tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292285026495708432.post4025418408877639389..comments2024-02-09T11:47:25.381-05:00Comments on <center>Equal Opportunity Kitchen</center>: Think Spice...Think Fenugreek...Think Sri Lankan Red Shrimp CurryPGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02160883537054763513noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292285026495708432.post-71952451959646083352008-09-25T11:34:00.000-04:002008-09-25T11:34:00.000-04:00Hey wonderful mentors - you have an award over on ...Hey wonderful mentors - you have an award over on my site (in the English version of the post, although perhaps I should've made you practice your French Psychgrad!) :-)Hopiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13753084404615138779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292285026495708432.post-23249959308644392682008-09-25T11:21:00.000-04:002008-09-25T11:21:00.000-04:00I had high hopes for this dish. Oh well. Thanks fo...I had high hopes for this dish. Oh well. Thanks for the lesson on rampe leaf...<BR/>I like your ingredient still life photo too.Lori Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07618373287712454892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292285026495708432.post-25718767968107702182008-09-25T02:32:00.000-04:002008-09-25T02:32:00.000-04:00I've used pandan in Filipino recipes and a small t...I've used pandan in Filipino recipes and a small town/province in Philippines is actually said to be the "pandan capital of the world" (the town/province is called Mangaldan, where some of my family is from). Aside from cooking, pandan is used to make mats, furniture, etc. It's quite a versatile plant with many uses, mainly to provide a fresh aroma and light flavor to foods.What's Cookin Chicagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05997166741217476857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292285026495708432.post-17078193212177004642008-09-25T02:07:00.000-04:002008-09-25T02:07:00.000-04:00Fascinating. And now I've learned a little about f...Fascinating. And now I've learned a little about fenugreek and pampe leaf and curry and Sri Lankan culture. Thank you.Barriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678698296265168217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292285026495708432.post-10363745763535853522008-09-24T21:03:00.000-04:002008-09-24T21:03:00.000-04:00This sounds good...and looks good. I'm not sure I'...This sounds good...and looks good. I'm not sure I'd have been able to even do it. Thanks for sharing!<BR/><BR/>-DTW<BR/>www.everydaycookin.blogspot.comDarius T. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06225878800405121386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292285026495708432.post-42704860160690634242008-09-24T13:41:00.000-04:002008-09-24T13:41:00.000-04:00I love using fenugreek - its adds a great flavour....I love using fenugreek - its adds a great flavour. This is going to be a must tryBeth (jamandcream)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02019416765812748870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292285026495708432.post-74460297849691925382008-09-24T12:41:00.000-04:002008-09-24T12:41:00.000-04:00Good for you for getting out and trying curry :) ...Good for you for getting out and trying curry :) I think I'm inspired now. I never knew what to do with fenugreek and a funny looking rampe leaf. Awesome jobAdamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494977879326006105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292285026495708432.post-59715614517235233662008-09-24T11:13:00.000-04:002008-09-24T11:13:00.000-04:00Oh, I'm so jealous you found rampe leaf (I only he...Oh, I'm so jealous you found rampe leaf (I only heard of pandan recently, but can't find it here...)<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry it didn't press your buttons though. I would try using dried red chillies, and maybe a tsp of ground cumin/coriander too. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for submitting to Think Spice!Laura Patersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17588036645858886259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292285026495708432.post-55548957790143617662008-09-24T11:05:00.000-04:002008-09-24T11:05:00.000-04:00Fenugreek, although it has the word Greek in it, I...Fenugreek, although it has the word Greek in it, I have seen it only in recipes and don't know much about this spice. I tried cooking shrimps with the shells on and we didn't like that either.Ivyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12370053555998889434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292285026495708432.post-63905209874481638292008-09-24T10:45:00.000-04:002008-09-24T10:45:00.000-04:00this dish is completely foreign to me, but if you ...this dish is completely foreign to me, but if you say it's hot, i'm immediately interested. :)gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02368850949339758604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292285026495708432.post-36244707400415283472008-09-24T09:06:00.000-04:002008-09-24T09:06:00.000-04:00It looks very good, I'd have to tone it down a bit...It looks very good, I'd have to tone it down a bit (hot wise) for the kids.Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08311071575728126903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292285026495708432.post-47145334828540906032008-09-24T08:33:00.000-04:002008-09-24T08:33:00.000-04:00It certainly looks good but I know from experience...It certainly looks good but I know from experience makign curry at home is just harder than it seems it should bekathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10462007067131792229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292285026495708432.post-9504347645478090512008-09-24T08:29:00.000-04:002008-09-24T08:29:00.000-04:00Sounds delicious, even if it did not turn out as y...Sounds delicious, even if it did not turn out as you'd hoped. I like prawns, but have never tried them in a curry.Cakelawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205068748520541380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292285026495708432.post-83625404434938394322008-09-24T08:13:00.000-04:002008-09-24T08:13:00.000-04:00Your curry looks very pretty.I don't know if you k...Your curry looks very pretty.<BR/><BR/>I don't know if you knew this or not, but according to my 660 Curries cookbook (which is excellent if you like Indian food), Fenugreek is the same thing as methi. So if you are having a hard time finding fenugreek or a recipe with fenugreek, it might be labled as methi.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11924161328076804836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292285026495708432.post-38696884098931800822008-09-24T06:38:00.000-04:002008-09-24T06:38:00.000-04:00It *looks* like a great recipe -- all the elements...It *looks* like a great recipe -- all the elements are there. And as Dee said, you got the pandan right. If you add pandan leaf to a pot of regular rice, it scents the rice like Jasmine. <BR/><BR/>A few thoughts about improving the recipe: Western Chili Powder is usually a blend of spices (cumin, parprika, cayenne...). Perhaps what was intended is plain ground chili, or chili flakes. 1 1/2 tsp. is a lot for my taste, I would probably use less. Maybe 1 1/2 tsp. of chili paste. I agree, that peeling the shrimp first would make the dish easier to eat (but as glamah16 says, they do add extra flavor) My other recommendation would be to saute the aromatics in a little oil first, then add the spices, and then the shrimp and liquid. This will mellow the onions and garlic, and help release all the flavors.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18207184256646710317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292285026495708432.post-35228430895735845352008-09-24T06:05:00.000-04:002008-09-24T06:05:00.000-04:00looks great, fenugreek in shrimp is new to me. Nic...looks great, fenugreek in shrimp is new to me. Nice entry for the event..Shreyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433445420008639630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292285026495708432.post-39291476022504071852008-09-24T04:38:00.000-04:002008-09-24T04:38:00.000-04:00Good for you...how adventurous you are. I'm gonna ...Good for you...how adventurous you are. I'm gonna make a fenugreek chicken curry with fresh leaves soon...to give you some more fenu-waaaaaaaah ideas!! The fresh leaves can be substituted for the dry ones. I'm glad you thought spice...very sporting of you!!Deeba PABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05527333008494519621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292285026495708432.post-53187833959943456792008-09-24T01:24:00.000-04:002008-09-24T01:24:00.000-04:00I just made South Indian style curry last night. ...I just made South Indian style curry last night. Once I get my next curry craving, I'll be sure and try this recipe.Larissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08690789194619561508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292285026495708432.post-16625180731361423682008-09-23T21:54:00.000-04:002008-09-23T21:54:00.000-04:00I'm half Sinhalese (that's also Sri Lankan) and yo...I'm half Sinhalese (that's also Sri Lankan) and you 've put me to shame with this curry! <BR/><BR/>You did right with the pandan. To release more of the flavour, tear a leaf into two or three shreds lengthways, and then tie the lot into a knot before you throw it into the pot :)Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03267248587191034097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292285026495708432.post-73077619134182844842008-09-23T20:53:00.000-04:002008-09-23T20:53:00.000-04:00Well that's a shame. But you got to discover a ne...Well that's a shame. But you got to discover a new ingredient - always a good thing. I've never heard of rampe leaf before. And I completely understand about the tumeric. Tumeric and I have a very testy relationship.KJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05715945613246233125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292285026495708432.post-33145127717470704242008-09-23T19:05:00.000-04:002008-09-23T19:05:00.000-04:00Never heard of it either, if it's too hot it's not...Never heard of it either, if it's too hot it's not for me either! But it looks pretty!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292285026495708432.post-32335927279745682612008-09-23T17:26:00.000-04:002008-09-23T17:26:00.000-04:00I'm not going to lie - that recipe looks totally i...I'm not going to lie - that recipe looks totally intimidating to me and I'm impressed you tackled it!!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01728934892670570446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292285026495708432.post-52408658754784105542008-09-23T17:13:00.000-04:002008-09-23T17:13:00.000-04:00Well it sounded good to me. Sorry you didnt care f...Well it sounded good to me. Sorry you didnt care for it. I love leaving the shells on because it adds to flavor. But it can be a pain to eat. I can never find fenugreek seeds!glamah16https://www.blogger.com/profile/16724763173861801914noreply@blogger.com