What new foods have you tried recently?

[kalidarkone]

I used quinoa for the first time last night. We were meant to be having bulgur wheat but that had run out so it looked like a reasonable alternative. It wasn't awful. Just a bit pointless.

Why? How did you cook it?

 

[belboid]

Why? How did you cook it?

boiled it up like it said on the pack and threw some things that actually taste of something to go with it.

 

[kalidarkone]

boiled it up like it said on the pack and threw some things that actually taste of something to go with it.

I found it uninteresting when I first ever cooked it....but then I found if I dry fried it until it starts to produce an aroma and then add the water (2x) it makes it much better.

 

[belboid]

I found it uninteresting when I first ever cooked it....but then I found if I dry fried it until it starts to produce an aroma and then add the water (2x) it makes it much better.

I'll bear/bare that in mind for the remainder of the packet!

 

[Tankus]

Microwaved a pack...it was pants....think I bought a brace of them too

 

[Tankus]

I would so love a beef chinese curry takeaway , and half and half right now...

 

[chandlerp]

Can't you order one in?

 

[porp]

I went to make hummous but annoyingly had no chickpeas so made it with butter beans instead and it was EVEN better! Chickpeas can do one!!

Liked cos I find butter beans a bit meh usually, speaking as someone who likes beans generally.

Had a version of hummus type thing made with lentils once. Very rich taste and not at at all like super thick cold dahl, like what would happen if I tried to make it!

 

[kalidarkone]

Liked cos I find butter beans a bit meh usually, speaking as someone who likes beans generally.

Had a version of hummus type thing made with lentils once. Very rich taste and not at at all like super thick cold dahl, like what would happen if I tried to make it!

Make it and see!

 

[UnderOpenSky]

Wheat berries. Well I've had them in a microwave pouch of mixed grains, but I've bought quite a few dried ones.

They were OK. Pretty chewy. Maybe cook them even longer next time. Quite full on as the only grain in the meal.

 

[farmerbarleymow]

boiled it up like it said on the pack and threw some things that actually taste of something to go with it.

It's easy to cook in the microwave too in a big pyrex jug. I like quinoa and now you can get it grown in Britain which is good.

 

[seeformiles]

I went to make hummous but annoyingly had no chickpeas so made it with butter beans instead and it was EVEN better! Chickpeas can do one!!

you wait - once the hipsters get hold of this knowledge you’ll be hailed as a Innovative goddess!

 

[trabuquera]

Roast purple sweet potato. Almost unbelievably sweet - like sweet chestnut puree out of a tin - it had even exuded its own mad purple caramel. Delicious but surely a pudding thing rather than usable in salads etc.

 

[Chilli.s]

I found a jar of Gołąbki that the builders left at a friends house, they were going to chuck it away, so I had it, never shy of a free meal.

The verdict is in and it's all positive, tasty tomatoey gravy and what looks like sausage meat in a pancake wrapping but the pancake turns out to be a cabbage leaf. Yum yum, would eat again.

 

[Chz]

Love a good cabbage roll. England seems to be one of the few European countries that doesn't have some version of it as a part of its national cuisine.My babcia always added some rice to pad out the meat.

 

[Chilli.s]

Love a good cabbage roll. England seems to be one of the few European countries that doesn't have some version of it as a part of its national cuisine.My babcia always added some rice to pad out the meat.

Im gonna have a stab at making some.

 

[Mogden]

Mochi is not new to me but this variety is. The best taste of matcha I've had thus far in a ricey glob. It's all fragrant and herby.

Royal Family - Japanese Mochi Rice Cake (Matcha & Red Azuki Bean) (皇族日式草餅(抹茶红豆)) - Wai Yee Hong

Description:Royal Family Japanese Style Mochi Rice Cake (Matcha & Red Azuki Bean) Ready to eat. Consume soon after opening. Storage Condition: Keep away from direct sunlight and store in a cool dry place. May also contain egg, peanut, milk, nuts and sesame.Ingredients:Maltose, Sugar, Glutinous...

shop.waiyeehong.com

 

[Badgers]

Love a good cabbage roll. England seems to be one of the few European countries that doesn't have some version of it as a part of its national cuisine.My babcia always added some rice to pad out the meat.

These look good to me

Budget #lockdown recipe I found here - Easy Cabbage Rolls - Spend With Pennies

 

[Orang Utan]

Just ate a pack of McVities Digestive Marmalade On Toast and can confirm they are delightful

 

[Orang Utan]

Just ate a pack of McVities Strawberrys & Cream and can confirm they are far from delightful

 

[gentlegreen]

Arse - you've reminded me I impulse-bought a packet of Dove Farm digestives the other day ...

I'm trying to remember the last thing I tried that was a disappointment ... all I can think of is one of those weird aloe vera drinks I bought on impulse ...

Limiting myself to vegan food and needing to lose weight helps minimise the risks ...

 

[Orang Utan]

Just ate a pack of McVities Digestive Classic Caramel and can confirm they are quite delightful

 

[gentlegreen]

Dove farm digestives plus Aldi dark Chili chocolate works a little well.
Marzipan works too

 

[dessiato]

I've been making pici, which I really like, so have bought a pasta machine. I've made tagliatelle, udon noodles and ginger biscuits so far. I see a great future for the machine. And a greater waistline.

 

[trabuquera]

Porridge with blackberries in. Neither ingredient new to me but the combo was new and brilliant - highly recommended. With a dab of cream on top you've got something close to blackberry crumble (my favourite pudding in all the world - leftover heated-up crumble is the breakfast of the gods) - only a bit sloppier and made in 3 minutes. This might have to become a routine.

 

[Chilli.s]

Porridge with blackberries in. Neither ingredient new to me but the combo was new and brilliant - highly recommended. With a dab of cream on top you've got something close to blackberry crumble (my favourite pudding in all the world - leftover heated-up crumble is the breakfast of the gods) - only a bit sloppier and made in 3 minutes. This might have to become a routine.

Have you had Cranachan ? I reckon you'll like it.

 

[trabuquera]

Never had cranachan cos not Scottish and the mention of whiskey put me off, but a virgin version sounds like heaven

 

[Chilli.s]

Only needs a taster of whiskey, should be hardly noticeable imho.

I think a rum one with blackberries would be nice.

 

[flypanam]

I bought some fennel and am going to try and pan fry it in breadcrumbs and cheese tomorrow.

 

[danski]

Salt and vinegar rice cakes instead of crisps. Much less fat but still give that salt and vinegar hit.