What New Thing Have You Learned To Cook ???

Discussion in 'The Good Life' started by DaltonGang, Sep 18, 2022.

  1. Sara-s

    Sara-s This Pun for Hire

    It exists as a cultivated variety. It grows very dark- it looks black, but becomes purple when cooked. It may also be called black rice. It’s quite nutritious and I’m told, quite tasty as well. More about that tomorrow.
     
  2. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    Huh. Never heard of it before. Let us know how it comes out and if it tastes any different.
     
  3. Sara-s

    Sara-s This Pun for Hire

    I had only heard of it recently myself. A classmate was talking about it & it sounded interesting enough to try. It is generally described as having a nutty taste. Being a bit nutty myself, of course, that appeals to me.

    I will tell you more after dinner.
     
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  4. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    Pics or it didn't happen.
     
  5. Sara-s

    Sara-s This Pun for Hire

    I’ll take pics tomorrow when we have some more. It’s after dinner & we had the rice. It is kind of chewy & nutty to taste. I liked it a lot. It can also be mixed with white rice of course. Tomorrow, we will try mixing it with some basmati rice.
     
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  6. Queen of Blades

    Queen of Blades Mistress of Mischief Staff Member

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    I don't know, but I know how to make rice blue. Tell it it's dirty.
     
  7. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    :ashamed001:
     
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  8. Sara-s

    Sara-s This Pun for Hire

    As promised, some pics of purple rice, made with the help of The Simian Chef.
    IMG_2024-05-17-125811.jpeg IMG_2024-05-17-125758.jpeg
     
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  9. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    Aha! So, was it more fun than a barrel of monkey chefs or was he just up to monkey chef business?
     
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  10. Sara-s

    Sara-s This Pun for Hire

    Yes.
     
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  11. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    Wild rice can take on a purple color.
     
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  12. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    I tried rice bread.
    Short grain rice in a blender after soaking in water over night.
    Salt
    Sugar
    Oil
    Yeast.
    The loaf came out OK, but I'm not thrilled about the taste.
    Oh well...

    tp
     
  13. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    It's probably just a rebellious phase. Kids these days!
     
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  14. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    Marinara Sauce

    Simple, few ingredients, but better than anything in a jar, by a long shot. Better than some of the better Italian restaurants in Houston. In this recipe, I add onions to mine, and use San Marzano tomatoes. The tomatoes are the key. I also slow simmer for approximately 4 hours and use a hand blender to make it smooth. If you use canned Roma, or other tomatoes, it tastes more acidic. I've tried.

    https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/best-ever-marinara


    ..
     
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  15. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    One more key: fresh basil.
     
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  16. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    Yes, it had fresh Basil.
     
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  17. Queen of Blades

    Queen of Blades Mistress of Mischief Staff Member

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    Croissant Bread. :drool:

    Croissantbread.jpg
     
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  18. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    I can imagine the deliciousness.
    Recipe please.
     
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  19. Queen of Blades

    Queen of Blades Mistress of Mischief Staff Member

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    Croissant Bread

    I read all those instructions the first time (made my head spin), and the second time I made an edited version for myself. If you'd like that, let me know.

    I also don't cut it into 5 sections. I like a solid loaf for toast and French toast purposes.
     
  20. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    Thanks! I'll give it a try soon and report back.
     
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