Something Delicious

JustLovelyJenn · 01-02-2013, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun

Hola Delicious People!

What kinds of soups do you all enjoy?

Soup can be my go to lunch a lot of the time... its always an experiment for me, whats in the cupboard, what can I can I put together, how can I blend the flavors...

Recent successes have been ...
Pumpkin curry soup
Sausage and cilantro soup
Zucchini chicken soup

Sun · 01-02-2013, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JustLovelyJenn

Soup can be my go to lunch a lot of the time... its always an experiment for me, whats in the cupboard, what can I can I put together, how can I blend the flavors...

Recent successes have been ...
Pumpkin curry soup
Sausage and cilantro soup
Zucchini chicken soup

I am so tired that I almost forgot my favorite soup! Wow that is really unusual for me.

I absolutely love Tom Kha Gai and will go out of my way for a good Thai restaurant so that I can have this.

lusciouskiwi · 01-02-2013, 05:54 PM

I haven't visited for a while, but first up I want to say thanks to Sun for starting the thread and all the folks who have contributed so much yumminess! And drooling.

Now that I've moved and my new house has a nice big kitchen, one of my new year's resolutions is to cook once a week. The more manageable the resolution the more achievable right? And who knows, maybe I'll be able to crank that up to much more frequently.

I think cultural differences around food and the meanings associated are very interesting but also cooking techniques.

In Malaysia kitchens don't normally have running hot water. If you need it you boil it. In South Korea and Malaysia kitchens typically don't have an oven. And in both countries you buy a two-burner (usually two) gas bench-top cooker from the supermarket. In Korea the gas is supplied to each house. In Malaysia you buy a tank and then when it's empty, phone someone, they come around and swop the empty tank for a full one. It's not like the little squat tanks you use on a bbq.

The previous house I rented had a two-late induction cooker installed. I had bought an individual one previously. They're ok but you can only use pots and pans specifically designed for induction cookers. I prefer gas myself.

What else ... in older/typical houses in Malaysia there is a wet kitchen and a dry kitchen. In older houses the wet kitchen is just out the back door. It's for frying and other messy types of cooking - therefore easier to clean up. In my house the dry kitchen has the fridge, microwave and a sink. The wet kitchen, which was built on I'd say, has the gas cooker, a hood and a sink.

Of course I have a rice cooker, but it's monster size for when my ex lived with me. Not too sure how to use it for one now (anybody can tell me how to cook brown rice in it? water, etc?). If I were really into old school cooking, I'd have a mortar and pestle. My ex's mum could rock one of those when she was younger. Nowadays most women use a blender unless they're poor.

I'm no expert, but if you have any questions, fire away and I'll try and answer.

All the best for a new year of healthy (and sometimes not so healthy) yumminess!

Ursy · 01-02-2013, 07:04 PM

Definitely not soup weather here, so it's funny that I was looking at a soup recipe online just last night!

I discovered that apparently the best pumpkin for soup is a Long Island Cheese pumpkin, which I'd never heard of before.
I can't bring the website up right now, but here is the URL:
www.plantwhateverbringsyoujoy.com/?p=7722

The technique is quite unusual so you might find it interesting!

Lusciouskiwi, have you tried cooking rice in the microwave? It's super easy, you just cover it and put it on high for 12 mins, check it, and then cook for a further few minutes if required. I go in 2 minute intervals unless it's very nearly done, in which case, 1 minute should do.

I liked your description of Malaysian kitchens - very interesting! So Western kitchens must be considered very well equipped, in comparison, I imagine! What do people do when they want to bake a cake, in the absence of an oven?

Sun · 01-02-2013, 08:41 PM

Kiwi thank you for sharing so much with us, it is fascinating to get a glimpse into another culture. I like the idea of frying food outdoors. Something to think about. Then again I prefer cooking outdoors in general.

What are some of the staple proteins of Malaysian cuisine?

Ursy. do you make chilled soups?

Ursy · 01-02-2013, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Sun

Ursy. do you make chilled soups?

