The Spice Bag is Irelands favorite food

Gravelly · 19-10-2018 3:18pm

YouSavedMyLife wrote: »

Ireland has a terrible food culture compared to the rest of the world. After 10pm the only places you can get food is ****ty takeaways and fast food chains. Even if you go into town most likely you will still only get takeaways. It's a joke

There's an Indian guy working in our company who claims that he is within walking distance of more good Indian restaurants in Dublin than he was at home in Mumbai!

Gravelly · 19-10-2018 3:20pm

JohnnyFlash wrote: »

Tastes vary I suppose. Sugar, salt and saturated fat tend to appeal to some people. It’s a reheat and serve operation using standard portions of meat, veg, sauce, and rice. There’s about 4.50 profit per meal excluding drinks - that’s slightly better than the Supermacs/McDonalds profit per unit serving.

Wow, if that's true, that's a fantastic business model. Didn't think they were making anything like that per meal. You'd be insane, from a business point of view, to open any other kind of restaurant, as I'd imagine the cost/margin ratio would be nowhere near as good.

super_furry · 19-10-2018 3:44pm

My problem with the spice bag is that chips from the Chinese are almost always crap. You're better off getting shredded chicken, fried rice and a curry sauce.

OldMrBrennan83 · 19-10-2018 3:47pm

super_furry wrote: »

My problem with the spice bag is that chips from the Chinese are almost always crap. You're better off getting shredded chicken, fried rice and a curry sauce.

My local Chinese has nicer chips than any other takeaway I buy from.

Anyway, bad chips are still > any rice.

horseofstone · 20-10-2018 8:14pm

The kfc ricebox with fillet chicken tastes lovely and only about 600 calories.good value too at only €6.had it a few times dis week,nicest chicken around

uncommon_name · 22-10-2018 9:30am

horseofstone wrote: »

The kfc ricebox with fillet chicken tastes lovely and only about 600 calories.good value too at only €6.had it a few times dis week,nicest chicken around

this*

Cee-Jay-Cee · 23-10-2018 2:35pm

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

A Chinese/Asian restaurant in my home town won the take-away of the year with the spice bag being their no.1 seller.

I have never been in it and have never had a spice bag from anywhere but by the power of advertising, I will be having a spice bag from Bamboo Court tonight.

Just to update this, I had a 'spice bag' from the place that won the award, it was my first and last time having a spice bag, it was ok but nothing special and I cant see myself bothering with it again. I'll stick with my Singapore fried rice from now on.

JohnCleary · 23-10-2018 2:47pm

horseofstone wrote: »

The kfc ricebox with fillet chicken tastes lovely and only about 600 calories.good value too at only €6.had it a few times dis week,nicest chicken around

Or for an extra euro you could go to an independent burrito place and get a chicken box with all freshly made ingredients, not processed crap*

* I'm just giving one example, Tucos in Galway. They prepare everything fresh that morning, use only ovens (they don't have deep fryers). Independently owned. Other chain places of similar value, not quite as nice are Boojum and Tolteca, but still deserve a mention.

Boom_Bap · 23-10-2018 2:47pm

Never rub your eyes after eating a Spice Bag.

Or do and make some sort of claim against the establishment you've purchased from for a little bit of compo.

23-10-2018 2:49pm

Boom_Bap wrote: »

Never rub your eyes after eating a Spice Bag.

Or do and make some sort of claim against the establishment you've purchased from for a little bit of compo.

After touching chilli always wash your hands before touching your eyes, or your penis. Or somebody else’s penis. Just wash your hands!

JohnCleary · 23-10-2018 2:49pm

Or, make yer own pizza....

Use a wrap as the base

Tinned tomatos, garlic, basil, spices etc... - all into the blender until you have a nice sauce.

Poach some chicken, 'pull' it to break it up and marinate in some spices.

Bit of Mozeralla on top.

In the oven for about 7 - 9 minutes.

'Healthy' pizza. I know i'm going off topic, but made this yesterday and it was savage.

23-10-2018 2:51pm

JohnCleary wrote: »

Or, make yer own pizza....

Use a wrap as the base

Tinned tomatos, garlic, basil, spices etc... - all into the blender until you have a nice sauce.

Poach some chicken, 'pull' it to break it up and marinate in some spices.

Bit of Mozeralla on top.

In the oven for about 7 - 9 minutes.

'Healthy' pizza. I know i'm going off topic, but made this yesterday and it was savage.

That’s no a pizza that’s a wrap with tomato mozzarella and chicken

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts · 23-10-2018 2:51pm

Greyfox wrote: »

Chicken balls from lambs in Ballyfermot with curry sauce.. absolutely devine

I’ve never eaten a chicken ball that wasn’t rotten. Impregnated with a thick layer of greasy batter. Maybe you know the one place in the country that actually has nice ones but I doubt it somehow.

