Comments on: Demystification recipes: blog amnesty edition

By: Zoe

Zoe — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:38:29 +0000

That is odd - perhaps the pingbacks need amnesty too? The ma po tofu is wonderful, but spoils you for eating it out (at least in Canberra). Only real trick is in the shopping, particularly for the chilli bean paste, about which more here.

By: Ed

Ed — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:44:40 +0000

Weird, I just got a Pingback on this. I’ve going to have to have a go at the Ma Po. I love that dish and her books. And I still need more amnesty.

By: Zoe

Zoe — Mon, 18 May 2009 22:55:14 +0000

Christie, for some reason your comment was in the spam filter and I just dug it out. And that’s how I got to know what this stuff is – bringing it home and trying to eat it.

Sue, there were some mutterings about Indian next! And I myself would love a deli one.

By: Sue

Sue — Thu, 14 May 2009 04:08:10 +0000

how cool! I can see this being a theme – what about Indian next? Or even Italian? I found ordering at the deli a bit of hit and miss until I became more au fait with the all the different cheeses/meats etc.

By: k8

k8 — Sun, 10 May 2009 22:06:19 +0000

The Golden Century serves silken tofu stuffed with tiny sweet prawns – I always order it, and always think it’s a kind of miracle; the tofu is always still a perfect shape, even after stuffing

By: Zoe

Zoe — Sat, 09 May 2009 12:18:45 +0000

Have you tried cutting it into squares while still in its plastic tub, and then slipping the whole thing into a big basin of just boiled water from the kettle and salt? It’s recommended by Fuchsia Dunlop and may help (I usually do it). That said, for food at home it doesn’t really matter much.

By: Arwen from Hoglet K

Arwen from Hoglet K — Thu, 07 May 2009 11:31:28 +0000

Sounds like a fun event! It’s great to have a big group so you can try several new things at once without worrying about needing to eat up a whole packet.

I love silken tofu, but it always breaks up for me.

By: Christie @ Fig & Cherry

Christie @ Fig & Cherry — Mon, 04 May 2009 04:13:24 +0000

What a wonderful day! Asian groceries are my favourite place to hang out! Although I always leave with a heaving bag of weird and wonderful produce :)