On January 13 2008 17:23 EpiK wrote: The dishes from iran definitely look really good. What's the yellow stuff in the rice? And is that egg yolk in the center of the second dish?
The yellow stuff is saffron , and yeah that's an egg in the second dish (tho i personally don't like egg with my rice).
had these when i was in shanghai for xmas. so awesome. to make the meat inside super juicy they take chicken, pork knuckles and other meats and bones and boil it then let it set to a gelatin and mix it in with the dumpling meat so when it is steamed the "soup jelly" melts into soup. when you eat it take a small bite and suck out the sauce then dip the dumpling in a little vinegar with ginger and eat the whole thing =D
la mian (pulled noodles)
real chefs make noodles like this and not cut with knifes or with the help of machines! had this in shanghai too like three times. the noodles are nothing like the instant pack ramen you get. its so much more chewy and full of wheat flavor served in a thick broth of beef and lamb =D
lol the people posting a picture with the name of the food in their native language is of little help. i have to guess what the foods are made of and whats so special about them -___-
Laksa is a coconut-based curry soup. The main ingredients for most versions of laksa include tofu puffs, fish sticks, shrimp and cockles. Some vendors may sell chicken laksa which uses chicken instead of shrimp. Cockles are usually very commonly used in laksa.Usually, thick rice noodles also known as laksa noodles are preferred.
Otah is made by mixing fish paste (usually mackerel) with a mixture of spices including chillies, garlic, shallots, turmeric, lemon grass and coconut milk. The mixture is then wrapped in a banana leaf that has been softened by steaming, then grilled or steamed.
To contribute, being born in France and going to uni in the states -- what i miss the most about french food and what I stuff my face with everyday when I go back is..
Bread and Roquefort (type of cheese, extra moldy =])
It's so simple and yet the fucking best. its all i eat