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Here's What I Had For Dinner - Part III - Don't quote pics!

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  • #7892
    Mystery Egg
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 2,605 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mystery Egg


    igCorcaigh, I had expected to see a bit of chopped onion in there!



  • #7893
    igCorcaigh
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 11,597 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119918248#Comment_119918248

    I resisted my impulse to put chopped onion in there @Mystery Egg, as it was my first attempt, but after finding that the risk of them falling apart is not so great, I will definitely be including chopped onion in the next burger.

    Controversial opinion here: Raw onion is better than caramelised. There, I said it.



  • #7894
    the beer revolu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,079 ✭✭✭✭the beer revolu


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119918345#Comment_119918345

    Ah here! (to the raw/caramelised comment)

    Onion in a burger just reminds me of the really thick, hard, dry, overcooked, homemade burgers of my childhood.

    My mother was a great cook and I liked them at the time but I really wouldn't be bothered eating that type of burger now.



  • #7895
    igCorcaigh
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 11,597 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119918369#Comment_119918369

    Ah, we didn't get much burgers growing up at home, but you are reminding me of the burger shacks they had at the beach back in the 80's. Nasty dried burgers with raw onion and Kandee ketchup. Ah...



  • #7896
    Dave_The_Sheep
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,399 ✭✭✭Dave_The_Sheep


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    Squash, radicchio and sage rissotto. Bunged some diced chicken in at the end as well. Decent.



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  • #7897
    TheKBizzle
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 535 Mod ✭✭✭✭TheKBizzle


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    Roast beef, mash and veg for housemates. Reverse seared the roast and then sous vide for two hours.



  • #7898
    bmc58
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,950 ✭✭✭bmc58


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117843718#Comment_117843718

    looks ok,bit of fresh parsley sprinkled over the potatoes would improve the look though.



  • #7899
    the beer revolu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,079 ✭✭✭✭the beer revolu


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119921160#Comment_119921160

    You went back over a year to critique someone's dinner??



  • #7900
    bmc58
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,950 ✭✭✭bmc58


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119922820#Comment_119922820

    Was just looking through the threads last night (nothing better to do) and has a look at the posts.Didn't realise they were from a year ago.Gave my opinion on the dish,did I say something nasty?.What's your problem?



  • #7901
    Mystery Egg
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 2,605 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mystery Egg


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119925018#Comment_119925018

    Moderator here.

    You're a new poster. Welcome to the food forum. This thread has been running for years. Your first foray in was to critique somebody's dinner from a year ago. Not a big deal but really no need to do that.

    Instead of critiquing someone's meal from a year ago, why not tell us what you had for dinner last night? Or what you're planning for tonight? Then you'll be in the spirit of things.



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  • #7902
    bmc58
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,950 ✭✭✭bmc58


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119925061#Comment_119925061

    Thanks,didn't mean to cause offence,just gave an honest opinion on the meal I saw.

    Post edited by bmc58 on


  • #7903
    bmc58
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,950 ✭✭✭bmc58


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119918248#Comment_119918248

    As a new poster on this forum,I'm just wondering what was the difference between my post and yours?



  • #7904
    woodchuck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,411 ✭✭✭✭woodchuck


    Homemade chicken satay

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  • #7905
    Mystery Egg
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 2,605 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mystery Egg


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119925368#Comment_119925368

    igCorcaigh had said they wanted to make their own burgers recently, and mentioned that they love chopped onion in a home made burger, and we all had a chat about how to make the perfect home made burger.

    Context is everything!



  • #7906
    Mystery Egg
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 2,605 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mystery Egg


    I made a fakeaway spice bag tonight in the air fryer with ChanChan seasoning and Mayflower curry sauce. Absolutely delish.

    IMG_20221126_192655.jpg




  • #7907
    con747
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,658 ✭✭✭con747


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119925804#Comment_119925804

    Chips look great, Mayflower curry is one of my favourites.

    Don't expect anything from life, just be grateful to be alive.



