Things you hear about but don't know what they taste like.

fender101 · 12-02-2013, 20:41

I'm always seeing references to these but I don't know what they taste like.

Truffles
Balsamic Vinegar.

Paul1511 · 12-02-2013, 20:42

Foie Gras

degsyhufc · 12-02-2013, 21:04

Quote:

I'm always seeing references to these but I don't know what they taste like.
Balsamic Vinegar.

That would be a hard one to judge and there is a wide spectrum.
The cheap stuff is like a sweet vinegar. The expensive aged stuff is more syrupee with not much acidicy at all.

Something i've not seen on the supermarket shelf yet is pomegranate molasses.

Elanor · 12-02-2013, 21:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul1511

Foie Gras

It tastes AMAZING.

I mean - I object, and it's disgusting and unethical and horribly unpleasant etc etc etc...

But it really does taste amazing.

Paul1511 · 12-02-2013, 21:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elanor

It tastes AMAZING.

I mean - I object, and it's disgusting and unethical and horribly unpleasant etc etc etc...

But it really does taste amazing.

Could you describe the taste?

walterwhite · 12-02-2013, 21:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elanor

It tastes AMAZING.

I mean - I object, and it's disgusting and unethical and horribly unpleasant etc etc etc...

But it really does taste amazing.

Couldn't agree more, best thing I have ever eaten by far.

Victoria Sponge · 12-02-2013, 22:34

I've had truffle cheese in Amsterdam, and I have a bottle of the most delicious white truffle oil from Borough Market. If I ate a full on real-life truffle I think I'd die and go to heaven.

Mr Teacake · 12-02-2013, 23:23

Haggis

Mandark · 12-02-2013, 23:30

P***y

(sorry it's crude but it had to be said!)

Mandark · 12-02-2013, 23:32

Beef!!

(sorry it's now boring but it had to be said!)

rick182 · 13-02-2013, 00:37

A Vino whatever that is

THEONEFROMHERE · 13-02-2013, 03:47

Horse, all the recent news items on it I really want a taste!

curvybabes · 13-02-2013, 05:02

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Originally Posted by Mr Teacake

Haggis

Haggis is lovely, took me years to try it as I didnt think I,d like it, I,d like to try horsemeat .. probably already have in a ready meal

but I mean like a proper bit of meat

curvybabes · 13-02-2013, 05:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by rick182

A Vino whatever that is

I drink that often

SHAFT · 13-02-2013, 09:58

Foie Gras
Tripe
Haggis
Kidneys

I have no desire to ever try any of them.

Utopian Girl · 13-02-2013, 10:07

Truffles was my first choice too OP. I adore mushrooms and they make me curious.

My husband was delivered a box of duck foie gras/confit etc by a grateful student he'd been mentoring. As a veggie I won't be trying any tho'!

A few Chinese ingredients for me as well, fermented soya beans being one.

petit-pois · 13-02-2013, 10:09

Scallops.
Crab.
Lobster.

Given the chance, I'd definitely try these. When in a restaurant I tend to play it safe and stick to what I know I'll like.

earthling13 · 13-02-2013, 10:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by petit-pois

Scallops.
Crab.
Lobster.

Given the chance, I'd definitely try these. When in a restaurant I tend to play it safe and stick to what I know I'll like.

Scallops and crab are relatively cheap in the fishmongers or supermarket so try them at home. Scallops need only a short fry and serve with a good black pudding and apple sauce. Or you could try M&S Coquilles Saint-Jacques which just need cooking in the oven. You can buy crab dressed and ready to eat. All you need is a wedge of lemon and some granary bread. Any one of these would only cost around a fiver and serve two people.

Lobster, however, is quite expensive and unfortunately I've never had lobster that I thought was worth the cost. so I just settle for the occasional tin of Baxters Lobster Bisque.

My 'never tasted food' is artichoke.

Johnnys Arcade · 13-02-2013, 11:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by THEONEFROMHERE

Horse, all the recent news items on it I really want a taste!