Dr Bob · 23-10-2018 2:54pm

Never had one .
Surely at this point the Chicken Fillet Roll is Ireland's favourite food?;)

Hoboo · 23-10-2018 2:55pm

JohnCleary wrote: »

Or, make yer own pizza....

Use a wrap as the base

Tinned tomatos, garlic, basil, spices etc... - all into the blender until you have a nice sauce.

Poach some chicken, 'pull' it to break it up and marinate in some spices.

Bit of Mozeralla on top.

In the oven for about 7 - 9 minutes.

'Healthy' pizza. I know i'm going off topic, but made this yesterday and it was savage.

Try using a naan bread.

hellsing101 · 23-10-2018 3:08pm

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

Just to update this, I had a 'spice bag' from the place that won the award, it was my first and last time having a spice bag, it was ok but nothing special and I cant see myself bothering with it again. I'll stick with my Singapore fried rice from now on.

They do a lovely Malaysian Lamb.

I also had their spice bag and didn't think much of it, very salty, if that is the best one in Ireland then I don't know what is going on.

Boom_Bap · 23-10-2018 3:10pm

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts wrote: »

I’ve never eaten a chicken ball that wasn’t rotten. Impregnated with a thick layer of greasy batter. Maybe you know the one place in the country that actually has nice ones but I doubt it somehow.

there's chicken balls in Dunnes that you can buy and heat up in the oven. they don't have that layer of grease on them and make them super nice.

super_furry · 23-10-2018 3:12pm

Boom_Bap wrote: »

Never rub your eyes after eating a Spice Bag.

Or do and make some sort of claim against the establishment you've purchased from for a little bit of compo.

Few things are guaranteed to make your eyes water like going to the jacks after cutting chillies without washing your hands first.

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts · 23-10-2018 3:34pm

Boom_Bap wrote: »

there's chicken balls in Dunnes that you can buy and heat up in the oven. they don't have that layer of grease on them and make them super nice.

I’m talking about ones from takeaways! People seem to like the thick layer of greasy batter for some reason.

Jelle1880 · 23-10-2018 3:43pm

Melody Fancy LaborerMGS wrote: »

Salt and chilli chips & (usually) crispy chicken strips. With some chilli and onion. In a bag. Spicy. In a bag. Spice. Bag?

Sounds ****ing unreal tbf

JohnCleary · 23-10-2018 3:46pm

Melody Fancy LaborerMGS wrote: »

That’s no a pizza that’s a wrap with tomato mozzarella and chicken

Hoboo wrote: »

Try using a naan bread.

The whole point is to cut out the bread (as much as possible) - I had this 'pizza' in Bangkok and fell in love with it. Suits me, anyway.

OldMrBrennan83 · 23-10-2018 3:51pm

People are saying greasy batter like it's a bad thing.

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts · 23-10-2018 6:47pm

Patww79 wrote: »

People are saying greasy batter like it's a bad thing.

It is! The best chipper chips are fried in oil without the oil impregnating the chips. The oil has to be the right temperature. Just a light coating of oil please. Greasy batter is sickening stuff.

OldMrBrennan83 · 23-10-2018 6:48pm

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts wrote: »

It is! The best chipper chips are fried in oil without the oil impregnating the chips. The oil has to be the right temperature. Just a light coating of oil please. Greasy batter is sickening stuff.

It is if you don't like it.

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts · 23-10-2018 7:42pm

Patww79 wrote: »

It is if you don't like it.

Obviously.

McCrack · 23-10-2018 9:55pm

Hoboo wrote: »

Try using a naan bread.

Saying "naan bread" is just saying bread twice

23-10-2018 9:57pm

McCrack wrote: »

Saying "naan bread" is just saying bread twice

trying using bread bread

Hoboo · 23-10-2018 10:30pm

JohnCleary wrote: »

The whole point is to cut out the bread (as much as possible) - I had this 'pizza' in Bangkok and fell in love with it. Suits me, anyway.

Fond of using a wrap myself, just making a suggestion of an alternative. Poached chicken sounds gross though.

Hoboo · 23-10-2018 10:33pm

McCrack wrote: »

Saying "naan bread" is just saying bread twice

No, I was calling him bread.

JohnCleary · 23-10-2018 10:59pm

Hoboo wrote: »

Fond of using a wrap myself, just making a suggestion of an alternative. Poached chicken sounds gross though.

I'm going to try the Naan next time i'm in a carb mood, cheers for the suggestion

The poached chicken isin't gross. Well, it is when it's only poacked. Once poached, it's then pulled and mixed with plenty of herbs / spices and left to marinate (I know, marinating usually done before cooking) - Weirdly enough, if I pick a bit to eat straight from the bowl, it's nice.

