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Old 28-11-2016, 18:21
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I thought this might be an opportunity to say what you fancy trying and for others to kick in if they have actually had it.
I keep seeing truffles (not the chocolate ones) mentioned on cheffy programmes but have never seen them on sale. I do know they are very expensive though
Has anyone ever tried them and are they worth the expense?
The other thing is panna cotta. I imagine it to be like crème brûlée but without the brûlée
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Old 28-11-2016, 19:01
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Old 28-11-2016, 20:07
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I fancy cooking a beef rib - but I haven't been able to bring myself to part with the money for it yet

It looks like it would be really tasty - but what if I paid all that money then cocked up the cooking?
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Old 29-11-2016, 13:19
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I thought this might be an opportunity to say what you fancy trying and for others to kick in if they have actually had it.
I keep seeing truffles (not the chocolate ones) mentioned on cheffy programmes but have never seen them on sale. I do know they are very expensive though
Has anyone ever tried them and are they worth the expense?
The other thing is panna cotta. I imagine it to be like crème brûlée but without the brûlée
I've had truffles on risotto and pasta dishes a few times and I really liked the taste. I wouldn't go out and buy a truffle though. Truffle oil supposedly tastes like them, even though it contains no truffle.
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Old 29-11-2016, 15:16
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I thought this might be an opportunity to say what you fancy trying and for others to kick in if they have actually had it.
I keep seeing truffles (not the chocolate ones) mentioned on cheffy programmes but have never seen them on sale. I do know they are very expensive though
Has anyone ever tried them and are they worth the expense?
The other thing is panna cotta. I imagine it to be like crème brûlée but without the brûlée
I've had truffles on a few dishes and always enjoyed the taste.

I've had lots of panna cottas and creme brulees. I've made a few too. A Creme Brulee is more like a custard and has egg yolk in it, a Panna Cotta doesn't contain any eggs and is set with gelatin.

I really want to try soft shell crab.
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Old 29-11-2016, 15:48
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I've had truffles on a few dishes and always enjoyed the taste.

I've had lots of panna cottas and creme brulees. I've made a few too. A Creme Brulee is more like a custard and has egg yolk in it, a Panna Cotta doesn't contain any eggs and is set with gelatin.

I really want to try soft shell crab.
Love soft shell crab, it's delicious.

I know you're adventurous and like your East Asian Cuisine, have you ever tried durian? I would recommend it if you want to try something that's totally different to pretty much anything else.
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Old 29-11-2016, 16:14
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Love soft shell crab, it's delicious.

I know you're adventurous and like your East Asian Cuisine, have you ever tried durian? I would recommend it if you want to try something that's totally different to pretty much anything else.
I've not tried that, I've heard of it though. If it's what I'm thinking it is, a strong smelling, spiky fruit? I'd definitely try it, there's nothing really I wouldn't try to be honest.

I love seafood and have always fancied soft shell crab but never had the opportunity, I seem to be cursed, on about five occasions I've been going to restaurants and I've looked at the menu beforehand and they've had it but then have either changed the menu or didn't have it. Strangely I've looked at the menu of a place I'm eating on Saturday and they have it so fingers crossed I'll be lucky this time!
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Old 29-11-2016, 16:33
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I've had truffles on a few dishes and always enjoyed the taste.

I've had lots of panna cottas and creme brulees. I've made a few too. A Creme Brulee is more like a custard and has egg yolk in it, a Panna Cotta doesn't contain any eggs and is set with gelatin.

I really want to try soft shell crab.
I've had soft shell crab a few times. If you're ever in Birmingham I know somehwere that does it. First time I had it I thought it looked like a deep fried tarantula!
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Old 29-11-2016, 17:19
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I've had soft shell crab a few times. If you're ever in Birmingham I know somehwere that does it. First time I had it I thought it looked like a deep fried tarantula!

I once ate roast Guinea pig that was completely intact bar for the innards.
It was a bit of a sight on the plate with its death grin and all its teeth.

The dish I'd love to try is steak tartare made from quality beef by a chef who's accomplished at it.
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Old 29-11-2016, 19:37
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Old 29-11-2016, 21:10
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I've not tried that, I've heard of it though. If it's what I'm thinking it is, a strong smelling, spiky fruit? I'd definitely try it, there's nothing really I wouldn't try to be honest.

