Ethnic, exotic, regional or road food thread

[Wylie's Mom]

Oh, salivate! One of my favorite *all-time* cuisines (always in my top 2, at all times) is East African - either Ethiopian or Eritrean. INCREDIBLE! I could eat it every day.

I introduced my sister to it years ago, and then she moved to a small city. She was dying for it soooo badly - that I bought it here, put it in tupperware, and shipped it to her. She said it was the best b-day gift of her life. LOL.

[margaritaville]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Oh, salivate! One of my favorite *all-time* cuisines (always in my top 2, at all times) is East African - either Ethiopian or Eritrean. INCREDIBLE! I could eat it every day.

I introduced my sister to it years ago, and then she moved to a small city. She was dying for it soooo badly - that I bought it here, put it in tupperware, and shipped it to her. She said it was the best b-day gift of her life. LOL.

Their main spice is Berbere. When I was visiting Seattle (hello Seattle people) we went to a spice market. Has been the only place I have been able to find the spice.
Welcome to World Spice Merchants
and I brought this book on Amazon- A Taste of Eritrea by Oliva Warren. Pretty good recipes and a good fix when I can't get into the city for my fix.

[chachi]

The most exotic thing I have ate is escargo (snail) It is good

[Ellie May]

Okay, so did you really name your girl after a sea urchin?
Lol, it's actually pretty cute.

Let's see, do people eat stingray? Tried whale?

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by Princes mom

I used to eat soft shell crabs, a lot! I loved them. I don't eat them any more because I'm slightly allergic to shell fish now, plus Good Eats, my mom, and my husband kind of spooked me out of them...they really do look like insects.
I also used to love oysters and clams, raw or rockerfellered.

I used to eat conch, until I saw a live one...

Now, I stick to salmon, talapia, chicken and once in a while, beef.

Capt noonie, did I bring back memories when I mentioned jelly fish in the other thread??

Yes you did! i love talking about food, but I end up grossing everyone one out! At least the title of this thread is self explanitory.

I've always wanted to try conch! Didn't get a chance to when I was in the caribbean. We went on a cruise, and when you get to port you are NEVER hungry! Didn't get to try any of the regional foods there

Alton Brown turned you off of crustaceans? Well they are like bugs, exoskeletons and all. My dad used to say, whoever was the first person to eat a crab was either very brave, or very hungry.

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

Okay, so did you really name your girl after a sea urchin?
Lol, it's actually pretty cute.

Let's see, do people eat stingray? Tried whale?

Yup I did!

I just looked up on wikipedia:"In cuisines around the Mediterranean, Paracentrotus lividus is often eaten raw, with lemon.......In Chile, it is served raw with lemon, onions, and olive oil.....in Maine, sea urchins are known as whores' eggs. It was formerly a delicacy in the Orkney Islands, used instead of butter (see? I told you guys about the butteryness!)......In New Zealand, Evechinus chloroticus, known as kina in Maori, is a delicacy, traditionally eaten raw......In Japan, sea urchin is known as uni (ウニ?), and can retail for as much as $450/kg.; it is served raw as sashimi or in sushi, with soy sauce and wasabi."

I knew they ate uni in the Mediterranean, but didn't know a lot of other cultures did as well! I'm telling you guys, it's good!

I don't know if people eat stingray, and whaling is illegal now, but I know japanese eat them.

[capt_noonie]

OMG look what I just found! An uni USB drive! I want I want I want!!!!

There's a whole site with all food usb drives!!!! The USB Zone - Cute usb flash drive and innovative usb gadgets.
So cute!

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Oh, salivate! One of my favorite *all-time* cuisines (always in my top 2, at all times) is East African - either Ethiopian or Eritrean. INCREDIBLE! I could eat it every day.

I introduced my sister to it years ago, and then she moved to a small city. She was dying for it soooo badly - that I bought it here, put it in tupperware, and shipped it to her. She said it was the best b-day gift of her life. LOL.

There's an Ethiopian community in Hollywood, and one of the streets is lined with their restaurants. I've always wanted to go, but wouldn't know what to order!

[viviansnickers]

Hey girl....I'm Indian...from India not Native American LOL....let me know if you need any recipes etc Indian.....I LOVE ME SOME INDIAN FOOD!! Although I'm a huge sushi junkie (nothing too exotic, just rolls) and ADORE MEXICAN food too!!!! I don't think I ever make American food...I just realized that right now. Even our BBQ is going to Indian tonight Tandoori........oh wait, I love Italian as well...I die for Eggplant Parm....I love world cuisine!!!!!

Yay!!!
Snick & Viv

[sugarmamma]

I thought I was the biggest curry head on here I will take ANY and ALL recipes tips, etc you have to share! I'm working hard at obtaining a curry leaf tree ( Murraya koenigii) I happen to be a huge fan

Originally Posted by viviansnickers

Hey girl....I'm Indian...from India not Native American LOL....let me know if you need any recipes etc Indian.....I LOVE ME SOME INDIAN FOOD!! Although I'm a huge sushi junkie (nothing too exotic, just rolls) and ADORE MEXICAN food too!!!! I don't think I ever make American food...I just realized that right now. Even our BBQ is going to Indian tonight Tandoori........oh wait, I love Italian as well...I die for Eggplant Parm....I love world cuisine!!!!!

Yay!!!
Snick & Viv

[viviansnickers]

Originally Posted by sugarmamma

I thought I was the biggest curry head on here I will take ANY and ALL recipes tips, etc you have to share! I'm working hard at obtaining a curry leaf tree ( Murraya koenigii) I happen to be a huge fan

Lol!!!!!! You're cute-you curry head. But I have to tell you, Indian dishes consist of a blend of MANY species. Mainly- cumin seeds and powder, coriander, turmeric, cardamom, black mustard seeds, red chili powder ("mirch" not cayanne), bay leaves, and garam masala which is another blend of spices but can be bought already blended. Some people will call this blend a "curry." It's AWESOME!!!!!!!

Smiles-
Viv

[sugarmamma]

Originally Posted by viviansnickers

Lol!!!!!! You're cute-you curry head. But I have to tell you, Indian dishes consist of a blend of MANY species. Mainly- cumin seeds and powder, coriander, turmeric, cardamom, black mustard seeds, red chili powder ("mirch" not cayanne), bay leaves, and garam masala which is another blend of spices but can be bought already blended. Some people will call this blend a "curry." It's AWESOME!!!!!!!

Smiles-
Viv

Yep! I grind my own I usually do it fresh but occasionally will make a little extra for a quick dish mid week

I was in a very long term relationship with a guy from Manchester, England so my style of Indian cooking is heavily based on that and my Pakistani friends cooking lessons Probably not authentic but I'm willing to learn! I have a few dishes almost perfected curry goat is the current fave!

[sugarmamma]

BTW I recently heard I might be able to take the leaf stems from the Murraya koenigii I get at the Indian grocer and root them ~ that's my next project

[LoALAnna]

One of my favorites is fried or smoked mullet(not the hair,lol). I'm so afraid the way the oil spill is going, any seafood in my neck of the woods is going to be "exotic" because of the lack of availability.

[Ute White]

I'm afraid the most exotic dishes I had so far were escargots and ostrich. I love Italian food though.
But the food I like best is whenever hubby cooks just for me. He makes an awesome salmon and steaks with blue cheese crust are delicious. Gosh, am getting hungry.