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Thank ancient (BC) North Africa and the Middle East for probably inventing deep frying. Thank Spain for introducing deep frying to the Americas and thus to the potato.
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Sweet potato fries are the top tier on the tech tree
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Mar 11, 2024 13:55
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Tiggum posted:
Boiled peanuts are God's food.
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Mar 11, 2024 14:01
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Brawnfire posted:Sweet potato fries are the top tier on the tech tree But they're sweet?!?
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Mar 11, 2024 14:02
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Mushika posted:Boiled peanuts are God's food. I'm pretty meh on peanuts in general so you better have a kickass recipe to back up this claim.
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Mar 11, 2024 15:28
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By popular demand posted:I'm pretty meh on peanuts in general so you better have a kickass recipe to back up this claim. Well, it's not green peanut season so any recipe I have is kinda moot. Regardless, I find that people are very divided about boiled peanuts. I'll jam up on some gas station boiled peanuts (which is a thing around here) but I'll also get a big pot of artisanal 'nuts going with lots of herbs, alliums, and citrus. Maybe when August rolls around, I'll start a boiled peanut thread in Goons With Spoons. My brother, the chef of our family, is actually the expert. He cans different recipes each year, but I don't know why he bothers with the canning part because they don't last.
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Mar 11, 2024 15:42
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Boiled peanuts just makes me think about "activated almonds"
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Mar 11, 2024 15:48
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Don't bother, I thought you start with dry raw peanuts. Turns out green peanuts are not available in my parts. this sucks.
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Mar 11, 2024 15:48
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Do you remember the fragrence of peanuts, the rich roasted flavor, the subtle sweetness and bold crunch? Now what if you didn't have any of that?
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Mar 11, 2024 15:59
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Yeah but you throw some Cajun spices in there, boil 'em up slow, and it's better than you might reasonably expect.
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Mar 11, 2024 16:02
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Y'all don't even know. Boiled peanuts? World unto itself. Dizzy Gillespie even wrote a song about it.
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Mar 11, 2024 16:07
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Zero_Grade posted:Yeah but you throw some Cajun spices in there, boil 'em up slow, and it's better than you might reasonably expect. yeah it's the expectation that they'll be like peanuts that gets people in trouble. they're much more like beans
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Mar 11, 2024 16:10
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eke out posted:yeah it's the expectation that they'll be like peanuts that gets people in trouble. they're much more like beans This discussion began dealing with legumes. e: I apologize if I come off as antagonistic, I've been at work all night. Mushika has a new favorite as of 16:17 on Mar 11, 2024 |
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Mar 11, 2024 16:11
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eke out posted:yeah it's the expectation that they'll be like peanuts that gets people in trouble. they're much more like beans You'd have to be a real goober to think that!
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Mar 11, 2024 16:32
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eke out posted:yeah it's the expectation that they'll be like peanuts that gets people in trouble. they're much more like beans They're pretty similar to eating edamame, come to think of it.
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Brawnfire posted:You'd have to be a real goober to think that! I think we have a thread title right there.
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Mar 11, 2024 16:42
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What about peanuts and Coke, is that also god's own food?
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Mar 11, 2024 17:21
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Boiled peanuts are all pea, no nut.
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steinrokkan posted:What about peanuts and Coke, is that also god's own food? No. Roasted peanuts and RC Cola, maybe call me.
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Brawnfire posted:Sweet potato fries are the top tier on the tech tree Imho sweet potato fries shouldn't be called fries. They are their own thing and are always slightly soggy compared to deep fried potatoes. They aren't as satisfying and also are not great vehicles for chicken salt, the king of spices. They are however pretty good as a slightly healthier side. Please consider alternative names such as planks, sticks, bits, julienne, etc.
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Also sweet potatoes are universally gross.
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UwUnabomber posted:Also sweet potatoes are universally gross. The orange ones are bad but the white and purple varieties are ok.
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UwUnabomber posted:Also sweet potatoes are universally gross. You're universally gross
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Tiggum posted:The orange ones are bad but the white and purple varieties are ok. Counterpoint: Sweet potato hash is incredible.