I love seafood and have always fancied soft shell crab but never had the opportunity, I seem to be cursed, on about five occasions I've been going to restaurants and I've looked at the menu beforehand and they've had it but then have either changed the menu or didn't have it. Strangely I've looked at the menu of a place I'm eating on Saturday and they have it so fingers crossed I'll be lucky this time!
Yes that's the one. I'm seeing it more often in the freezer section of various Chinese supermarkets, so have a look out if you ever visit one. It's one of, if not my favourite food ever. Like you I'll try anything once!

I agree with walterwhite about the soft shell crab, when it's deep fried it does look rather tarantula like. Lovely taste and texture though.
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Old 30-11-2016, 13:03
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I once ate roast Guinea pig that was completely intact bar for the innards.
It was a bit of a sight on the plate with its death grin and all its teeth.

The dish I'd love to try is steak tartare made from quality beef by a chef who's accomplished at it.
Now i've had steak tartare at a very good restaurant and I am not joking when I say the gherkin in it made it remind me of a McDonalds hamburger. Not really the taste i'm going for in a £15 starter.
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Old 30-11-2016, 21:13
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Now i've had steak tartare at a very good restaurant and I am not joking when I say the gherkin in it made it remind me of a McDonalds hamburger. Not really the taste i'm going for in a £15 starter.
Too much of it or not diced finely enough?
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Old 01-12-2016, 12:49
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Too much of it or not diced finely enough?
Not sure, never had it since because I was so unimpressed. But this was a very good restaurant so I can only assume it was done well.
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Old 01-12-2016, 13:05
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I fancy cooking a beef rib - but I haven't been able to bring myself to part with the money for it yet

It looks like it would be really tasty - but what if I paid all that money then cocked up the cooking?
When I was married (a few centuries ago) our joint income meant we could afford it now and then. Trying to remember how I cooked it but I think I slow roasted it. It was always tender and full of flavour. Now that you've reminded me about it I might just have to scrimp together my pennies and splash out!
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Old 03-12-2016, 00:57
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I know you're adventurous and like your East Asian Cuisine, have you ever tried durian? I would recommend it if you want to try something that's totally different to pretty much anything else.
I have tried durian, but not to my taste.

I have also tried crocodile meat. Not something I would ever fancy again. Was too chewy and salty.

What I did try & take a liking to, was rambutans.
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Old 03-12-2016, 12:14
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I have tried durian, but not to my taste.

I have also tried crocodile meat. Not something I would ever fancy again. Was too chewy and salty.

What I did try & take a liking to, was rambutans.
If I saw rambutans, I would have said they were lychees. Google is my friend.
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Old 03-12-2016, 12:58
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If I saw rambutans, I would have said they were lychees. Google is my friend.
They are different nonetheless
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kimlai...b_4690073.html

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Old 03-12-2016, 15:49
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I would like to try lobster but think I would mess it up if I tried cooking myself. Same with scallops. can't really afford to buy and then not enjoy it unfortunately.
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Old 03-12-2016, 22:43
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I would like to try sushi as long as it has no eel in it. Eels look just like snakes & somethings I won't eat. I've had the california rolls of course but I want to try a tuna one.
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Old 04-12-2016, 08:57
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Always fancied trying deep fried crickets. Not sure about scorpions or spiders though.
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Old 04-12-2016, 09:24
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Speaking of Japanese, I'd like to try fugu.
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Old 04-12-2016, 19:19
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If I saw rambutans, I would have said they were lychees. Google is my friend.
They taste different but are similar in appearance.

I had them many times abroad. I then saw them tinned here in the supermarket.
I tried the tinned ones, but not the same. Just like tinned strawberries don't taste like fresh one,s.

I have tried most tropical fruits, also veg.

I don't mind cassava, breadfruit, yams, cho cho,s plantains. I don't buy them often to cook at home, though.
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Old 04-12-2016, 21:09
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I would like to try lobster but think I would mess it up if I tried cooking myself. Same with scallops. can't really afford to buy and then not enjoy it unfortunately.
I've had both and I think both are overrated. I recently thought I would give scallops another shot. I know they were as fresh as you can get and they were perfectly (little more than searing) cooked by me. But I still think they are just bland bits of nothing - but at an eye watering price!
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Old 04-12-2016, 21:11
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Always fancied trying deep fried crickets. Not sure about scorpions or spiders though.
I had deep fried crickets in Africa. I was told they tasted of prawns but to me they didn't have any flavour. It might have been down to the cook though. Or the storage. She had them in her freezer.
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