I just can't imagine being easily able to pull chicken if not poached.

Korvanica · 24-10-2018 7:47am

JohnCleary wrote: »

I'm going to try the Naan next time i'm in a carb mood, cheers for the suggestion

The poached chicken isin't gross. Well, it is when it's only poacked. Once poached, it's then pulled and mixed with plenty of herbs / spices and left to marinate (I know, marinating usually done before cooking) - Weirdly enough, if I pick a bit to eat straight from the bowl, it's nice.

I just can't imagine being easily able to pull chicken if not poached.

Sheet of puff pastry. Eggwash it and bake it for 5 minutes on high. Then put your toppings on. Thats another one to try.

Spice bag pizza now, that'd be class.

OldMrBrennan83 · 24-10-2018 7:49am

Korvanica wrote: »

Sheet of puff pastry. Eggwash it and bake it for 5 minutes on high. Then put your toppings on. Thats another one to try.

Spice bag pizza now, that'd be class.

I had one some time I was staying away for work, could have been in Longford. It was a fine feed.

25-10-2018 9:43pm

Well a local Chinese is offering not a spice bag.

But

A spicy ball bag. :pac:

Smiles35 · 28-10-2018 4:03pm

Kissy Lips wrote: »

Never tried a spice bag. If I wanted to try an nice one in South or Central Dublin where should I go?

Sunflower , Templeogue, serious testing of spices went on there.

Harry Palmr · 28-10-2018 4:17pm

Will vomit improve it's piquancy?

Smiles35 · 28-10-2018 4:48pm

Harry Palmr wrote: »

Will vomit improve it's piquancy?

The acidity of the tomatoes enhances the piquancy of both base and toppings regarding a pizza.

JasonStatham · 04-01-2021 12:49pm

. Never heard of it. Sounds awful. Chips? And Spices? That's just wrong on so many levels.

Fritzbox · 04-01-2021 1:19pm

Do they still serve chips with lasagne in Ireland?

I explained it to a restaurant owner here in Germany - he laughed at the idea.

ohnonotgmail · 04-01-2021 1:24pm

Fritzbox wrote: »

Do they still serve chips with lasagne in Ireland?

I explained it to a restaurant owner here in Germany - he laughed at the idea.

why wouldn't they?

fergiesfolly · 04-01-2021 1:26pm

Fritzbox wrote: »

Do they still serve chips with lasagne in Ireland?

I explained it to a restaurant owner here in Germany - he laughed at the idea.

No. We've gone all hipster. It's potato skins now.

retalivity · 04-01-2021 1:29pm

Its a shame that nearly all chinese takeaways dont open til 4-5...id murder a spicebag for lunch.

Mimon · 04-01-2021 1:32pm

Couple of were ordering Sushi and other Japanese food at work and young Dub woman asks if they have spice bags. FFS broaden your culinary horizons love :pac:

Fritzbox · 04-01-2021 1:32pm

fergiesfolly wrote: »

No. We've gone all hipster. It's potato skins now.

Like this?

salmocab · 04-01-2021 1:34pm

Fritzbox wrote: »

Do they still serve chips with lasagne in Ireland?

I explained it to a restaurant owner here in Germany - he laughed at the idea.

A country that eats hog anus in a tube as a national dish.

The J Stands for Jay · 04-01-2021 1:34pm

fergiesfolly wrote: »

No. We've gone all hipster. It's potato skins now.

Is 2007 hipster territory now?

The J Stands for Jay · 04-01-2021 1:35pm

I've never seen a spice bag.

Fritzbox · 04-01-2021 1:36pm

ohnonotgmail wrote: »

why wouldn't they?

I guess if they want to order it, why not?

Do they normally order spuds (mashed, boiled, etc.) with Spaghetti Bolognese in Ireland?

salmocab · 04-01-2021 1:38pm

McGaggs wrote: »

I've never seen a spice bag.

It’s a thing from a Chinese takeaway, most probably haven’t and the survey from 2 years ago was by a food delivery crowd. The sniggering and feeling superior is laughable it’s a fast food thing nothing more.

ohnonotgmail · 04-01-2021 1:38pm

Fritzbox wrote: »

I guess if they want to order it, why not?

Do they normally order spuds (mashed, boiled, etc.) with Spaghetti Bolognese in Ireland?

no, dont be silly.

Fritzbox · 04-01-2021 1:40pm

salmocab wrote: »

A country that eats hog anus in a tube as a national dish.

You mean that stinky sausage - that's French cuisine surely?

You might have in mind Saumagen, which doesn't sound unappetising to me (never tried it though).

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

The Spice Bag is Irelands favorite food

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