I have a couple of times, I think once I made an avocado cucumber soup that we enjoyed.

Trouble is, Kris isn't much of a soup person, and even less of a chilled soup person... so I usually go for things that all 3 of us will eat, just for simplicity's sake.

Sun · 01-02-2013, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ursy

I have a couple of times, I think once I made an avocado cucumber soup that we enjoyed.

Trouble is, Kris isn't much of a soup person, and even less of a chilled soup person... so I usually go for things that all 3 of us will eat, just for simplicity's sake.

I can understand that. It took a long time for me to find a cold soup that I liked. Gaspacho is my "go to" chilled soup and on a hot summer day, it can be amazing. Especially topped with chunks of fresh sweet avocado. A little Ceviche on the side and this is a perfect summer meal as far as I can see.

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lusciouskiwi Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme lesbian feminist Preferred Pronoun?: Anything except for "aunty" Relationship Status: Happy with my butch. Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Aotearoa New Zealand Posts: 2,681 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 25,494 Thanked 9,095 Times in 1,899 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	I haven't visited for a while, but first up I want to say thanks to Sun for starting the thread and all the folks who have contributed so much yumminess! And drooling. Now that I've moved and my new house has a nice big kitchen, one of my new year's resolutions is to cook once a week. The more manageable the resolution the more achievable right? And who knows, maybe I'll be able to crank that up to much more frequently. I think cultural differences around food and the meanings associated are very interesting but also cooking techniques. In Malaysia kitchens don't normally have running hot water. If you need it you boil it. In South Korea and Malaysia kitchens typically don't have an oven. And in both countries you buy a two-burner (usually two) gas bench-top cooker from the supermarket. In Korea the gas is supplied to each house. In Malaysia you buy a tank and then when it's empty, phone someone, they come around and swop the empty tank for a full one. It's not like the little squat tanks you use on a bbq. The previous house I rented had a two-late induction cooker installed. I had bought an individual one previously. They're ok but you can only use pots and pans specifically designed for induction cookers. I prefer gas myself. What else ... in older/typical houses in Malaysia there is a wet kitchen and a dry kitchen. In older houses the wet kitchen is just out the back door. It's for frying and other messy types of cooking - therefore easier to clean up. In my house the dry kitchen has the fridge, microwave and a sink. The wet kitchen, which was built on I'd say, has the gas cooker, a hood and a sink. Of course I have a rice cooker, but it's monster size for when my ex lived with me. Not too sure how to use it for one now (anybody can tell me how to cook brown rice in it? water, etc?). If I were really into old school cooking, I'd have a mortar and pestle. My ex's mum could rock one of those when she was younger. Nowadays most women use a blender unless they're poor. I'm no expert, but if you have any questions, fire away and I'll try and answer. All the best for a new year of healthy (and sometimes not so healthy) yumminess! __________________ happiness is a form of courage. George Holbrook Jackson Risk! Risk anything! Care no more for the opinions of others, for those voices. Do the hardest thing on earth for you. Act for yourself. Face the truth. Katherine Mansfield Motivate yourself or be miserable. Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice. Wayne Dyer

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Ursy Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: Engaged Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 274 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 606 Thanked 661 Times in 206 Posts Rep Power: 2127933	Definitely not soup weather here, so it's funny that I was looking at a soup recipe online just last night! I discovered that apparently the best pumpkin for soup is a Long Island Cheese pumpkin, which I'd never heard of before. I can't bring the website up right now, but here is the URL: www.plantwhateverbringsyoujoy.com/?p=7722 The technique is quite unusual so you might find it interesting! Lusciouskiwi, have you tried cooking rice in the microwave? It's super easy, you just cover it and put it on high for 12 mins, check it, and then cook for a further few minutes if required. I go in 2 minute intervals unless it's very nearly done, in which case, 1 minute should do. I liked your description of Malaysian kitchens - very interesting! So Western kitchens must be considered very well equipped, in comparison, I imagine! What do people do when they want to bake a cake, in the absence of an oven? __________________ My art My Zazzle My Printfection

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