Clair Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 [quote user="chessfou"]Really, it's all down to using fresh ingredients (instead of using junk industrial stuff in jars or packets) and trying to cook Indian food as the Indians would.[/quote]The packets I get online do not contain MSG, colourings, hydrogenated fats or chemical preservatives. It's a lot easier for me to make a goo tasty curry from these than from fresh ingredients, which are difficult to get hold of in rural France where I live and which I wouldn't necessarily know how to use properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 [quote user="Frenchie"]Grated coconut..What you say is very useful, I'll try that way next time.merci !!!! [/quote]Ah ha, that will be the problem Frenchie, not grated coconut, Best to use coconut milk or creme in tins. Available in Leader price around 45 cents or the block if nothing else.No wonder you needed the pompiers afterwards [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 And I had coconut milk in the cupboard !!!!Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Coconut milk might do it, but creamed coconut is different, it comes in a block . You scrape it into the sauce and it dissolves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 [quote user="Patf"]creamed coconut is different, it comes in a block . You scrape it into the sauce and it dissolves.[/quote]I used to buy it frequently in the UK but I have not (yet) come across it in the French shops/supermarkets I go to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 [quote user="Patf"]Coconut milk might do it, but creamed coconut is different, it comes in a block . You scrape it into the sauce and it dissolves.[/quote]Oh please, don't let us split hairs, "might do it" Will do it.Reasonable quality coconut milk or cream is the sweet juice and the pulp which add both depth of flavour and taste. Avoid "Dunns river" version as it is like knats pee.The blocks of creamed coconut are formed by grating the flesh and compressing the liquid out. Definitely the second choice.Clair seen both in Leclerk's but good quality for the price in Leader price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 MorningOh I bought some in Lidl price, and I like the quality of the Suzy Wan one, can be found anywhere.Never seen the one to grate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I have seen the little packs and tins of liquid creamed coconut in the shops too, but not the solid block to grate.I wasn't really sure if they were the same thing... [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 [quote user="Frenchie"]MorningOh I bought some in Lidl price, and I like the quality of the Suzy Wan one, can be found anywhere.Never seen the one to grate.[/quote]Went to a club called Suzy Wan's in Wanchai district of Hong Kong, but that is a different story and involved a ping pong ball [:$] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 You ve been everywhere dear friend ! [:D]Ping pong ?? Really ?? [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I believe her sister was doing the same in a club in Amsterdam...?[Www]No coconut involved though [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 [:D][:D][:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 In Amsterdam, growing tulips ; is that it ??[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 If you have no coconut milk, block, whatever, plain old cow's UHT will also cool the curry.In fact, I sometimes find coconut milk quite rich (unless you buy a fresh coconut and extract the milk yourself, in which case it's not been concentrated) and can make the curry oily.I like to just use milk. Works well, "tones" the heat down and is a surprisingly delicious addition. I suspect that "real" curries don't contain milk because milk is neither easy to find in a country with a hot climate; nor will it keep well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 [quote user="sweet 17"]If you have no coconut milk, block, whatever, plain old cow's UHT will also cool the curry.In fact, I sometimes find coconut milk quite rich (unless you buy a fresh coconut and extract the milk yourself, in which case it's not been concentrated) and can make the curry oily.I like to just use milk. Works well, "tones" the heat down and is a surprisingly delicious addition. I suspect that "real" curries don't contain milk because milk is neither easy to find in a country with a hot climate; nor will it keep well.[/quote]No Sweets, [geek] its because in Assia they grow a lot of coconuts and that adds a wonderful coconut flavour to the curries. They have plenty of milk and cream they make excellent Kulfi ice cream with it.With the tins it can seperate out and that allows you to add the milk and just as much of the cream as you want. I reduce the amount of the cream I use in Tom yum soup as it can get a bit heavy and oily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Âme Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Frenchie, fancy a trip to see the turnip fields this spring? [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Ame, [6]Frenchie corrected that much earlier. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWTyS3QZxtQ[:D][:D][kiss] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 You pants on fire :!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Âme Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I'm so passé. I've tiptoed through the tulips many times, but never before with Max Bygraves. thx [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Âme Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Oh la la. Where do you find these pictures?!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 Eh Eh .. secret .. Got a Visa ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Âme Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Honey, I got more credit cards that you can shake a stick at. [:P] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 For anyone who is interested,Like Clair, we don't have an abundance of good shops here to buy Indian and other food supplies. We have used, two or three times now, a mail order company from the UK www spicesof india.co.uk and have found them to be excellent and very quick. Delivery ( about £9 last time) is worth it if you buy a decent amount. They have a good selection of other cooking things that can be pretty expensive here too.. certain spices, lentils, some kinds of beans etc. Our nearest decent asian shop is about 1hr 30 m away in Toulouse and I have yet to find a decent indian grocer anywhere this side of BalhamNow have a selection of yummy lime pickles to get through.I don't have any connection with them other than being a very satisfied customer.Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 just realised this was in "the lighter side" - not really an amusing post by me! not really "French food" either so I have no idea where I should have posted it...you were all talking about curries and I just jumped in there.Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 [quote user="Âme"]Honey, I got more credit cards that you can shake a stick at. [:P][/quote] Google images, simply , darling.. [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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