Aldi... what do you recommend?

Icsics

What are the wedges like?

RhubarbCrumble

Icsics wrote: »

What are the wedges like?

The 'Specially Selected' ones in the black bag are lovely.

Icsics

RhubarbCrumble wrote: »

The 'Specially Selected' ones in the black bag are lovely.

Thanks, are there sweet potato wedges?

RhubarbCrumble

Icsics wrote: »

Thanks, are there sweet potato wedges?

No, they're just regular, but I think they do sweet potato wedges too. If not, Tesco definitely do.

Icsics

RhubarbCrumble wrote: »

No, they're just regular, but I think they do sweet potato wedges too. If not, Tesco definitely do.

That’s great Rhubarb, picked them up to try tonight, thanks

LirW

RhubarbCrumble wrote: »

The 'Specially Selected' ones in the black bag are lovely.

They are absolutely gorgeous and the nicest ones that you can buy imo.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

Icsics wrote: »

Thanks, are there sweet potato wedges?

They do sweet potato fries in the same range and they taste exactly like the ones you pay more than twice the price for in Dunnes.

Thargor

RhubarbCrumble wrote: »

The 'Specially Selected' ones in the black bag are lovely.

Are these absolutely massive? They feel like whole spuds in the bag when I picked it up.

B0jangles

Thargor wrote: »

Are these absolutely massive? They feel like whole spuds in the bag when I picked it up.

I got a bag a while ago and yes, they were absolutely massive - like if you were to cut a 6-inch long spud which weighed over a pound into about 6 wedges - big.

I didn't like them at all - the ratio of crispy outsides to fluffy insides is all wrong.

Icsics

RhubarbCrumble wrote: »

The 'Specially Selected' ones in the black bag are lovely.

They were lovely & very filling

HeidiHeidi

caviardreams wrote: »

Excellent news re the 5 bar chocolate bars - can put my placards away now :D

Out of interest do they still have the new lindt-style ones as well or have they abandoned them?

Not a clue - the sea-salt ones caught my eye, I copped the 5 bars were back and thought of this thread, and then I removed myself sharpish from the chocolate department!

Thargor

B0jangles wrote: »

I got a bag a while ago and yes, they were absolutely massive - like if you were to cut a 6-inch long spud which weighed over a pound into about 6 wedges - big.

I didn't like them at all - the ratio of crispy outsides to fluffy insides is all wrong.

Yeah I dont like that at all, cant get good wedges anywhere, spicy ones I mean, even the ones from deli counters are bland as feck, I remember when they first appeared back in the day and they would burn the mouth off you. Even McCain super hot or whatever they were called a while ago were just bland with a bit of a salty taste, might have to have a go at homemade.

wonski

Thargor wrote: »

Yeah I dont like that at all, cant get good wedges anywhere, spicy ones I mean, even the ones from deli counters are bland as feck, I remember when they first appeared back in the day and they would burn the mouth off you. Even McCain super hot or whatever they were called a while ago were just bland with a bit of a salty taste, might have to have a go at homemade.

Just slice them the way you like and add the seasoning (if you like the taste, check the label to see what they add).

Easy.

LirW

So after the wedges in the black bag were such a success I got the Maris Piper crinkle cut chips, 1,5kg for 1.99. They are equally gorgeous!

I had the rest of the normal wedges from Aldi and some of the fancy ones, to use the rests in the bag up. You can see and taste the difference, it's enormous.

autumnbelle

I picked up the sweet potato burgers today to bring for lunch tomorrow, they were along side the cous cous and falafel. There was beetroot burgers too. Anyone tried either of these?

Rfrip

autumnbelle wrote: »

I picked up the sweet potato burgers today to bring for lunch tomorrow, they were along side the cous cous and falafel. There was beetroot burgers too. Anyone tried either of these?

I didn’t like them myself tbh. Very dry

iora_rua

autumnbelle wrote: »

I picked up the sweet potato burgers today to bring for lunch tomorrow, they were along side the cous cous and falafel. There was beetroot burgers too. Anyone tried either of these?

Snap! Also bought these today. Not tried them yet. Will try throwing some Hellmans mayo over them, see if that reduces dryness.

Alun

I had them the other day, and as others have said were a bit dry, but a dollop of sweet chilli sauce sorted that out

Have the beetroot ones in the fridge for tomorrow, so fingers crossed.

rubadub

wonski wrote: »

Just slice them the way you like and add the seasoning (if you like the taste, check the label to see what they add).

Easy.

+1, I will lash out almost an entire bag onto the likes of a baking tray and throw back in over or undersized bits. It you get very large ones I would cut them in half, I find a butchers knife is best, with a folded towel over the top so you can just sink the blade through easily.

I have had 2 bags on the go to get several "lots" of uniform sized stuff to cook.

Thargor

I bought a haggis for €2, never had it before, anybody tried them yet?

Mystery Egg

Thargor wrote: »

I bought a haggis for €2, never had it before, anybody tried them yet?

I've not tried that brand, but haggis is lovely. Have it with buttery mashed potatoes and mashed turnip. Yum.

Alun

Thargor wrote: »

I bought a haggis for €2, never had it before, anybody tried them yet?

Had one last year, quite liked it actually. They can be a bit dry sometimes though.

odyssey06

ALDI are selling off a Scotch whisky gift set, three single malt 'minis' from the Highlands & Islands, and a Glencairn-style whisk(e)y tasting glass.
It's now €10 reduced from €20. Might be a nice one to crack open on Burns Night!

NIMAN

odyssey06 wrote: »

ALDI are selling off a Scotch whisky gift set, three single malt 'minis' from the Highlands & Islands, and a Glencairn-style whisk(e)y tasting glass.
It's now €10 reduced from €20. Might be a nice one to crack open on Burns Night!

Sounds like its at a realistic price now. €20 was too much

Kat1170

Mystery Egg wrote: »

I've not tried that brand, but haggis is lovely. Have it with buttery mashed potatoes and mashed turnip. Yum.

Please, Neeps and Tatties if you will.

.

54and56

Mystery Egg wrote: »

I've not tried that brand, but haggis is lovely. Have it with buttery mashed potatoes and mashed turnip. Yum.

I had haggis, neeps (turnips) and tatties (spuds) many years ago and liked it so decided to subject my family to an Aldi haggis last year and in a word it was manky, really horrible. I don't think it was how it was cooked as the process IIRC is fairly foolproof and basically just involves warming the haggis and serving.

Does anyone know if this is the same brand / style as last year? If not I'd be prepared to give it another go.

Gloomtastic!

Had the Aldi Haggis last night, it was lovely!

the beer revolu

Je_suis_Jean wrote: »

I had haggis, neeps (turnips) and tatties (spuds) many years ago and liked it so decided to subject my family to an Aldi haggis last year and in a word it was manky, really horrible. I don't think it was how it was cooked as the process IIRC is fairly foolproof and basically just involves warming the haggis and serving.

Does anyone know if this is the same brand / style as last year? If not I'd be prepared to give it another go.

I remember getting a haggis in Aldi before and really not liking it. I can't remember the brand, though.
I really like the M&S one. More expensive but really tasty and nice texture.

igCorcaigh

Interestingly enough, haggis is banned in the US, as they consider lungs to be inedible. (perhaps they are right).

vicwatson

igCorcaigh wrote: »

Interestingly enough, haggis is banned in the US, as they consider lungs to be inedible. (perhaps they are right).

Ah don't mind them, they've also banned Kinder Eggs in case children choke on the toy :rolleyes: