Harters
(John Hartley - a culinary patriot eating & cooking in Northwest England)
January 16, 2016, 6:35pm
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Errrmmm. Having never participated in a Something of the Month, what is this thread about, please?
I’m see that folk are nominating their various somethings.
Do I deduce that, in due course, one of the somethings will be picked and we’ll then cook the dish/cookbook/ingredient/cuisine/ whatever?
Yours
Sherlock Harters
Its similar to DOTM/ COTM in Chowhound. But we haven’t quite reached a consensus whether people are interested in DOTM, COTM, or Cuisine of the month, or, seasonal ingredient of the month. so basically just letting the democratic process sort it out.
naf
January 16, 2016, 6:49pm
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We have vast interests! Also there is a certain Peking duck I would like to do too…
cynsa37
(cs)
January 18, 2016, 12:08am
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ALMOND PRESSED DUCK - Wor Shiu Op recipe
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Frizzle
January 18, 2016, 10:32am
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DUMPLINGS
It’s an easy thing to start with - lots of regional variations on the theme are possible.
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rmis32
(Robert)
January 18, 2016, 6:27pm
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STIR-FRY, so many possibilities, hopefully many useful suggestions.
I’ll say STIR-FRY also as I’ve never done much of it and this would inspire me.
I would vote for STIR FRY also . I need help on this . Mine just ends up tasting like greasy chalk .
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I was going to ask if pierogi count as dumplings. I intend to try some this month.
I would say yes . Unleavened dough wrapped around a savory or sweet filling and cooked in boiling water .
rwcfoodie
(Karen Mezzetta)
January 20, 2016, 2:59am
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ALMOND PRESSED DUCK!!! Thanks cynsa
Totally agree. Dumplings have a depth and breadth.
I’ll play. Never made DUMPLINGS so this would be a good kick in the pants.
naf
January 20, 2016, 12:51pm
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Dessert of the month: EGG CUSTARD TARTS, sounds simple, but they are so good if they are well done!
Egg tart from Hong Kong (using lard than butter for the light puff pastry)
Pastel de Nata from Portuguese
I’m sure from every cuisine, there is a version…
PHREDDY
January 20, 2016, 1:06pm
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FOOD IN WRAPPERS!
ANY ETHNIC VERSION ;DUMPLINGS, PEROGIES, EMPANADAS
What do you make or enjoy?
From wiki: “Dumplings are a food that consists of small pieces of dough either wrapped around a filling (as in ravioli or wontons) or incorporating other ingredients (as in gnocchi). The dough can be based on bread, flour, or potatoes, and may be filled with fish, meat, sweets, or vegetables. They may be cooked by boiling, frying, simmering, or steaming. Dumplings may be savoury or sweet and can be eaten by themselves, with gravy or sauce, or in soups or stews.”
So I think dumplings would cover that.
PHREDDY
January 21, 2016, 7:01am
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Totally agree, thinking my description might be more generic… if that what we are looking for…
Nominations are now closed. Vote here:
To vote, stick a fork and knife into the following nominees. You may only vote once. Voting will close on Monday Jan 25 0:01 Pacific Time.
Edited to add: This is to vote for the dish/ cuisine that we will cook this month.