The CookingBites Spice Challenge - Spice of the Month (August 2017):Ginger

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Sorry, in the UK it's "release" now, unless you're a member of staff, when there is no escape.

I'm in an Australian hospital in Canberra... It's still discharge here. It's a joke that the staff understand. I've been in rather longer than I wanted to be!

 

[Morning Glory]

Thank you everyone for your lovely entries. There were 9 entries altogether. The following entries caught my eye:

Thai Coconut Soup from @The Late Night Gourmet - I don't normally like things containing coconut milk but I was so inspired to make this that I have obtained a fresh coconut (as recommended by @Francesca ) to try it out.
Courgette Kofta in a Ginger and Tomato Sauce from @Elawin. I'm not a great fan of courgettes either (!) as I find them rather insipid, but this way of cooking them looks very interesting and is one I will try out.
Rougaille (Mauritian tomato-based dish) from @Herbie. A very unusual (to me, at least) and intriguing regional dish.
Crispy Ginger Potatoes from @Yorky. A simple, spicy, very gingery recipe!

In the end I decided on the Rougaille. I'm so intrigued that I simply must try it! So I hereby declare @Herbie the winner of the August Spice Challenge. See below for the choice of prize.

 

[Morning Glory]

Here are the prizes on offer @Herbie - just choose one and PM me a postal address!

Deiss® PRO Citrus Lemon Zester & Cheese Grater

Fresh India: 130 Quick, Easy and Delicious Vegetarian Recipes for Every Day- Hardcover (Jul 2016)

Sirocco: Fabulous Flavours from the East - Hardcover (May 2016)

Syria: Recipes from Home - Hardcover (4 May 2017)

OXO Good Grips Mandolin Slicer

Gumelo - Certified Organic Grow Your Own Kit - Pearl Oyster Mushroom

 

[Francesca]

Thank you everyone for your lovely entries. There were 9 entries altogether. The following entries caught my eye:

Thai Coconut Soup from @The Late Night Gourmet - I don't normally like things containing coconut milk but I was so inspired to make this that I have obtained a fresh coconut (as recommended by @Francesca ) to try it out.
Courgette Kofta in a Ginger and Tomato Sauce from @Elawin. I'm not a great fan of courgettes either (!) as I find them rather insipid, but this way of cooking them looks very interesting and is one I will try out.
Rougaille (Mauritian tomato-based dish) from @Herbie. A very unusual (to me, at least) and intriguing regional dish.
Crispy Ginger Potatoes from @Yorky. A simple, spicy, very gingery recipe!

In the end I decided on the Rougaille. I'm so intrigued that I simply must try it! So I hereby declare @Herbie the winner of the August Spice Challenge. See below for the choice of prize.

@morning glory

Definitely sublime exquisite refinement .. Thank you Dear .. It is truly amazing ..

I am sure that you shall conquer palates !! Have a lovely weekend ..

 

[Francesca]

Here are the prizes on offer @Herbie - just choose one and PM me a postal address!

Deiss® PRO Citrus Lemon Zester & Cheese Grater

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Fresh India: 130 Quick, Easy and Delicious Vegetarian Recipes for Every Day- Hardcover (Jul 2016)

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Sirocco: Fabulous Flavours from the East - Hardcover (May 2016)

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Syria: Recipes from Home - Hardcover (4 May 2017)

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OXO Good Grips Mandolin Slicer
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Gumelo - Certified Organic Grow Your Own Kit - Pearl Oyster Mushroom

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@morning glory

Wow ! Fascinating little presents ..

The Persian Cookbook, the Syrian and the Indian Cookery books would be lovely as well as the Mushroom Toy !!! Hard decisión ..

Have a lovely wkend ..

 

[jennyb]

So I hereby declare @Herbie the winner of the August Spice Challenge. See below for the choice of prize.

Congratulations @Herbie, I liked the recipe too. I must enter next time round.

 

[Francesca]

@Herbie

Congratulations ..

Have a lovely weekend ..

 

[Elawin]

@Herbie Congratulations!

The Syrian and the Indian cookery books are fantastic. I'm saving up for the Persian one!

 

[Herbie]

Wow! Thank you. You all must try Rougaille, it really is delicious.

The Syrian and Persian recipe books do look look interesting (@Elawin)- I've not explored those cuisines. I'll take a look online.