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A Perfect Twist posted:Imho sweet potato fries shouldn't be called fries. They are their own thing and are always slightly soggy compared to deep fried potatoes. They aren't as satisfying and also are not great vehicles for chicken salt, the king of spices. the only time I think I've *enjoyed* sweet potato fries as opposed to kinda just tolerated them is a place called Estrella Negra here in Chicago which is run by two like 2nd/third generation Mexican guys, like they're born and raised here with Mexican heritage. All their food kicks rear end but they do sweet potatoes fries that lean into the sweetness and make them basically a dessert, with cinnamon and an agave drizzle and stuff. They're not trying to be fries at all
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more falafel please posted:the only time I think I've *enjoyed* sweet potato fries as opposed to kinda just tolerated them is a place called Estrella Negra here in Chicago which is run by two like 2nd/third generation Mexican guys, like they're born and raised here with Mexican heritage. All their food kicks rear end but they do sweet potatoes fries that lean into the sweetness and make them basically a dessert, with cinnamon and an agave drizzle and stuff. They're not trying to be fries at all Sounds like the maple chipotle glazed sweet potato fries the mexican place by me used to make. God I miss those.
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Jesus that's gross.
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more falafel please posted:the only time I think I've *enjoyed* sweet potato fries as opposed to kinda just tolerated them is a place called Estrella Negra here in Chicago which is run by two like 2nd/third generation Mexican guys, like they're born and raised here with Mexican heritage. All their food kicks rear end but they do sweet potatoes fries that lean into the sweetness and make them basically a dessert, with cinnamon and an agave drizzle and stuff. They're not trying to be fries at all That sounds great! I like sweet potato but I just think they don't work as fries like potatoes do. Sweet potatoes can make a good change-up from jacket potatoes (this is done in the middle east a lot) and it's fine but potatoes are just better as deep fried chips. Plus the sweet potato fries are usually more expensive than potato fries. Taro is delicious if you really want to lean into a more dessert tasting tuber.
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Brawnfire posted:maple chipotle glazed sweet potato fries Come visit my NAFTA themed food truck
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Japanese sweet potatoes, which are red purple on the outside and yellow white inside, are incredibly delicious. They have a subtle chestnut flavor and starchier, more crumbly interior than the stringier and mushier orange sweet potato. I could see how the texture of orange sweet potato might turn some people off if you're expecting a normal potato. That said I like them all better than regular potatoes which I don't like very much. The thin skinned red normal potatoes are ok but the ones with thick tough brown skin are kind of gross. I don't cook potatoes often tbh for this reason
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eke out posted:yeah it's the expectation that they'll be like peanuts that gets people in trouble. they're much more like beans Oh, I get it. They're as different to roasted peanuts as pickled walnuts are to the actual walnut.
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It definitely seems to be harder to get sweet potato fries properly crispy, but when it happens, it's great. They can carry some seasonings that just wouldn't work as well on potato fries. Another underappreciated option is boniato fries. They're pretty much in between, a slight hint of sweetness. You pretty much have to deep fry them though, a light coating of oil won't do much. (This might be the same thing they use in Japan, I wouldn't know)
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https://twitter.com/WahyuYordan/status/1767797094046482615?t=Po3jtIVuAzb1FhvOj8FdQA&s=19 Reversible sunny side up Bougainvillea flower omelette
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Serving 8 of a 15 course molecular gastronomy tasting menu. You paid $750 for this,The Saddest Rhino posted:Bougainvillea flower omelette The waiter brings in an autoclave with a silver cloche. He lifts the cloche to reveal a glass bell with a swirling yellow and purple vapor inside.  He hands you an antique chinese opium pipe and lights a brazier. -- Get ready for when I lift the glas. You huff it!
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I don't think people can interact with a lovely ai image
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I said chocolate-covered MINTS
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it appears @WahyuYordan is doing cursed food everyday for Ramadhan. Here's a pandan-infused omelette https://twitter.com/WahyuYordan/status/1768120890838118633
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If only he added some flour, Pandan seems like it'd work great for sweet pancakes.
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