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Originally Posted by BamaVol
(Post 33685560)
Whats the sauce?
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Originally Posted by Visconti
(Post 33685689)
I like them once in a while, but generally only when it's the fatty parts. However, the bulk of the cut has to be near the center where it is rare - medium rare throughout. Probably not the healthiest, but my preference to start with eating the fattiest part first probably isn't the poster-boy thing to do with the "eat healthy" clique.
Just participating in this thread has me itching to make a reservation at the House of Prime Rib. Too bad there isn't a Lawry's around here. |
Originally Posted by StuckInYYZ
(Post 33685802)
Trust me. I know. A great piece of char-siu is similar. There is some fatty bits that have to be marbled into the pork, otherwise it is just meh...
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Schüblig
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Originally Posted by Visconti
(Post 33685821)
Yes, couldn't agree more! In my view, this is as good as any meat when prepared properly, and I always request they find me the fattiest one available.
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Homemade rou jia mo (肉夹馍) and bitter melon with egg. |
I used to have mixed feelings about bitter melon.
ramenwell, San Francisco ca carryout: mushroom ramen (hold everything but noodles & broth) mushroom ramen (hold everything but noodles & broth - spice level 2) chicken ramen pork ramen - spice level 6 chicken katsu dumplings Side egg noodles side broth DOLE WHIP!!!!! Omg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...fc257ec04.jpeg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...9c0fcfb92.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...169f0563e.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ce44a1d15.jpeg |
Originally Posted by StuckInYYZ
(Post 33686545)
Not sure where you are (mobile version of FT is bad) but I always ask for half and half... The fatty versions around here tend to be too fatty. Probably meant for bacon but sold to the hawker here... I'd say 60-70% fat...
RE: bitter melon - definitely an acquired taste, but, while it had taken some time, it's sort of grown on me, like those black eggs in congee. Gaobest - those chicken things look really tasty. I've yet to try that place, and should place it on my to-do list. |
I rarely do takeout but I knew there was nothing in the house so I stopped on my way home from the airport. It was a little bit spicy for me but delicious.
Hand made paccheri pasta with spicy pork sausage ragu, fennel, sage, pecorino Griddled broccolini w/whipped ricotta, oregano, chili and breadcrumbs https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...cba33d664c.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...86cf9c7587.jpg |
I didn’t actually try the chicken katsu and my spouse thought that it was really good. Ramenwell is a very new discovery and they’ve been there for 3 years. Driving there to fetch, we saw a lot of nice city action. Loads of kids of all ages out and about. Huge line for La Taqueria (Nate Silver from nyt once called it “the best” taqueria in USA). Good Friday night action.
Originally Posted by corky
(Post 33686912)
I rarely do takeout but I knew there was nothing in the house so I stopped on my way home from the airport. It was a little bit spicy for me but delicious.
Hand made paccheri pasta with spicy pork sausage ragu, fennel, sage, pecorino Griddled broccolini w/whipped ricotta, oregano, chili and breadcrumbs |
Originally Posted by Visconti
(Post 33686904)
These days, there a place in SF's Chinatown and on Clement that I like, and usually pick them up from there when the mood strikes. Of course, I always have them whenever I'm in HK & Singapore. I've never gotten a piece too fatty or appeared that it was meant for bacon, and often find it not fat enough. Like I said, I really really like fat!
RE: bitter melon - definitely an acquired taste, but, while it had taken some time, it's sort of grown on me, like those black eggs in congee. Gaobest - those chicken things look really tasty. I've yet to try that place, and should place it on my to-do list. As for bitter melon, if you wash them in salt water, the bitterness is drawn out. Then stir fry it with egg and wood ear mushroom... |
Originally Posted by StuckInYYZ
(Post 33687009)
I never had char siu while in HK, but I try to avoid it when in Singapore. The ones in Singapore in general are usually like cardboard... but there is a place at Old Airport Road hawker center that is supposed to be good (Roast Paradise). There are a few others but that one has been heavily promoted.
As for bitter melon, if you wash them in salt water, the bitterness is drawn out. Then stir fry it with egg and wood ear mushroom... Do pm me ;) Bitter gourd , usually avoided .. |
Originally Posted by Visconti
(Post 33686904)
These days, there a place in SF's Chinatown and on Clement that I like, and usually pick them up from there when the mood strikes. Of course, I always have them whenever I'm in HK & Singapore. I've never gotten a piece too fatty or appeared that it was meant for bacon, and often find it not fat enough. Like I said, I really really like fat!
