Why do shop-bought curry sauces habitually taste of lemon?!

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#2766710 25-Aug-2021 20:57

oh man I would like that coriander badge. I have gladly eaten a cheese and coriander sandwich. Stalks and all! Yum
My brother-in-law is a soap-taster and can't stand it.

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#2766711 25-Aug-2021 20:58

josephhinvest: oh man I would like that coriander badge. I have gladly eaten a cheese and coriander sandwich. Stalks and all! Yum
My brother-in-law is a soap-taster and can't stand it.

Cheers,
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That badge was created not for those who actually like it but the one person who complains a lot - @michaelmurfy

I think he will be the only one ever holding it.

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#2766724 25-Aug-2021 21:25

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That badge was created not for those who actually like it but the one person who complains a lot - @michaelmurfy

I think he will be the only one ever holding it.

That's cruel.. nearly as cruel as putting coriander in peoples food.. It should really be charged under section 200 of the Crimes Act (Poisoning with Intent)

PS: Can deal with the seed based spice, but very not a fan of the fresh leaves.

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#2766725 25-Aug-2021 21:30

freitasm:
Coriander is delicious.

There, I said it.

Next, you'll be claiming pineapple on pizza is edible.

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#2766726 25-Aug-2021 21:32

Geektastic:
freitasm:

Coriander is delicious.

There, I said it.

Next, you'll be claiming pineapple on pizza is edible.

Pineapple on pizza is not just edible, it's amazing.

There, I said it.

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#2766729 25-Aug-2021 21:35

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#2766732 25-Aug-2021 21:41

We LOVE coriander and we'll go through a plant a week in the summer.

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#2766740 25-Aug-2021 21:51

networkn:

The best result I ever had for a curry was buying a pre-made spice pack and then following the instructions. The spice pack made it totally amazing, and I've yet to produce anything as good doing it for myself, despite being a reasonable cook.

Totally agree. I make a lot of curries from scratch but, yep, if you’re talking about those Patak’s kits with the three sachets etc - they really are brilliant. Mrs Code bought a new brand at Pak’n Save a few days ago - Street Food (or something like that). Exactly the same idea and equally as good as the Patak’s kits.

Coriander is essential but sometimes we substitute cilantro.

Sometimes I just sit and think. Other times I just sit.

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#2766742 25-Aug-2021 21:54

martyyn: We LOVE coriander and we'll go through a plant a week in the summer.

What you do in the privacy of your own home is up to you...! 🤣

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#2766781 26-Aug-2021 06:41

Watching garden videos as I do, he mentioned about growing Cilantro. Hmm, wonder if we can get seeds here, never seen them before. Until I realised.....

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#2766786 26-Aug-2021 07:03

networkn:

I understand the sentiment about anything homemade being better, but I can't agree. Often if is, but not always.

The best result I ever had for a curry was buying a pre-made spice pack and then following the instructions. The spice pack made it totally amazing, and I've yet to produce anything as good doing it for myself, despite being a reasonable cook.

Years ago I did an Indian cooking class. I can make Indian dishes that taste better than restaurant. I don't though because it's very time consuming to buy all the spices, sometimes roast them, grind them, and the preparation can be slow. For example butter chicken is marinaded overnight, then cooked the next day, and it's best the day after that when it's been in the sauce for a day.

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#2766794 26-Aug-2021 07:30

Geektastic:
freitasm:
Coriander is delicious.

There, I said it.

Next, you'll be claiming pineapple on pizza is edible.

Pineapple is not edible on anything . I will take this opportunity to state for the record that Watties Spaghetti is fantastic on Pizza. It just is and there is no viable argument to the contrary.

Here is a crazy notion, lets give peace a chance.

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#2766795 26-Aug-2021 07:39

MikeB4:

Next, you'll be claiming pineapple on pizza is edible.

Pineapple is not edible on anything . I will take this opportunity to state for the record that Watties Spaghetti is fantastic on Pizza. It just is and there is no viable argument to the contrary.

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#2766796 26-Aug-2021 07:41

MikeB4:

I will take this opportunity to state for the record that Watties Spaghetti is fantastic on Pizza. It just is and there is no viable argument to the contrary.

I'm seriously thinking of referring this post to the Mods - desperately searching the FUG for something to hang my hat on.

Bugger - can't find anything.

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#2766797 26-Aug-2021 07:51

eracode:

MikeB4:

I will take this opportunity to state for the record that Watties Spaghetti is fantastic on Pizza. It just is and there is no viable argument to the contrary.

I'm seriously thinking of referring this post to the Mods - desperately searching the FUG for something to hang my hat on.

Bugger - can't find anything.

I stand by my stand hmmm is that a thing? no worries. As I said I stand nd by my stand and also raise my hand in support of Watties Spaghettis cousin the humble and polite(sometimes) Baked Beans.

For curry I hold up for supreme ruler Vencatachellum Curry Powders.

Here is a crazy notion, lets give peace a chance.

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