Foreign Food

[Borachio]

To be frank, I think you're probably right. The science of cookery indicates that the butter, or cream, is to keep the scone, or other dough/cake like substance, from going soggy under the influence of whatever filling you're next going to apply. Though in the case of jam, I don't think this is much of a risk.

Am I getting too technical for you? Do say.

 

[W|M]

Indian food

 

[Antilogic]

I'm a real fan of saag paneer with naan, and I don't know why.

 

[Takhisis]

To be frank, I think you're probably right. The science of cookery indicates that the butter, or cream, is to keep the scone, or other dough/cake like substance, from going soggy under the influence of whatever filling you're next going to apply. Though in the case of jam, I don't think this is much of a risk.

Am I getting too technical for you? Do say.

Well, no, it simply tastes better and has been done in the family for way too long to remember, so anyone not doing it that way is a pansy and that's that.

 

[Quintillus]

I'm a fan of Cornish pasties. They're difficult to find in the States, though. I've only come across them twice. British food in general is tough to find in the States, at least if you want something beyond fish and chips.

Are we supposed to discuss food that's from countries that we don't live in, or from the countries we do live in? I.E. should I discuss food that's foreign to me, or foreign to people who aren't from where I'm from?

If it's the former, two of my up-and-coming favorites lately have been Pad Thai and risotto. There's a restaurant within walking distance of me that has killer pad thai at inexpensive prices, which is great. The risotto I make at home. I used to dislike risotto, but that was when I'd only ever had the type that you can buy in a box in America that is not very good. Once I made it from scratch from arborio rice, I was a convert. Cooked properly, it's delicious. I am curious how common mushrooms are in risotto. I've yet to make it with mushrooms (going with onions instead), but I've had several (American) people be surprised that I make risotto without mushrooms.

 

[Kyriakos]

I see that no one is a fan of english university meals.

 

[W|M]

That plate looks pretty good to me

 

[Mouthwash]

Mr Wash originally posted this link.

I'm still reading it. And looking at the pictures.

I should reiterate that I'm planning to eventually sample every one of these. With the possible exception of the sushi.

 

[Antilogic]

If it's the former, two of my up-and-coming favorites lately have been Pad Thai and risotto. There's a restaurant within walking distance of me that has killer pad thai at inexpensive prices, which is great. The risotto I make at home. I used to dislike risotto, but that was when I'd only ever had the type that you can buy in a box in America that is not very good. Once I made it from scratch from arborio rice, I was a convert. Cooked properly, it's delicious. I am curious how common mushrooms are in risotto. I've yet to make it with mushrooms (going with onions instead), but I've had several (American) people be surprised that I make risotto without mushrooms.

I've had mushrooms in risottos, but I've only had it a couple of times.

That plate looks pretty good to me

Those beans look strange and unappetizing. The sausage looks like something I cannot get past the auto-censor.

I should reiterate that I'm planning to eventually sample every one of these. With the possible exception of the sushi.

Mouthwash-san, you are missing out!

 

[dot]

Mouthwash-san, you are missing out!

I agree. There's good and tasty sushi. And there's bad sushi. And to me - without being an expert on it - the differences seems to be rather big. So, in case the first try is disappointing, don't give up too soon. Because when done really fresh with some really fine soy sauce and wasabi and ginger ... oh boy, you ARE missing out!

Just my 2 , howsoever.

 

[W|M]

Those beans look strange and unappetizing. The sausage looks like something I cannot get past the auto-censor.

While the individual parts of the plate aren't too appetizing by themselves, they really fit in well together. The beans are a staple of British cuisine, and ugly food doesn't necessarily mean food that tastes bad.

 

[Camikaze]

I agree. There's good and tasty sushi. And there's bad sushi. And to me - without being an expert on it - the differences seems to be rather big. So, in case the first try is disappointing, don't give up too soon. Because when done really fresh with some really fine soy sauce and wasabi and ginger ... oh boy, you ARE missing out!

Just my 2 , howsoever.

Indeed, I never thought all that highly of sushi, but then I tried some high-quality nigiri sushi with really good ingredients. And it was amazing, one of the best food experiences I've ever had.

 

[Kyriakos]

While the individual parts of the plate aren't too appetizing by themselves, they really fit in well together. The beans are a staple of British cuisine, and ugly food doesn't necessarily mean food that tastes bad.

Well, back in the bleak late 90s, in bleak Essex uni, virtually all of the students who ate in the uni were ordering this simple meal. Although there was another eatery/related establishment in the campus, but i never used it...

 

[Traitorfish]

Things have changed these last twenty years. Today's students mostly consist on energy drinks and their own salty tears.

 

[Mouthwash]

I agree. There's good and tasty sushi. And there's bad sushi. And to me - without being an expert on it - the differences seems to be rather big. So, in case the first try is disappointing, don't give up too soon. Because when done really fresh with some really fine soy sauce and wasabi and ginger ... oh boy, you ARE missing out!

Just my 2 , howsoever.

Well, actually, I was talking about the whole parasite thing. I'm scared to try it.

 

[Borachio]

I see that no one is a fan of english university meals.

Those chips don't look too bad.

But the general rule of thumb is: avoid the sausages (unless you really don't mind not knowing what you're eating), and baked beans come with 2 or 3 weeks supply of both sugar and salt in every serving.

Amazingly, I've heard, the UK consumes more baked beans than all other nations combined.

There's nothing wrong with flageolet beans, per se (indeed they're a perfectly good source of vegetable protein, imo). Just baked beans in a tin.

 

[Kyriakos]

Yes, i once ate one of those "sausages", and it has to be said that it does not really taste much like any known meat & i am sure it would be infinitely worse to try to eat it after it stops being as warm as when served...

The fries were ok, nothing special.

The beans are miserable, but still better than the "sausage".

*

"Fish n chips" is closer to being half-decent, though. At least the one i had in the airport while waiting to board some flight back home

Although the fish bit does look like they took the fish, cut its head off, and deep-fried the rest which then took the form of an arthropod (which i suppose is what they did anyway).

 

[Borachio]

I'm not a fussy eater. But I once tried to eat a "sausage" sandwich in a tiny Welsh bus station. I think it had been kept in a warmer cabinet for maybe two or three days. It was inedible. This was a great disappointment to me, as I was extremely hungry at the time and I would have eaten anything.

 

[Quackers]

The first error was stepping foot in Wales.

 

[Traitorfish]

If he was stepping into Wales, he was already in England, so things were hardly going to get any worse.