Barriehie
Guru
Need to lose a few and not eat as much empty carbs. Trying to eat more nutritionally dense foods, like my non-GMO unmilled wheat berries getting here tomorrow.
What did you cook or eat today (June 2025)?
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I've got limited experience of making Indonesian food. About 15 years ago, someone called me out of the blue and asked if I knew what a "Rice table" was and if I could prepare one for her. With the help of a Penguin book called "South East Asian Food" and some help from the internet, I put together a meal of about 8-10 different dishes.I love that you tried it and enjoyed it! Selamat makan! ( Enjoy your meal) .
Indonesian food is often very easy to make
Since then I've made Indonesian meals quite a few times, although I've got no idea how authentic they are. What I will confirm, however, is what Windigo says: it's often very easy to make.
I'll also say that it's perfect for a mixed group of people. It has a multitude of chicken, pork, beef, fish, seafood, vegetarian and vegan dishes, with some utterly delightful combinations of spices, condiments and flavours. Something for everyone. It's also stunningly colourful and healthy.
badjak
Legendary Member
I'll second that.
It's one of the under-exposed (if that's a word) cuisines.
Although I think a lot of people may have heard of rendang
It's one of the under-exposed (if that's a word) cuisines.
Although I think a lot of people may have heard of rendang
CookieMonster
Veteran
the market had baby (4 ounce / 115g) lobster tails on special.
I like to cut both sides on the bottom - makes getting at the tail meat much easier.
pin the tail flipper for broiling . . .
sweet potato, truffle infused evoo on pasta + a garden salad . . .
I like to cut both sides on the bottom - makes getting at the tail meat much easier.
pin the tail flipper for broiling . . .
sweet potato, truffle infused evoo on pasta + a garden salad . . .
JAS_OH1
Forum GOD!
I understand this, but rice isn't really empty carbs. I realize you are watching what you eat, but I saw your pantry shelf with the rice and it appears you've got quite a bit. I'm just suggesting smaller portions.
This was the first time I’ve seen duck fat of any kind. Never seen tallow.
MANY years ago there was a fast food place called “ Wesson’s” (or something like that). The fries were 1,000 times better than McDonald’s. They fried in tallow. McDonald’s put them out of business.
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Barriehie
Guru
Rendang, still on my to do list...I'll second that.
It's one of the under-exposed (if that's a word) cuisines.
Although I think a lot of people may have heard of rendang
Barriehie
Guru
Okay, now I had to add it up. 52 lbs., assorted...
JAS_OH1
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I've got maybe 8 pounds assorted types. I see sushi hand rolls and paella in my near future.Okay, now I had to add it up. 52 lbs., assorted...
badjak
Legendary Member
I generally have about 8 to 15 kg in stock, but that includes the rice for my dogs
JAS_OH1
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I'm thinking Pippi might not be on board with rice so much, maybe a little if mixed in with meat?
Barriehie
Guru
Rice that's been cooked in the leftover meat water and has a few bits in it too.
badjak
Legendary Member
We'll be told of pretty soon, but my boys get beef bones or chicken feet with their rice.
Me on the other hand is eating lentils today. Maybe with rice, maybe not.
I haven't decided yet.
Red lentils, ginger, chili, garlic and tomatillo's. And some Sri Lankan curry powder that I still got.
Me on the other hand is eating lentils today. Maybe with rice, maybe not.
I haven't decided yet.
Red lentils, ginger, chili, garlic and tomatillo's. And some Sri Lankan curry powder that I still got.
Brunch was homemade tomato salad (tomatoes, olive oil, water/ice, salt, pepper, loads of fresh basil and garlic), fresh cut pineapple and bakery seeded semolina bread to dip in salad.
Too hot to do much cooking. Dinner will probably be take-out pastrami and corned beef plater (rye bread and pickles provided on side) and more green or tomato salad.
BTW - When did Ronzoni start selling Pastina again? Saw it on the shelf when I went shopping.
Too hot to do much cooking. Dinner will probably be take-out pastrami and corned beef plater (rye bread and pickles provided on side) and more green or tomato salad.
BTW - When did Ronzoni start selling Pastina again? Saw it on the shelf when I went shopping.