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I saw an add for a Japanese 'curry cheese bowl' snack/pre-made meal which sounds kinda gross...but then I've had Paneer cheese curry which is great, but the idea of Japanese curry with cheese? Also the Elvis sandwich, you know the one with peanut butter, bacon etc...
What weird combos of otherwise normal foods are COMMONPLACE in some regions/countries? I.e. not just some person's idea of an experiment. I know, for instance, some cuisines use fruit a lot more in main meals than others as well.
Well, I don't think it's odd since I'm Greek, but some people find it odd that several Greek dishes call for yogurt on meat.
My grandmother used to make a chicken and rice dish then smother it with plain yogurt. When I was a little kid, it was one of the only meat dishes, other than fish sticks, that I'd eat. lol
I don't care for chicken now, but I still put plain yogurt on other warm savory dishes and it's divine.
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Well, I don't think it's odd since I'm Greek, but some people find it odd that several Greek dishes call for yogurt on meat.
My grandmother used to make a chicken and rice dish then smother it with plain yogurt. When I was a little kid, it was one of the only meat dishes, other than fish sticks, that I'd eat. lol
I don't care for chicken now, but I still put plain yogurt on other warm savory dishes and it's divine.
Yoghurt is commonly an accompaniment to a lot of Indian dishes, curries etc. I like to mix it more with fresh vegetables, I don't really think it adds anything to the curry itself, which is creamy enough and I don't like tangy tastes in stewy dishes.
I wonder if this is a Middle Eastern thing as well.
Yoghurt is commonly an accompaniment to a lot of Indian dishes, curries etc. I like to mix it more with fresh vegetables, I don't really think it adds anything to the curry itself, which is creamy enough and I don't like tangy tastes in stewy dishes.
I wonder if this is a Middle Eastern thing as well.
Yes, that region shares a lot of traits with Greece, not just regarding food. i.e. there are several Persian dishes (and even art) that you'd swear were Greek.
Talking about Japanese foods...
One of my fav. is their fish waffle / pancakes that is shaped like a fish & sweet cheese filled... yummy!!!
Some people think it weird but I love it.
Redbean icecream & sweet corn milk is some other items that I do not find in US that I grew up with.
Dunno... it is hard for me to find food weird anymore...
Especially not when I craved apples & raw onions when pregnant.
DD when in my stomach made me craved sushi & sashimi... use to eat that 2X a week while carrying her.
She grew up just fine... and she's able to eat raw fish without problem since at the age of 2.
I just love food and am willing to try anything new.
Talking about Japanese foods...
One of my fav. is their fish waffle / pancakes that is shaped like a fish & sweet cheese filled... yummy!!!
Some people think it weird but I love it.
Redbean icecream & sweet corn milk is some other items that I do not find in US that I grew up with.
Dunno... it is hard for me to find food weird anymore...
Especially not when I craved apples & raw onions when pregnant.
DD when in my stomach made me craved sushi & sashimi... use to eat that 2X a week while carrying her.
She grew up just fine... and she's able to eat raw fish without problem since at the age of 2.
I just love food and am willing to try anything new.
Here in Baltimore, I can think of a half a dozen places within driving distance of where I'm sitting that has it. Perhaps it's easier to find in larger cities.
Peanuts, bananas and cocoa are often combined in main course dishes in Africa. Try it, it's really good.
Peanuts, bananas, and cocoa? Sounds amazing.
You know what? I love ethnic food, but I don't recall ever having food from Africa. Thanks for the tip! (I'm totally Googling restaurants now, too. DC has to have at least one ).
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Here in Baltimore, I can think of a half a dozen places within driving distance of where I'm sitting that has it. Perhaps it's easier to find in larger cities.
