What do you want to try next?

Jade Emperor · May 31, 2023

Hello all!
Yes, we all have our go-to dishes that are delicious and everyone enjoys, and I am no exception.
But I want to open this thread to the things you are wanting to try to make next, that you haven’t made before?
Perhaps you have seen a recipe that takes your interest or, like me, you are curious about whether your homemade version might be as good if not better than the store bought?
My next attempt will be rice noodles, I will let you know how I go!

dragnlaw · May 31, 2023

Jade, I just read how to make rice noodles. It doesn't sound difficult, except for several things it seems you must be sure of.
Your cooking pan must fit inside your boiling water pan comfortably and not tilt (I'm guessing this is so the noodles do not get thicker on one side).
Not clear on whether your lid must fit the boiling pan or the noodle pan. I believe it must be the noodle pan - otherwise wouldn't steam collect on the boiling lid and drip onto the noodles?
And the timing to take out and pouring in!
LOL - best of luck!

dragnlaw · May 31, 2023

Oh boy, they had posted another recipe making the noodles and now I see that they do use the cover for the wok of boiling water... here are the two links. Tarnation, they make it look so easy!

Home made rice noodles A

Home made rice noodles - B

Sorry, should have mentioned, so far Wok of Life was the first site I've found that does a recipe. There are others out there and several videos but I think I trust WOLife best. I'll have to go back and watch the others! LOL

Jade, please take lots of pictures is you can! Anxious to see and hear how it goes.

Jade Emperor · May 31, 2023

@dragnlaw yes, the recipe I’m reading has a lot of little steps that make the whole thing a lot more complicated. I think I will give it a try and then decide whether $2 at my Asian grocery is a better investment!

dragnlaw · May 31, 2023

Asian market is convenient and noodles can be kept on hand (dry), we know that, LOL. I think the whole point is the FUN and sense of accomplishment in doing it.
If I still had my kitchen I would certainly put it on my 'to do list'.

Jade Emperor · May 31, 2023

Exactly. Someone (or some machine) makes a lot of rice noodles every day, but I am interested to see how it might be for me to give them a go myself.
For example, I used to just use dried, bought pasta because it was cheap and easy, but now that I make my own, I will never be rid of the dried stuff in my pantry until I throw it away!

Aunt Bea · May 31, 2023

Simple recipes for Dahl that use readily available ingredients.

Potato and Lentil Dahl - Giant Steps

This affordable, tasty and healthy recipe comes from Vegan Made Easy cookbook by Anja Cass.

www.giantsteps.org

dragnlaw · May 31, 2023

Jade, now-a-days I only make pasta when I want to do ravioli. While cooking for family I did do pasta more often, but it seems not much any more. I used to keep enough pasta frozen to just grab out, roll out, for one serving. Seems I'm not even doing that either.

Aunt Bea that Dahi looks scrumptious. I'm guessing it could be scaled way down. Waay too much for a single person. Are you going to give it a go?

Aunt Bea · May 31, 2023

dragnlaw said:
Aunt Bea that Dahi looks scrumptious. I'm guessing it could be scaled way down. Waay too much for a single person. Are you going to give it a go?

Eventually.

I’m still looking at very basic recipes to get an idea of the various spice combinations.

In my mind, I think that it should taste like a Japanese curry.

I’m not sure that is correct or fair, I should probably start with take out from an Indian restaurant.

We’ll see.

blissful · May 31, 2023

@Aunt Bea I make an Indian red lentil curry to serve over brown rice. I originally made it for mr bliss and myself but he doesn't like the spices and I love it. So I make it for myself, both the curry and the brown basmati veggie rice freeze well, so I can have it anytime I'm in the mood for it.

The next food adventure for me is to make a corned beef like vegan type meat, no oil, to have with potatoes, cabbage, onions, and carrots. I miss the old days of boiled dinners around st. patrick's day. Someday soon.

larry_stewart · May 31, 2023

I recently made rice noodles ( it took me 7 tries to get it right). Biggest issue was getting a pan to fit into the steamer ( Had to do a lot of Macgyvering to make a contraption that worked). Also need to keep the pain level for a consistent thickens and keep the condensing steam from dripping back into the noodles, changing the consistency and making them too fragile. I put a towel over the pot, then a lid on top of that to absorb the steam and keep it from dripping. ( I included a pic of one of my failures). The noodles were very silky and delicate aand tasted very good ( Once I got it right).

dragnlaw · May 31, 2023

Larry, how did you keep the pan from "rocking" on the boiling water?

dragnlaw · May 31, 2023

Thinking maybe I should put this one under "Never Have I Ever" but I really would like to try this. My problem is I need to taste/eat/have some before I attempt. Just so I know exactly what I am trying to achieve.
Stuffed Calamari (Squid) - I've seen video's, read recipes but still. One day I have to find a restaurant that serves.

I've actually never even done them as rings - usually just buy them as breaded, frozen sticks. I quite like them and I get them from Walmart! Never found them anywhere else.

dragnlaw · May 31, 2023

oh, oh, should have also asked, Larry, now that you've made them with some success - do you think you will make them again?

thymeless · May 31, 2023

Dry pot.

dragnlaw · May 31, 2023

dry pot????

thymeless · May 31, 2023

Chinese style of dish. Kind of like hot pot but the mix of ingredients are cooked together, generally in a highly seasoned oil\mix. It comes out ready to eat rather than being cooked one at a time from the raw ingredients in your broth.

Might also be called malatang, I'm just not sure they're the same thing.

GotGarlic · May 31, 2023

I created a "To Try" category in my recipe app and it has 718 entries

Help me narrow it down! Should I make a main, a side, a salad or a dessert?

dragnlaw · May 31, 2023

If I remember correctly, you've been having great success trying your Swiss Roll (or Jelly Roll). So that's your recent 'dessert' 'To Try'.
Go with a Side... then a main... then a salad - especially as now the days are heating up.

larry_stewart · May 31, 2023

dragnlaw said:
Larry, how did you keep the pan from "rocking" on the boiling water?

The pan was sitting on top of one of those crappy metal steamers that kinda open up, like a flower, to fit any pot. With about an inch of water.

dragnlaw said:
oh, oh, should have also asked, Larry, now that you've made them with some success - do you think you will make them again?

Yes, I would, but I must say it was a humbling experience . I don't claim to be the greatest cook in the world, but I do consider myself competent in the kitchen. I was a defeated by the noodle (6 times). The 7th time I was victorious. Now having gotten my battle scars, I would hope that I'm going in with some experience behind me that a would allow me to get it right the first ( or second ) time. It was aa challenge, but the results were worth it. This was the only recipe ( that I could remember ) that totally kicked my butt. I wasn't going to stop til I got it right.

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