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Skriven 2007-06-29 18:46:00 av MICHAEL LOO (1:123/140)
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 ML> Ah, an organic nonstick layer made of rancidized carcinogenic
 ML> fats. An idea whose time has not come.
 GJ> I based that idea on the stainless steel or chromed grids used on the
 GJ> Korean barbecues.  These are placed in the centre of tables, with
 GJ> charcoal or gas flames heating them, and the meat or whatever is
 GJ> placed on the grids.  Inevitably it sticks to the steel and has to be
 GJ> peeled off with tongs or metal chopsticks.  After this has happened a
 GJ> few times a deposit of charred protein builds up on the grid, and this
 GJ> is much more non-stick than the bare steel.  If such a layer of
 GJ> carbonised remains could be developed on Dave's stainless pans, it
 GJ> could be quite an advantage.
 
Ah, even better, rancidized carcinogenic proteins.

 ML> One can always roll around in the dust. 
 GJ> Joining the chooks in a dust-bath?  Yeah, right.

One has, in fact, begun to worry about your relationship
with that stray chook in your backyard. And wonder whether
a chicken can be a vixen.

 GJ> She is relatively gentle.  I was attacked by Kevin's rooster once.  It
 GJ> snuck up and attempted to eat me.  The first I knew of it was a
 GJ> painful peck on my leg, and I had to defend myself from that fearsome
 GJ> pecker. It later died, and Kevin blamed me.

If that had happened to me, it is an entire possibility that
chicken 'n' dumplin's could have been the supper that night
(should I have braved that kitchen of his).

 ML> We have arid spots too, and if you overfly the Rocky Mountain states,
 ML> a lot of that water is unusable. But along the periphery as well as
 GJ> Why unusable?
 ML> Some quite remote, some quite brackish.
 GJ> I'm surprised.  I would have thought that all the water falling on the
 GJ> Rocky Mountains and running down them would be lovely and fresh.

There's more demand for that water than water; and what you see
pooled in mirrorlike ponds as you cruise 7 miles above is largely
quite brackish and/or quite remote.
 
 ML> Think of our Puritans as your Barossa Protestants.
 GJ> Our Barossa Lutherans made/make better wine than your Puritans.  (g)

Grilled spicy lobsters over corn and sweet potato stew
cat: chichiteaux, celebrity, fusion, shellfish, main
serves: 8

2 c fresh corn kernels
4 lg shallots; minced
1 Tb ginger; minced
3 cl garlic; minced
3 sweet potatoes; peeled and diced 1/2"
2 Tb sesame oil; M says use regular oil
;s&p
3 c shellfish stock
1 c dry white wine
4 oz mirin; sweetened rice wine
4 oz rice vinegar
1 Tb chili paste
2 c coconut milk
1 Tb coriander seed; toasted and cracked
2 Tb green curry paste
2 Tb coriander leaves; chopped coarse
2 Tb scallions; in rings
2 Tb mint; chopped coarse; M says use basil
2 Tb lime juice
;s&p
4 lobsters; 2.5 lb each
2 oz sesame oil; M says use regular oil
2 oz chili paste
2 Tb soy sauce; M says omit - add a little white wine instead

Saute first 5 ingredients in oil. Season. Add next 7 ingredients.
Bring to a boil, lower heat, and reduce to 1 qt. Off heat, add
next 5 ingredients and correct seasoning.

Remove lobster claws; blanch and cut through shells to expose meat.

Split lobsters lengthwise.

Mix oil, chili paste, and soy sauce. Season lobsters with this.

Grill, turning constantly and brushing with seasoning, 6 min or
until just done. Serve over corn-sweet potato mixture.

Salamander, Cambridge; adapted
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