RE: bitter melon - definitely an acquired taste, but, while it had taken some time, it's sort of grown on me, like those black eggs in congee. Gaobest - those chicken things look really tasty. I've yet to try that place, and should place it on my to-do list. bitter melon is definitely acquired ala foie gras, drunken live shrimp, snake, matcha soft serve, horse… it’s not usually available just anywhere and it’s not a typical dish. I still haven’t had cheval or Chow. Zero desire and interest. Anyway bitter melon is something I would have at restaurants, cooked with black bean sauce. I also still haven’t had Goose anywhere And I would like it at a Chinese bbq place. One day. Still zero rush. so yes - Ramenwell. It’s great. We will return for more carryout. I’m very impressed. Their pork ramen is great. You liked the chicken katsu and my spouse liked it much. I eschewed it only because I had more than enough to eat.
Originally Posted by StuckInYYZ
(Post 33687009)
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As for bitter melon, if you wash them in salt water, the bitterness is drawn out. Then stir fry it with egg and wood ear mushroom... |
Originally Posted by FlyerEC
(Post 33687113)
You obviously have not visited the right places in Singapore ‼️
Do pm me ;)
Originally Posted by gaobest
(Post 33687122)
bitter melon is definitely acquired ala foie gras, drunken live shrimp, snake, matcha soft serve, horse… it’s not usually available just anywhere and it’s not a typical dish. I still haven’t had cheval or Chow. Zero desire and interest. Anyway bitter melon is something I would have at restaurants, cooked with black bean sauce.
I also still haven’t had Goose anywhere And I would like it at a Chinese bbq place. One day. Still zero rush. I wouldn't expect snake to be common in SFO, but you're likely to find it further north as a soup or ingredient in congee. Just be careful as some places mix it in with lots of chicken meat as it's cheaper (at least before the supply crunch)
Originally Posted by gaobest
(Post 33687122)
Now why would we want to wash out the bitter? :-) that’s the whole joy of bitter melon. it’s like letting ice cream melt so that it isn’t so cold. :-)
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Originally Posted by StuckInYYZ
(Post 33687589)
Bitter melon is quite common in canto-cuisine dishes. As you mentioned, usually with black bean sauce, but helpful with soups and anything "heaty" (bitter melon is considered a "cooling" ingredient in chinese medicine). Steaming them is often nice as well (segment them, hollow them out, put in a mix of pork and fish meat)
Originally Posted by StuckInYYZ
(Post 33687589)
It depends on how bitter the eaters can handle. Not everyone likes the bitterness so they temper it down by drawing some of it out. The salt also enhances the flavour a bit. They also freeze better IME. If you stick a bitter melon in the refrigerator for too long they start to spoil rapidly (turn yellow). My parents used to grow bitter melon and often we've have way too much (even after gifting lots)...
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An evening of fun fellowship & food .
Photos of some of the meal , sans fruits , ice creams and some others . https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...84f40581c.jpeg Tahu goreng https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...6aeb76d48.jpeg Dry mee siam https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...bc95143f2.jpeg Egg , tau kwa and three layered belly pork https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...86e54e07b.jpeg Prawn sambal https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c93967af8.jpeg Chap chye https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f3a572356.jpeg Beef sio ? Or another rendang .. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...41120043a.jpeg Beef rendang https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...52eb55639.jpeg Chocolate fudge - surprise birthday cake . And yes , from Lana again |
That pork belly looks so good!
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Originally Posted by Visconti
(Post 33687764)
That pork belly looks so good!
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Originally Posted by gaobest
(Post 33687800)
ever buy it at Costco? Or anywhere I guess. It looks tempting although I have enough things to cook.
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Originally Posted by Visconti
(Post 33687691)
My first taste, I absolutely hated it, and vowed to never ever eat it again. Over the years, I suppose, when you work and live somewhere, some of the local customs, habits and superstitions rub off on you; I just kept hearing people around saying, "the stuff you eat, you better start eating some stuff to cool you down." So, I sort resorted to, as I had as a kid, pinched my nose and ate my veggies, however much I disliked them. It just strikes me as unfair since all the good tasting stuff seems to heat you up, not cool you down.
I've acquired a taste for it over the many long years, I suppose. However, I still wouldn't sit down and look forward to eating a plate of it, but I was always one of those who naturally never liked the taste of veggies. I read an article or someone tried to posit that I was a supertaster, or something along those lines. There are a lot of cooling foods that taste good (assuming done right of course). ma tai ko (I think that's how you spell it... the jelly with the wolfberries and lotus petals in it) is an example... mangosteen... many other sweet fruits...most forms of sashimi that I know of... I agree that there are more "heaty" foods, but it's not too hard to balance out. I like at least partially cooked bitter melon (don't like it raw, but if you stir fry it a bit to retain the crunch it's still good). One version I often get is flat rice noodles with beef and bitter melon in a black bean sauce. BUT you have to get it outside of northern China (I've never tried the stir fried beef in central or southern China outside of HK)... the reason I say that is the beef (or how they prepare it) up there just sucks. If you've had "beef hor fun" or the black bean version outside of China and compare it to the northern part, BIG difference. |
Dinner last night... yogurt and blueberries followed baked chicken with carrots... and some homemade hummus
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Originally Posted by yyznomad
(Post 33688059)
Dinner last night... yogurt and blueberries followed baked chicken withoe carrots... and some homemade hummus
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Originally Posted by braslvr
(Post 33688534)
Cool, somebody besides us makes homemade hummus! Mrs. braslvr has it down pat. Doesn't take her long either once the tahini is made.
