

    Lo mai gai (next pics)

    Pork hock

    Beef tendon. Cucumber and bean curd salad.

    Duck

    There was a lot of food. Mrs beer's spicy Chinese prawns stole the show, I think!

    Post edited by the beer revolu on


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