If you really want to try a bit of genuine horse, then look no further! Click the link below...

http://www.exoticmeats.co.uk/horse-burgers.html

Teddybleads · 13-02-2013, 11:15

Cardoon.

Shrike · 13-02-2013, 12:08

Horse - I'm itching to give a decent horse steak a try after all the publicity

Re foie-gras - I had foie-gras with steak last year for the first time. Foie-gras is like very rich pate - tbh the steak I had was sublime anyway so the foie-gras was rather like guilding the lily. Doubt I'll have it again as it is morally very dubious.

walterwhite · 13-02-2013, 13:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shrike

Horse - I'm itching to give a decent horse steak a try after all the publicity

Re foie-gras - I had foie-gras with steak last year for the first time. Foie-gras is like very rich pate - tbh the steak I had was sublime anyway so the foie-gras was rather like guilding the lily. Doubt I'll have it again as it is morally very dubious.

Personally I don't think pan fried foie gras is anything like pate. It's like the richest most tender steak you've ever had.

molliepops · 13-02-2013, 14:04

Truffles and hummus ( the smell of both stop me putting them in my mouth).

Shrike · 13-02-2013, 15:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by walterwhite

Personally I don't think pan fried foie gras is anything like pate. It's like the richest most tender steak you've ever had.

I can see what you mean with the texture, rather like very lightly cooked chicken liver. But too rich for me anyway.

Teddybleads · 13-02-2013, 15:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by walterwhite

Personally I don't think pan fried foie gras is anything like pate. It's like the richest most tender steak you've ever had.

I agree with the rich and tender part but i don't get the steak flavour. it's very hard to describe, sort of like caramelized nuts with a creamy texture.

12-02-2013, 20:41	#1
fender101 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Reading Posts: 3,604	Things you hear about but don't know what they taste like. I'm always seeing references to these but I don't know what they taste like. Truffles Balsamic Vinegar.

12-02-2013, 21:04	#3
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	Quote: Originally Posted by fender101 I'm always seeing references to these but I don't know what they taste like. Balsamic Vinegar. That would be a hard one to judge and there is a wide spectrum. The cheap stuff is like a sweet vinegar. The expensive aged stuff is more syrupee with not much acidicy at all. Something i've not seen on the supermarket shelf yet is pomegranate molasses.

12-02-2013, 20:42	#2
Paul1511 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 2,422	Foie Gras

12-02-2013, 21:10	#4
Elanor Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 13,041	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul1511 Foie Gras It tastes AMAZING. I mean - I object, and it's disgusting and unethical and horribly unpleasant etc etc etc... But it really does taste amazing.

12-02-2013, 21:20	#5
Paul1511 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 2,422	Quote: Originally Posted by Elanor It tastes AMAZING. I mean - I object, and it's disgusting and unethical and horribly unpleasant etc etc etc... But it really does taste amazing. Could you describe the taste?

12-02-2013, 21:35	#6
walterwhite Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 21,729	Quote: Originally Posted by Elanor It tastes AMAZING. I mean - I object, and it's disgusting and unethical and horribly unpleasant etc etc etc... But it really does taste amazing. Couldn't agree more, best thing I have ever eaten by far.

12-02-2013, 22:34	#7
Victoria Sponge Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: UK Garage, GoT, Brasil & steak Posts: 10,505	I've had truffle cheese in Amsterdam, and I have a bottle of the most delicious white truffle oil from Borough Market. If I ate a full on real-life truffle I think I'd die and go to heaven.

12-02-2013, 23:23	#8
Mr Teacake Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 3,945	Haggis

12-02-2013, 23:30	#9
Mandark Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Derby Posts: 27,593	P***y (sorry it's crude but it had to be said!)

12-02-2013, 23:32	#10
Mandark Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Derby Posts: 27,593	Beef!! (sorry it's now boring but it had to be said!)

13-02-2013, 00:37	#11
rick182 Inactive Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 10,692	A Vino whatever that is

13-02-2013, 03:47	#12
THEONEFROMHERE Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,161	Horse, all the recent news items on it I really want a taste!

