What's for dinner?
Mar 2, 2021 | 10:36 am
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I don't have a recipe per se, but it's really take a bunch of ginger to a grater (you could probably use a food processor, but I don't use one so it'd require some experimentation). Then chop a bunch of spring onions/scallions (roughly 1:1 ratio) into little 1/8ish inch bits (1/4-1/2 cm bits...)... then combine 3/4 cup of neutral oil into a wok (I use vegetable oil) or a smallish pot with the ginger and onions and warm for a few minutes. Salt to taste while the oil is warm.
I've never been strict following the recipe, but roughly 5 stalks of spring onions and the equivalent amount of ginger works for me (sometimes I put in less oil if it looks like it'll overwhelm the ginger and spring onions) and try to be sparing with the salt... went to a chinese roast meat stall once in a mall and they had probably put in 5x the amount of salt you should have and it just wrecked the sauce (and they had a big pot of it) This usually lasts me a while if refrigerated properly.
I don't have a recipe per se, but it's really take a bunch of ginger to a grater (you could probably use a food processor, but I don't use one so it'd require some experimentation). Then chop a bunch of spring onions/scallions (roughly 1:1 ratio) into little 1/8ish inch bits (1/4-1/2 cm bits...)... then combine 3/4 cup of neutral oil into a wok (I use vegetable oil) or a smallish pot with the ginger and onions and warm for a few minutes. Salt to taste while the oil is warm.
I've never been strict following the recipe, but roughly 5 stalks of spring onions and the equivalent amount of ginger works for me (sometimes I put in less oil if it looks like it'll overwhelm the ginger and spring onions) and try to be sparing with the salt... went to a chinese roast meat stall once in a mall and they had probably put in 5x the amount of salt you should have and it just wrecked the sauce (and they had a big pot of it) This usually lasts me a while if refrigerated properly.
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Mar 2, 2021 | 12:12 pm
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Thank you! I made screen shots and will pdf it to my recipe list. Dipping sauces are so nice. As much as I love Chinese food, I went decades without trying to cook it and only eating it or fetching it outside the house. Who knew that ft would teach me much more than how to optimize miles and money :-)
https://thewoksoflife.com/raw-ginger-scallion-oil/
Mar 2, 2021 | 2:26 pm
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I just did a quick search.... here's a no-cook version that might help you as it gives specifics. Personally, I'd prefer at least warming the oil as it helps infuse the flavours into it.
https://thewoksoflife.com/raw-ginger-scallion-oil/
https://thewoksoflife.com/raw-ginger-scallion-oil/
Mar 2, 2021 | 7:10 pm
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Lazy lazy dinner. Took frozen veggie patties (from a Costco big box) and skillet cooked, took a bag of the madras lentils - Tasty Bite (more Costco stuff) heated them up and poured on top, with some shredded mozzarella, and heated up some papads - cumin, and madras seasoned.
No doubt, the household daily fiber intake will become apparent at some point.
Quick, and tasty.
No doubt, the household daily fiber intake will become apparent at some point.
Quick, and tasty.
Mar 2, 2021 | 7:21 pm
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Calibur cheeseburger Carryout
white rice cooked with Chinese sausage
Sauteed bok choy & tofu
reheated king pao chicken
dessert - probably Stam chocolate & Girl Scout cookies
white rice cooked with Chinese sausage
Sauteed bok choy & tofu
reheated king pao chicken
dessert - probably Stam chocolate & Girl Scout cookies
Mar 2, 2021 | 8:22 pm
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Savory potato tart. We had it with bacon wrapped pork tenderloin.
Mar 2, 2021 | 8:23 pm
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Mar 2, 2021 | 8:25 pm
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Jasmine rice
grilled asparagus with lemon & toasted panko
grilled salmon
grilled asparagus with lemon & toasted panko
grilled salmon
Mar 2, 2021 | 9:45 pm
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I've seen you mention Calibur a few times, so I had a look at their website...
Looks really good actually. Their fries look fantastic, and grass fed 1/4 lb patties are the way to go. Any thicker is a no-no IMO.
Ooooh. and they have a burger sauce too! Huge plus!
It reminds me of several good burger joints in Humboldt county. I would try it if I was nearby.
Price seems normal for this type of burger.
Looks really good actually. Their fries look fantastic, and grass fed 1/4 lb patties are the way to go. Any thicker is a no-no IMO.
Ooooh. and they have a burger sauce too! Huge plus!
It reminds me of several good burger joints in Humboldt county. I would try it if I was nearby.
Price seems normal for this type of burger.
Mar 2, 2021 | 9:54 pm
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Grilled steak, grilled asparagus, biscuits (the frozen Pillsbury biscuits are surprisingly decent, although you won't confuse them with scratch ones), orange slices, baked potato, and a couple of Butterfinger bites for dessert.
Mar 2, 2021 | 10:08 pm
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I've seen you mention Calibur a few times, so I had a look at their website...
Looks really good actually. Their fries look fantastic, and grass fed 1/4 lb patties are the way to go. Any thicker is a no-no IMO.
Ooooh. and they have a burger sauce too! Huge plus!
It reminds me of several good burger joints in Humboldt county. I would try it if I was nearby.
Price seems normal for this type of burger.
Looks really good actually. Their fries look fantastic, and grass fed 1/4 lb patties are the way to go. Any thicker is a no-no IMO.
Ooooh. and they have a burger sauce too! Huge plus!
It reminds me of several good burger joints in Humboldt county. I would try it if I was nearby.
Price seems normal for this type of burger.
Im craving food so Im inspired to have some oranges! Minneola and blood oranges. Thank you!
Mar 2, 2021 | 10:11 pm
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Mar 2, 2021 | 11:16 pm
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My family loves Calibur - I last ate there on February 29, 2020 - and I probably had their grilled cheese & fries. I haven’t eaten their food since that time and just fetch carryout for my family. the food is great and I’m just not interested. I don’t know when I last had a cheeseburger - maybe late 2020? FT has spoiled me with my own cooking.
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Mar 2, 2021 | 11:35 pm
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Mar 3, 2021 | 6:34 am
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Last night:
After a late afternoon appointment, early dinner at Wildfire. Pork chops topped with a mushroom stuffing and au gratin potatoes for me, kale and spinach salad with chicken for my lovely wife.
Tonight is part 2 of 3 in our last meal subscription. From Big Star bbq pop-up:
- Skillet cornbread with ancho chili honey butter
- Wedge Salad with iceberg lettuce, smoked bacon, blue cheese dressing, brown butter croutons, green onions
- 1/2 Smoked Chicken with Carolina mustard sauce
- Peach cobbler with grilled lemon whipped cream