What did you cook or eat today (January 2023)?

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Eggs, sausage and homemade ciabatta covered in hot sauce.
 
TastyReuben said:
That pancake is beautiful, but I’d ask for a plain one with bacon on the side. :wink:
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Something like that would just not be done in this type of restaurant, there's a reason NL isn't known for it's customer service. This was an upgraded snack shed, they are not the type open for any kind of requests.
 
Windigo said:
Something like that would just not be done in this type of restaurant, there's a reason NL isn't known for it's customer service. This was an upgraded snack shed, they are not the type open for any kind of requests.
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I’d be perfectly happy to tear my bacon out of the pancake and eat it separately! :laugh:

It’s funny, though…I read a lot of “culture clash” articles, and one of the big things that restaurant workers in other countries say they dislike about Americans is that we’re always asking for substitutions and swaps when ordering, since that’s very common here. You might have to pay a little extra, but it’s usually accommodated.

The other night, the burgers we had (on the metal tray 😣) came with either potato crisps/chips or fries. MrsT noticed they had onion rings on the appetizers menu, but not available as a side, but she had no issue asking for a side of onion rings, and they gave her a half-portion or so of the appetizer order and charged her $2 for the upgrade (the appetizer order was something like $6).
 
It's time to prepare another batch of salsa. I'm consuming around ¾ kg per month at the moment, which, given the description of the four main ingredients as detailed on the internet, is probably not a bad thing.

"Boasting high amounts of vitamin C and antioxidants, chillis have been found to help prevent lifestyle diseases including some cancers and stomach ulcers. Meanwhile, their ability to create heat within the body has also linked the peppers to weight loss as well as lowering the risk of type II diabetes.

Onions contain antioxidants and compounds that fight inflammation, decrease triglycerides, and reduce cholesterol levels — all of which may lower heart disease risk. Their potent anti-inflammatory properties may also help reduce high blood pressure and protect against blood clots.

Tomatoes are the major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer. They are also a great source of vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin K.

Garlic has long been associated with health benefits – from curing a cold to lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Garlic contains vitamins C and B6, manganese and selenium, but it's a chemical called allicin, a type of antioxidant, which is thought to be responsible for its positive effects."

 
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karadekoolaid said:
Panamanian cuisine has two classic fish "soups" - Guacho de Mariscos and Sancocho de Mariscos. A guacho is like a hearty stew made with "mariscos" (seafood) and rice. A sancocho is a thinner, soupy dish where all the ingredients are cooked in seasoned water. Typically, a sancocho would have loads of veg in it (potatoes, sweet potatoes, yam, taro root, corn, carrot, onion, culantro and the seafood). Sancocho is popular all across Northern S America and is often made with fish - chopped up and added to the soup, heads and all!
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I didn’t want to be too obvious, but I was hoping you would lend your expertise to this. You do not disappoint. Thank you.
 
The Late Night Gourmet said:
I didn’t want to be too obvious, but I was hoping you would lend your expertise to this.
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You´re very welcome!
I had another look at the "guacho" recipes this morning. Interesting - there seem to be several variations on a theme. Most of the recipes serve the dish as if it were a type of Spanish "asopado" ie. like a soup with rice in it. Judging from your photos, your chef seems to have taken a different twist and set the rice apart.
The recipes usually start with frying onion and garlic, and adding paprika, culantro, achiote oil and s&p. Some recipes then call for the seafood/shrimp to be sautéed, followed by adding the raw rice and then cooking the whole lot through. Other recipes suggest cooking the rice first, sautéeing the seafood apart, then mixing all together right at the end. Some recipes use fish stock, others use a mixture of fish stock and coconut milk. So there you have it - I think it´s a recipe you can play around with.
 
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