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[Drygioni]

I dunno.. a good pasty could suffice, but yes; I suspect it would get old.


I can see it now..
"'lo guv, anyfing t'eat?"
"Nah, just a chippy sandwich and some bread pudding"
"bollocks to that.  They got curry in India as I hear it."
"Bugger off!"
"S'trewth!"
"Right then, I'm off." *Grabs a gun and conquers India through the cunning use of flags*

So you're telling me we DIDN'T invent curry? Bugger!

[KeithHernandez]

H...h...bastard. I am sorry I insulted your uncle but holy hell! I would do anything to see The Clash AND The Specials at one gig. I would join the Army.

But it's up to you not to heed the call up.

And, CD's here are usually 10-15 for old bands 15-25 for current bands.

[AlohaDawg]

But... I like Marmite! Truly, we are a match made in Heaven. (Or at least the seedy back alleys of Adult Heaven.)

Bovril is delicious! When spread on buttered toast and eaten as a breakfast snack, there is nothing nicer. Nothing. Weetabix is similarly heavenly when mashed into a sort of gloopy wheaty milky mess, and then mixed with runny honey.

So do they sell the Bovril that's actually 'Beef Extract" anymore or is it just a Beef-flavored yeast paste now? And can you tell the difference between the old Bovril and the new Bovril?

[Roger]

So do they sell the Bovril that's actually 'Beef Extract" anymore or is it just a Beef-flavored yeast paste now? And can you tell the difference between the old Bovril and the new Bovril?

And while you're at it, could you also explain to us what the hell is this ad all about?


[You people got me started on this whole Victorian thing, now I can't get over it.]

[misterqueue]

[You people got me started on this whole Victorian thing, now I can't get over it.]

Don't blame us.. blame Hobot!

[theinevitable]

I love giraffe and chips.

how can you not like giraffe and chips?

I have never had Curry. this is my deep, dark, secret. Every time I am about to try it, I chicken out.

can someone suggest a type of curry to try? They all have names which mean nothing to me.

right now my curry experience is limited to Currywurst.


(don't thank me! thank anarchy!)

[AlohaDawg]

It's hard to answer a question as broad as 'what sort of curry should I try' since curry is really different depending on which national cuisine you may be trying.

That said, I think a good 'gateway curry' that should be easily accessible to you is a Thai curry. Try a nice thai red curry. It has the sweetness of coconut milk and the pleasant tang of curry without a spicy bite. Thai food also often features a really nice basil curry.

If you like spicy food, go for the Evil Jungle Prince. I've found this in almost every Thai restaurant I've been in.

[swinehund]

Everyone loves Aloo Gobi, at least if they like potatoes and cauliflower. At least, this has been my experience, though I've had some pretty weak Aloo Gobi too. Channa masala (chickpea) is also pretty popular, as is Saag Paneer (minced spinach with fresh cheese) though the cheese is pretty squeaky and might freak you out if you're not expecting it. I mean, it depends on what kind of stuff you'd like outside of curry too.

[misterqueue]

Curry Schmurry... Garlic Naan is the sign that there is something worthwhile in the world. 

Seriously.. Garlic Naan.  All day long.

[FlipConstantine]

Crazy foodies.  No one knows what you're talking about!

[theinevitable]

it makes me so mad that there isn't a single worthwhile Thai place in this city.

a couple weeks ago, I finally went to the place that's been voted "best thai in charlotte"
it was horrible.
horrible.


All I know is, the greatest single meal I have ever eaten was the Pad Thai at "Taste of Thai" in Ithaca New York. (maybe part of it is that I was there with some of the best friends I've ever had, but that's neither here nor there)
the ultimate pad thai is sweet and spicy at the same time, with the way the flavors blend together combining with a "mushy" texture to create culinary perfection.
I am bad at describing food. it was incredible.

but yes, Red Thai curry sounds good-- not too spicy, a little sweet...

[AlohaDawg]

The indian recommendations are good, too. Aloo Ghobi is very good. So is Panak Paneer (but you better like spinach!)

If you live in a crap-restaurant kind of place, either get to the nearest big city (Chicago was awesome) or make your own curry.
Curry Recipes A-go-go
(this site seems only to have Indian curry - there's lots of good Thai and Japanese and I imagine SW Chinese curries too)

I just remembered I posted a recipe on this board for curried duck. It's a laotian recipe. It works well with Beef too but you have to make an adjustment. I think I posted the adjustment too.


Garlic naan is good too but bread ain't curry, Q. I personally like the naan with the onion seeds on it.
IF you need it, here's a link to a garlic naan recipe. I haven't tried it so I can't vouch.
Garlic Naan

EDIT: Here is the Link to the Lao Duck Curry

[misterqueue]

Garlic naan is good too but bread ain't curry, Q. I personally like the naan with the onion seeds on it.
IF you need it, here's a link to a garlic naan recipe. I haven't tried it so I can't vouch.
Garlic Naan

That's why I said curry schmurry... besides you need something to dip into the leftover curry mixture once all your chickpeas or what have you is done for.

Cort says no cilantro on the Garlic Naan but I say "Hell Yes cilantro!  Also basil... maybe"

[AlohaDawg]

I'm kind of a purist so I'll go with Cort. Cort might one of those people genetically predisposed to hate cilantro. Certain people taste soap when they taste cilantro, others don't. It's a weird deal.

But, Damn Right on the sopping tip. When I eat full-on Indian, I don't use any utensils, just the bread. (until the Gulab Jamun comes out, anyway) That's why chappatis and the big, teardrop shaped naans are so flat and flexible. There's lots of good roti out there.

[wombat]

If you like spicy food, go for the Evil Jungle Prince. I've found this in almost every Thai restaurant I've been in.

No!  I have eaten truckloads of Thai food in my life and I never seen this on a menu.  Now my life is incomplete!