RobBright 35 Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Originally Posted By: @tokyo I just can't get past the fish flakes. Don't put fish flakes on it then. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Goya isn't the best either, its like a leprotic cucumber Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Originally Posted By: Man_In_Japan Goya Chanpul! Love this stuff - eating it now with some Orion beer. I grew goya in my garden this year. The yield from that plant is amazing! I don't understand all the haters out there! I find it absolutely delicious... goya chapuru is only one of like a thousand ways to prepare it. It's also very good in a curry. GOYA! Link to post Share on other sites
Goosie 0 Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I don't have a particular liking for it. But I don't hate it either. With Thai prawn sashimi, it's lovely. In the Okinawa dish, its just bland. Link to post Share on other sites
klingon 10 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Not sure I've ever had it! Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Originally Posted By: klingon Not sure I've ever had it! How long have you been in Japan for?! Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I'd only eaten it recently as well......I'va seen it in shops but not any food I'd eaten in restaurants Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Had a fine Mexican meal tonight. Feeling a bit bloated in general. Needs to get some exercise in. Link to post Share on other sites
yoroshiku onegai shimasu 2 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Ramen. Just great isn't it. Hot negi miso for me all the way. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Went to Hakkai-san brewery restaurant last night. Had some good food (even better I wasn't paying!) and lots of Hakkai-san. Yummy. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Originally Posted By: yoroshiku onegai shimasu Ramen. Just great isn't it. Hot negi miso for me all the way. yeah!! A local ramen place does a great Miso one with caramelised onions on top and lush roast pork.....the only -ve is that they use the really thin noodles. Link to post Share on other sites
surfarthur 22 Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 I am looking forward to good Ramen almost as much as the snowboarding. Roll on January Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 I had a Giant Yorkshire Pudding this evening. It was very nice. Pics to follow when get back to base. Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Yorkshire pud ! mmmmmm... roasted parsnips Have to do a Sunday roast Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 A good yorhshire pud is something to behold! Link to post Share on other sites
Curt 1 Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 I have never had one. Link to post Share on other sites
iiyamadude 6 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Easy to make Curt. But difficult to master. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 My gran and mum have certainly mastered them! Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Originally Posted By: iiyamadude Easy to make Curt. But difficult to master. Aren't they just? Either they rise and go nice and crisp, or flat and solid. Link to post Share on other sites
brit-gob 9 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 My lady friend has tried many times. Can't get them right. Quite funny actually though she persists! Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Grans in north England seem to all be highly qualified. Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Interesting you say that. I was taught by my friends wife, she is a proper chef, and she is from norf England. Her family Yorkshire pud is what I make now. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Cinder toffee, covered in chocolate. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Garlic naan bread Link to post Share on other sites
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