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Post by curtaintwitcher on Apr 6, 2015 16:00:22 GMT 7
Many pasta recipes can be prepared with a minimum of fuss and enjoyed with maximum delight:
a) throw 6 cloves chopped garlic and a small chopped red chili into 1/4 cup hot olive oil for about 10 seconds
b) immediately pour over cooked 250 grams of linguine (or any string-type pasta)
c) add freshly ground black pepper and/or freshly grated parmesan to taste
d) garnish with parsley and serve
substitute 100 grams of salted butter for olive oil for a nice change
You can't get faster prep time than that for such good eating...
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Post by Johnny on Apr 6, 2015 17:58:36 GMT 7
Thanks CurtainwItcher, I'll give it a try.
One of my favourite pasta dishes is simple as well.
Fresh tomatoes and garlic simmered for a few minutes, add one or two anchovies.
When the pasta has about 2 minutes remaining I toss in broccoli and then drain and add the tomato sauce.
Lots of parm, it's also not bad as a pasta cold salad.
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Post by cc1 on Apr 6, 2015 21:29:45 GMT 7
Many pasta recipes can be prepared with a minimum of fuss and enjoyed with maximum delight: a) throw 6 cloves chopped garlic and a small chopped red chili into 1/4 cup hot olive oil for about 10 seconds b) immediately pour over cooked 250 grams of linguine (or any string-type pasta) c) add freshly ground black pepper and/or freshly grated parmesan to taste d) garnish with parsley and serve substitute 100 grams of salted butter for olive oil for a nice change You can't get faster prep time than that for such good eating... Comfort food means nothing to difficult or "peasant" food...not comfortable for the (lazy)cook....just kidding |
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Post by cc1 on Apr 6, 2015 21:30:26 GMT 7
Btw I hope the pasta is home made!!!
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Post by billd766 on Apr 7, 2015 19:10:38 GMT 7
Pray tell...Where would one buy a ham hock in Thailand? Or are we talking, pork hock? If you've got a decent fresh market near you, ask them if they can do the cut, but it will be pork hock straight off the pig and you'll have to cure it yourself or whatever they do with them. Villa and TOPS had both imported (NZ/Aus resp.) frozen Lamb Shanks and Pork Hocks but neither were that good or cheap. I've found the fresh counter at Foodland seems to have knowledgeable staff in general. I live in rural Thailand and I normally get my wife to order a whole hind leg of pork, bone in and skin on from the pork lady at the market. It has to be to order as Thais don't normally eat that cut. The last one cost me about 1,300 baht and was about 11kg in weight. After my wife deboned it it was about 8kg, I cut about 3kg off to make roast pork with crackling and made a ham with the rest. That takes about a week to cure and most of the day to cook. I usually cut it into 4 pieces and freeze 3 of them. |
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Post by Johnny on Apr 7, 2015 19:28:13 GMT 7
If you've got a decent fresh market near you, ask them if they can do the cut, but it will be pork hock straight off the pig and you'll have to cure it yourself or whatever they do with them. Villa and TOPS had both imported (NZ/Aus resp.) frozen Lamb Shanks and Pork Hocks but neither were that good or cheap. I've found the fresh counter at Foodland seems to have knowledgeable staff in general. I live in rural Thailand and I normally get my wife to order a whole hind leg of pork, bone in and skin on from the pork lady at the market. It has to be to order as Thais don't normally eat that cut. The last one cost me about 1,300 baht and was about 11kg in weight. After my wife deboned it it was about 8kg, I cut about 3kg off to make roast pork with crackling and made a ham with the rest. That takes about a week to cure and most of the day to cook. I usually cut it into 4 pieces and freeze 3 of them. How did you prepare the ham ? Saltpeter ? I would love to know and tips or secrets you can share. |
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Post by geeweez on Apr 7, 2015 19:46:57 GMT 7
I live in rural Thailand and I normally get my wife to order a whole hind leg of pork, bone in and skin on from the pork lady at the market. It has to be to order as Thais don't normally eat that cut. The last one cost me about 1,300 baht and was about 11kg in weight. After my wife deboned it it was about 8kg, I cut about 3kg off to make roast pork with crackling and made a ham with the rest. That takes about a week to cure and most of the day to cook. I usually cut it into 4 pieces and freeze 3 of them. How did you prepare the ham ? Saltpeter ? I would love to know and tips or secrets you can share. OOOOH Mate....was that pizza terrific tonight!...But dont tell smokie. |
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Post by Johnny on Apr 7, 2015 20:20:11 GMT 7
How did you prepare the ham ? Saltpeter ? I would love to know and tips or secrets you can share. OOOOH Mate....was that pizza terrific tonight!...But dont tell smokie. I need a pizza oven  How good is terrific Geeweez ? Knowing you the cheese probably cost 1000 baht alone, gets pricey doing home made pizza heheheh |
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Post by smokie36 on Apr 7, 2015 23:39:22 GMT 7
OOOOH Mate....was that pizza terrific tonight!...But dont tell smokie. I need a pizza oven How good is terrific Geeweez ? Knowing you the cheese probably cost 1000 baht alone, gets pricey doing home made pizza heheheh I went to Peppina once....jeez they are skimpy on the toppings....good ingredients....but blow me charge me double and load it up....and get some decent chilli oil! |
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Post by smokie36 on Apr 7, 2015 23:40:52 GMT 7
Is a good pizza worth 1000 Baht?....to me a resounding YES....and make sure you got a bucket of beers next to me and a fan blowing....bwahahahaha!
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Post by Johnny on Apr 8, 2015 19:33:59 GMT 7
Is a good pizza worth 1000 Baht?....to me a resounding YES....and make sure you got a bucket of beers next to me and a fan blowing....bwahahahaha! I know what your saying however for me 1000 baht a few years ago was okay for a pizza with the $£ so low it's now $40 or £21, I like my pizza and I find the frozen Waitrose at 169 baht plus a pack of Parma ham (209 baht) and fresh mozzarella (149 baht) equally as good, Pizza has become a home meal at home instead of a dining experience. See what happens when you get old and are on a pension Heheheh |
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Post by geeweez on Apr 8, 2015 19:57:21 GMT 7
1000Baht?....the bloody dough cost that after all the experimenting....  . I think the first successful one cost a grand total of 5400 baht.... |
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Post by Johnny on Apr 8, 2015 20:11:14 GMT 7
1000Baht?....the bloody dough cost that after all the experimenting.... . I think the first successful one cost a grand total of 5400 baht.... Wait until you have fly in a pizza guru from Italy to satisfy your mates. I like lots of cheese btw and non of this vegetarian stuff (well maybe one slice) |
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Post by geeweez on Apr 8, 2015 20:47:31 GMT 7
The Pizza is free....but the entrance fee is ...1 BOTTLE of GJD...
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Post by cc1 on Apr 9, 2015 18:28:05 GMT 7
Pizza Dough:
1000 g flour
15 g yeast
300 ml water
300 ml beer(no smokie not for you-for the dough)
300 ml olive oil
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. I think the first successful one cost a grand total of 5400 baht....