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Originally Posted by Visconti
(Post 33687809)
I had no idea Costco carries it, but will look for it next time. I generally only to the SF Costco, roughly in which section would I find it?
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Spinach and ricotta stuffed shells
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Tomato & zucchini gratin
roasted baby fingerling potatoes lobster claws with butter, lemon and garlic https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...5d137b0bec.jpg |
Saturday supper at Trattoria da Vittoria
shared apps including squash blossoms papperdelle with oxtail ragu easy breezy fro yo: pumpkin strawberry Toppings: Graham cracker crumbs Heath bars https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b85e19b40.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...7cd9f6c9f.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...887f974b2.jpeg Halloween party before the adventures: pizza! butterfinger kit kat we also got a lot of candy! Plus I got a hard seltzer because of my david s pumpkin suit! https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...594fbeca2.jpeg |
Just ordered some Jersey Mike subs Sunday afternoon, so we could all get prepared for halloween. #13 and The Big Kahuna are our favorites.
Our local shop only had 4 subs types listed for cold subs instead of the usual 12-13. I called them up, and they said they had run out of some, on Saturday. They got in more meats Saturday evening, but their manager didn’t update their online portal. Took 90 minutes for all the subs to finally show up online after I called on Sunday. |
Originally Posted by Jaimito Cartero
(Post 33691866)
Just ordered some Jersey Mike subs Sunday afternoon, so we could all get prepared for halloween. #13 and The Big Kahuna are our favorites.
Our local shop only had 4 subs types listed for cold subs instead of the usual 12-13. I called them up, and they said they had run out of some, on Saturday. They got in more meats Saturday evening, but their manager didn’t update their online portal. Took 90 minutes for all the subs to finally show up online after I called on Sunday. |
Dinner last night... grilled cheese sandwiches, and carrots & celery with dip.
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Dinner tonight. Red beans and rice, with chunks of hot Italian sausage mixed in.
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Originally Posted by gaobest
(Post 33694173)
Turkey taco night
Halloween candies! |
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Mrs BV birthday request Dessert was sacher torte from Yalaha German bakery, but I never snapped a pic. |
Last night: charcoal-grilled thick pork chops marinated in soy-hoisin-garlic-brown sugar, grilled asparagus, blueberries & strawberries with Cool Whip, wild rice pilaf, homemade yeast roll, homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream. Oh, and a Diet Dr Pepper
Tonight: Grilled soaked-in-buttermilk then basted with bbq sauce chicken thighs/wings, mixed green salad, home made biscuits, either leftover rice pilaf or baked potatoes. |
Originally Posted by cblaisd
(Post 33695415)
Last night: charcoal-grilled thick pork chops marinated in soy-hoisin-garlic-brown sugar, grilled asparagus, blueberries & strawberries with Cool Whip, wild rice pilaf, homemade yeast roll, homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream. Oh, and a Diet Dr Pepper
Tonight: Grilled soaked-in-buttermilk then basted with bbq sauce chicken thighs/wings, mixed green salad, home made biscuits, either leftover rice pilaf or baked potatoes. Tonight's dinner will be chili that a friend made & dropped off to me. I have cheese, onions, and tortillas to go with. It will be really hard not to eat it sometime day instead of saving it for dinner. Self-control. |
Dinner last night... stuffed eggplant with rice, melted Gouda, and fried egg.
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We are attending an Italian night event at our community clubhouse. I don’t expect anything edible. It won’t matter. We’re bringing a small box of wine.
ETA: edible- salad with Italian dressing, meatballs, sausage with sauce, lovely warm bread. Inedible - baked ziti with cheese, vanilla ice cream with chopped almonds. |
Tonight... pork & veggie dumplings
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Originally Posted by BamaVol
(Post 33696277)
We are attending an Italian night event at our community clubhouse. I don’t expect anything edible. It won’t matter. We’re bringing a small box of wine.
ETA: edible- salad with Italian dressing, meatballs, sausage with sauce, lovely warm bread. Inedible - baked ziti with cheese, vanilla ice cream with chopped almonds. |
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