  • #7908
    igCorcaigh
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 11,597 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    Oh that looks great @Mystery Egg, I had to Google the ChanChan spice mix, but it seems like it could be very good, with the fragrant spices that I love: Star Anise · Fennel · Cardamom · Chinese Cassia · Szechuan Peppercorn (zing!) · Ginger.

    I do recognise the branding though, maybe I saw it in Aldi? Not sure...

    The Mayflower curry is one of my favourites too!



  • #7909
    Mystery Egg
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 2,605 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mystery Egg


    The ChanChan is good - I added a sprinkle of sugar too, which my local Chinese definitely does. It was quite possibly Aldi, I bought it a couple of months back!

    Only just discovered Mayflower curry sauce a few weeks back when my friend gave me a box of it. It's the closest I've come to making Chinese style curry sauce at home and as a small surprising bonus, it's somehow extremely low in calories.



  • #7910
    igCorcaigh
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 11,597 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    Oh, I'll be sprinkling a bit of sugar (and MSG!) with it too, good tip @Mystery Egg!



  • #7911
    Mystery Egg
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 2,605 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mystery Egg


    We had a stuffed turkey joint from Lidl tonight, with baked potatoes, mixed veg and gravy. Desert was apple crumble and custard.



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  • #7912
    igCorcaigh
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 11,597 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    I'm pimping those potato/bacon/cream packets from Lidl with extra bacon, garlic, onion, grainy mustard and creme fraiche. To go with salmon and green beans.



  • #7913
    igCorcaigh
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 11,597 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119929416#Comment_119929416
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    ...



  • #7914
    Shenshen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,453 ✭✭✭Shenshen


    We had mushroom and pea risotto on Saturday :

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    I deliberately made enough to have leftovers, so yesterday, we had arancini made from the leftover risotto, with a romesco-style sauce :


    Arancini with romesco.jpg


    Absolutely NO leftovers from this one. I've come to the point where I'm making risotto just so I can then make arancini....



  • #7915
    Mystery Egg
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 2,605 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mystery Egg


    I have no interest in risotto but I loooooove arancini.



  • #7916
    Mystery Egg
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 2,605 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mystery Egg


    We had chicken and broccoli bake tonight, made from leftover roast chicken, topped with sliced potatoes brushed with garlic oil.

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  • #7917
    igCorcaigh
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 11,597 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    Looks amazing @Mystery Egg! Do you have to parboil the potatoes first? I haven't had an oven until recently, so would love to try to make some root veg or potato type gratin dish in the oven.



  • #7918
    Mystery Egg
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 2,605 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mystery Egg


    Nope, just thinly sliced a few Maris pipers and brushed them with garlic oil and a sprinkle of salt.

    I used to top this bake with breadcrumbs and cheese but I'm watching my saturated fat intake so cheese is mostly out the window.



  • #7919
    Black Sheep
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 3,105 Mod ✭✭✭✭Black Sheep


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    Pork belly tacos with Fennel, cumin and paprika. Usual extras including black beans with onion and garlic. Slow cooked the pork in the oven then blasted on grill. We always eat these with cheap taco shells, family tradition.



  • #7920
    igCorcaigh
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 11,597 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    Oh nice @Black Sheep!

    Is it as simple as marinating the pork belly, then roast, grill, and slice?



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  • #7921
    Black Sheep
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 3,105 Mod ✭✭✭✭Black Sheep


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119937305#Comment_119937305

    There's a Jamie Oliver pork belly taco recipe I use for the beans and the spice mix I rub on the pork belly strips, although I tweak it as I will explain.

    https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/pork-recipes/ultimate-pork-tacos-with-spicy-black-beans-avocado-green-salad/

    He just pan fries the pork belly, which I think isn't great... The fat doesn't render down, it ends up very chewy.

    What I do is apply the fennel, smoked paprika and cumin rub, and roast the pork belly in a tray covered in foil in the oven. 2 hours at 160 degrees or until tender. Then take it out, uncover, pour off the fat and water that has discharged, get the grill mega hot and give it the final blast to crisp up the pork belly. A bit like carnitas.

    Very handy recipe.



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