Lunacy We all gotta eat, right? (Food Porn)

[Mr Mellish]

I had always wondered why the chicken in Chinese food seemed more tender. Serious Eats helped me to understand that this is due to "velveting" of the meat. It's a form of marinade and, when used, sauteing the meat at high temps in a wok will not produce burned, chewy chicken.

Tonight, I made my first attempt at velveting to produce a Sichuan chicken recipe. It was phenomenal. Here is where I varied:
1. I didn't have time to check the Asian market. In place of the Shaoxing wine, I used dry sherry.
2. I added onion.
3. I added mini Bella mushroom caps (sliced).
4. I didn't have the peppers but I had ground Thai peppers. I put 1/4 tsp of it into the Ziploc bag I was using to marinate and then poured it out. Enough stuck to the sides of the bag to provide heat (I made kimchi with this stuff and it was the hottest thing I've ever made in my life--going for the high end of the recommended ground pepper--looking at the kimchi made my lips and face burn).

Sorry, no pics, but here is the link to the recipe:

http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/04/sichuan-chicken-with-peppercorns-and-chile-recipe.html

I wasn't even aware of Sichuan peppercorns until I had this amazing meal in Shanghai. The peppercorns produce this mouth numbness that is strangely addictive.

 

[momofthegoons]

Did you know it's International Waffle Day?

 

[GreenHopper]

Did you know it's International Waffle Day?

Now at 23:30 I read this I could have been eating waffles all day

 

[I'm Ron Burgundy?]

Omg I think I jizzed my pants

 

[I'm Ron Burgundy?]

Some Guamanian BBQ

BBQ chicken, red rice, kimchi

 

[momofthegoons]

Some Guamanian BBQ

BBQ chicken, red rice, kimchi

Lmao... my turn. I'm so damn hungry I think I need a drool cup...

 

[Philreal187]

Rancheros

Roasted sweet potato, steamed kale , herbed tofu, and spiced lentils on two corn tortillas topped with cashew queso, diced tomato, avocado, and fresh cilantro. Served with side salad and fresh fruit.

Thank you Pingala Cafe!

 

[momofthegoons]

Too much healthy shit happening here!!!!

Went to one of our favorite bars last night.... Detroit Burger Bar. Although I usually go for the burger and tots.. last night I changed things up and had the Slim Vic with onion rings.

 

[Mr Mellish]

Rancheros

Roasted sweet potato, steamed kale , herbed tofu, and spiced lentils on two corn tortillas topped with cashew queso, diced tomato, avocado, and fresh cilantro. Served with side salad and fresh fruit.

Thank you Pingala Cafe!

Hey @Philreal187 ,

I apologize if you're a vegetarian but this sounds like it would benefit from some pork butt slow cooked in some Carolina Reaper Peach IPA.

 

[Philreal187]

The Sunday scramble!

This one consist of curry spiced tofu, onion, green pepper, carrots, garlic, kale, spinach, black beans, hemp seeds, topped with raw beets, and a dash of salsa. On the side is Field Roast apple maple breakfast sausage.

*Disclaimer its vegan so its clearly bland af!!




*edit*
@Mr Mellish hey no need to apologize this is the land of free to each their own!

 

[SlowDrawMcGraw]

Grandmas Homemade chilaquiles and charro beans. So good!

 

[GetLeft]

Better with a nice bread but it'll do.
Herrs chips

 

[GetLeft]

Grandmas Homemade chilaquiles and charro beans. So good! View attachment 162

I need to meet your grandma

 

[momofthegoons]

A little libation for watching the end of The Masters.

 

[EveryDayAmnesiac]

Adult root beer float. Because... why the fuck not?

Decided to wait a bit and basically drink it.

The Tennessee Whiskey Cream really stands out.

 

[momofthegoons]

I usually find that edibles have a distinctive herb flavor to them... but I found some today that rock my world, lol. And since they were running a buy 2 get 1 free sale.... who am I to decline?

Decided on the Mint Irish for today....

Omg... these are a little too good. I can see where someone could get into trouble with them. No herb flavor at all. Just pure delish.

 

[dorkus_molorkus]

Well its Good Friday & we all know what that means.

Yup, FISH!

the one on the left is called ' Flipper' & on the right is ' Shamu '

' Shamu' (aka shoulder of lamb) was rubbed with a paste of olive oil, salt,rosemary and lemon juice and then left in the fridge overnight.

'Flipper' (aka Leg of Pork) the skin was patted dry and lightly salted the night before and left uncovered in the fridge.

A six hour cook & I got totally hammered waiting & basting ' Shamu' with beer, olive oil, lemon juice & some generic bbq sauce with my wand of power.

I call her Rosemary.

Best fish Ive had in ages.

The end results were surprisingly very rich, almost ham like. I hadnt eaten all day & drank wayyyyy to much waiting for the fucker to finish.
I couldnt muster any more than a couple of slices just due to how rich and flavoursome the meat was.
It was great fun, I had a great day.
However I am a little worse for wear the next day.
Like a true artist, I will suffer on & do something else for Easter Sunday

 

[Mr Mellish]

Best salmon I've ever had. Throw it on lump charcoal and enjoy.

1/2 c soy sauce
1/2 c teriyaki sauce
4 T honey
3 T chopped garlic
2 T brown sugar
1 T curry powder
1 T sea salt
1 T cracked pepper
1 T red pepper flakes
splash of white wine
half a lemon, juiced

Mix all together in a bowl or blender.

Marinate for at least an hour.

 

[momofthegoons]

Hit our favorite burger bar again last night. We usually end up here a couple times a month.

Last night was The Woodward; 1/2 lb. burger with swiss & mushrooms. There's no way I can eat more than half.

 

[phattpiggie]

I love this stuff

Pork belly, rind on rib in and chicken thighs. 48F outside.