Recent content by TheOrangeCat

  Yea, the size, fiddly why-am-I-spending-an-hour-doing-this? factor was what was putting me off roasting ... OK, the next batch are getting roasted.

Damn, there is some magnificently hideous offerings on display here! I particularly admire the OP's maiden pic of the bowl of hot vomit.   Hopefully I'll have some monstrosities of my own to contribute soon ... those wasabi seaweed snacks in my cupboard are looking like they need a damn good...

Boo-ya! That picture makes my mouth water. Somebody seriously needs to hurry up and invent a screen that dispenses the food you are looking at online ...   Thanks for the sambal links. 

OP - do you always include the skin after your roast the peppers?   Does the char affect the overall flavor?   I was looking at roasting, but thought you needed to remove the skins (after steaming, in a plastic bag, post-roast) first?

  I shall post a photo when I have it (again-again) tonight ...  :D

  Damn straight ... definitely in my Top 5 favorite dishes.

I am totally and utterly in love with Malaysian food.   IMHO, the fusion of Asian and Indian influences makes for an almost perfect tapestry of tastes and textures. And, of course, the food features some serious chili components.   Last week: beef rendang and a chicken curry served with fried...

As part of my continuing obsession with sweet and heat, I want to make a Thai style sweet dipping sauce, but I want to make it fiery. Not 'edge of endurance' hot, but something with real bite (without being overwhelming).   I'd also like to avoid the corn starch sludge component most recipes...

  That is a great tip ... my peach raspberry ghost sauce creation this weekend was a) rather overshadowed by the raspberries and b) as a consequence a little tart.   Will try the Agave Solution with the next batch.

Quebec, estie ...  :D

Just a quick 'hi'.   Looking forward to being a member, learning and contributing.    

  It is turning into a big beautiful bowl of baddassery ....  :dance:

I'm having a 'use up bits and pieces of fruit' day .. so far I'm pairing three cups of peaches with two cups raspberries and two large naga jolokias (no He Man reason: i was just amazed to see them in the local supermarket and wanted to see if they were actually the real deal ... they were...