13-02-2013, 05:02	#13
curvybabes Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 11,156	Quote: Originally Posted by Mr Teacake Haggis Haggis is lovely, took me years to try it as I didnt think I,d like it, I,d like to try horsemeat .. probably already have in a ready meal but I mean like a proper bit of meat

13-02-2013, 05:03	#14
curvybabes Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 11,156	Quote: Originally Posted by rick182 A Vino whatever that is I drink that often

13-02-2013, 09:58	#15
SHAFT Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 4,252	Foie Gras Tripe Haggis Kidneys I have no desire to ever try any of them.

13-02-2013, 10:07	#16
Utopian Girl Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 7,610	Truffles was my first choice too OP. I adore mushrooms and they make me curious. My husband was delivered a box of duck foie gras/confit etc by a grateful student he'd been mentoring. As a veggie I won't be trying any tho'! A few Chinese ingredients for me as well, fermented soya beans being one.

13-02-2013, 10:09	#17
petit-pois Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: South-East England Posts: 645	Scallops. Crab. Lobster. Given the chance, I'd definitely try these. When in a restaurant I tend to play it safe and stick to what I know I'll like.

13-02-2013, 10:50	#18
earthling13 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 10,268	Quote: Originally Posted by petit-pois Scallops. Crab. Lobster. Given the chance, I'd definitely try these. When in a restaurant I tend to play it safe and stick to what I know I'll like. Scallops and crab are relatively cheap in the fishmongers or supermarket so try them at home. Scallops need only a short fry and serve with a good black pudding and apple sauce. Or you could try M&S Coquilles Saint-Jacques which just need cooking in the oven. You can buy crab dressed and ready to eat. All you need is a wedge of lemon and some granary bread. Any one of these would only cost around a fiver and serve two people. Lobster, however, is quite expensive and unfortunately I've never had lobster that I thought was worth the cost. so I just settle for the occasional tin of Baxters Lobster Bisque. My 'never tasted food' is artichoke.

13-02-2013, 11:12	#19
Johnnys Arcade Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: 114 Gorgie Road Edinburgh EH11 Posts: 2,744	Quote: Originally Posted by THEONEFROMHERE Horse, all the recent news items on it I really want a taste! If you really want to try a bit of genuine horse, then look no further! Click the link below... http://www.exoticmeats.co.uk/horse-burgers.html

13-02-2013, 11:15	#20
Teddybleads Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 6,118	Cardoon.

13-02-2013, 12:08	#21
Shrike Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Nottingham Posts: 11,480	Horse - I'm itching to give a decent horse steak a try after all the publicity Re foie-gras - I had foie-gras with steak last year for the first time. Foie-gras is like very rich pate - tbh the steak I had was sublime anyway so the foie-gras was rather like guilding the lily. Doubt I'll have it again as it is morally very dubious.

13-02-2013, 13:04	#22
walterwhite Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 21,729	Quote: Originally Posted by Shrike Horse - I'm itching to give a decent horse steak a try after all the publicity Re foie-gras - I had foie-gras with steak last year for the first time. Foie-gras is like very rich pate - tbh the steak I had was sublime anyway so the foie-gras was rather like guilding the lily. Doubt I'll have it again as it is morally very dubious. Personally I don't think pan fried foie gras is anything like pate. It's like the richest most tender steak you've ever had.

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13-02-2013, 14:04	#23
molliepops Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: woking Posts: 21,678	Truffles and hummus ( the smell of both stop me putting them in my mouth).

13-02-2013, 15:10	#24
Shrike Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Nottingham Posts: 11,480	Quote: Originally Posted by walterwhite Personally I don't think pan fried foie gras is anything like pate. It's like the richest most tender steak you've ever had. I can see what you mean with the texture, rather like very lightly cooked chicken liver. But too rich for me anyway.

13-02-2013, 15:14	#25
Teddybleads Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 6,118	Quote: Originally Posted by walterwhite Personally I don't think pan fried foie gras is anything like pate. It's like the richest most tender steak you've ever had. I agree with the rich and tender part but i don't get the steak flavour. it's very hard to describe, sort of like caramelized nuts with a creamy texture.