International Cuisine - The Food Thread

[Kieran. 6,317]

I miss out on a lot of different kinds of cuisine because of personal choices (vegan), but overall I'm a pretty fussy person and stick to what I like.

[Term-X 7,891]

Jokes aside, everyone should live by that Socrates quote. Never understood how Gordon Ramsay manages to have fits over what is essentially 'cooking the dinner'. Eating gives you energy to do whatever you need to do, and that's that. Nothing worse than someone who boasts about eating the spiciest food, or the hottest curry. How is that an achievement or anything to take pride in, smh.

[BosnianLion 232]

Jokes aside, everyone should live by that Socrates quote. Never understood how Gordon Ramsay manages to have fits over what is essentially 'cooking the dinner'. Eating gives you energy to do whatever you need to do, and that's that. Nothing worse than someone who boasts about eating the spiciest food, or the hottest curry. How is that an achievement or anything to take pride in, smh.

Agreed but if you're going to eat it, might as well enjoy it.

Everything in moderation.

[Spike 12,049]

I miss out on a lot of different kinds of cuisine because of personal choices (vegan), but overall I'm a pretty fussy person and stick to what I like.

Is veganism your choice?

Stir Fry: a contonese cooking style that uses a wok. Very simple, very easy and you can put just about anything you want in it.

And you would be surprised how much Fish and Chips is different in Australia and the UK.

[Kieran. 6,317]

Yes, I've been a vegan for over 5 years.

If anyone has any questions or comments about it, feel free to PM me, don't want to disrupt this lovely thread.

[capriccioso 2,545]

I really want to try Indian food. Any comments on it?

It's great stuff, but it can be a bit overwhelming on the first few times you eat it. Probably best to start off with mild/smaller portions.

As for my favourite, I like to keep it simple with barbecqued lamb:

Also, this is very low browed and highly unsophisticated of me, but I would go to Mars and back for a tuna sandwich with this in it:

[FranklyFrank 103]

California has its perks!

[capriccioso 2,545]

What about international drinks? I quite like this beer we have, I don't think its sold overseas:

And it spawned what must be the greatest advertisement of all time:

[Spike 12,049]

What about international drinks? I quite like this beer we have, I don't think its sold overseas:

And it spawned what must be the greatest advertisement of all time:

Ahhh, gross. At least you don't drink XXXX or VB.My favourite beers are Heineken and Toohey's Extra Dry. But yes, that was a great ad but it doesn't beat Toohey's penchant for the insane or any Heineken ads.

[capriccioso 2,545]

Ahhh, gross. At least you don't drink XXXX or VB.My favourite beers are Heineken and Toohey's Extra Dry. But yes, that was a great ad but it doesn't beat Toohey's penchant for the insane or any Heineken ads.

Those ads . The best I've seen from Toohey's was the beer economy ads, they were quite funny (or maybe I was just 15). I will rep you for that as soon as I'm permitted to.

I've never tried Toohey's New/Old/others. Is it really good? Crown is pretty good as well.

But I suppose it all comes down to individual taste. I loathe VB and Hahn, and you loathe Carlton Draught. There are heaps of brands I've never tried, though. Maybe I'll find something other than Carlton Draught, but I doubt it

[Spike 12,049]

Those ads . The best I've seen from Toohey's was the beer economy ads, they were quite funny (or maybe I was just 15). I will rep you for that as soon as I'm permitted to.

I've never tried Toohey's New/Old/others. Is it really good? Crown is pretty good as well.

But I suppose it all comes down to individual taste. I loathe VB and Hahn, and you loathe Carlton Draught. There are heaps of brands I've never tried, though. Maybe I'll find something other than Carlton Draught, but I doubt it

Extra Dry is very crisp and has a medium taste. If that makes any sense. It is a lager by the way.

I actually havn't tried Carlton Draught only Carlton Midstrength which is terrible...

[CHOULO19 24,332]

One of the most popular Lebanese alchoholic drinks is called "Arak". It is clear liquid like:

which you mix with a small amount of water to get:

and enjoy

At first its a bit strong, but once you're used it, it's likely to become your favorite drink.

[capriccioso 2,545]

I might try that one day, if its not too expensive. Is it exported worldwide?

[CHOULO19 24,332]

I might try that one day, if its not too expensive. Is it exported worldwide?

Here in Lebanon it is fairly cheap (20 or 30$ a bottle which makes a lot of glasses since you mix it with water) but the price will naturally be more in australia. It is exported to all over the world, I made quick google search and apparantly the Porter Liquor store sells Arak in Sydney. The best Lebanese Arak is from Kefraya or Ksara.

[Spike 12,049]

I might try that one day, if its not too expensive. Is it exported worldwide?

$30-$70 (Australian) at Dan Murphy's. The Kefraya Arak CHOULO19 recommended is $67.

I may just buy a bottle thanks!

CHOULO19 I have never drank Arak but the preperation method seems to be similar to Absinthe, are they similar in any way?

[capriccioso 2,545]

67 is pretty steep for just 1 bottle.. I can get 2 bottles of Smirnoff for just $5 more than that. Which is my favorite spirit, btw.

I might try this one day though, if I get a job soon and there's a special occasion coming up

[neel 257]

My most fav food. Beef Bhuna.

[capriccioso 2,545]

Is it Israeli or Indian? It looks really nice