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Skriven 2013-06-26 17:24:00 av MICHAEL LOO (1:123/140)
     Kommentar till en text av RUTH HAFFLY
Ärende: travel water 773
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 RH> We weren't that much into the bottled water either until we moved to
 RH> AZ. Even the time we spent in TX, we didn't use it that much. Actually,
 RH> for home use/going out, we used refillable bottles a lot of the time in
 RH> AZ. We still make sure we stay well hydrated when we visit that area of
 RH> the country.

In AZ I can understand that - the water tastes kind of
lousy (but is by far not the worst I've had). And carrying
some along with you at all times for your benefit and that
of your car, definitely a good idea.
 
 ML> dodgiest places, you additionally have to wipe down the
 ML> lip of the bottle with an alcohol prep or similar.
 RH> Not a bad idea at all. The alcohol taste will be there briefly but it
 RH> should knock off a lot of the nastier germs and such like.

You can always wipe the alky off with a dry tissue as well.
 
 RH> Also glad I don't have to walk half a day with a jar on top of
 RH> my head, carrying the water home.
 
Indeed. Though walking with the jar will allow mud and
twigs and stuff to settle, so it doesn't taste as horrid
as it once was.

 ML> I suppose. It should be possible to get turtle eggs in
 ML> coastal parts of Asia, but they're likely to be scarce
 ML> if not illegal.
 RH> Definately illegal with a lot of the turtle species I'm familiar with.

The biggest turtles are not supposed to be disturbed
anywhere, but in some places ordinary turtles are not
regulated, so one can get the eggs, even if these are
likely to be on the small side. By the way, it's not
really clear if the eggs of more abundant turtles are
illegal here: the law says that turtles under a certain
size (box turtles = 6" I think) are protected, and it
would take a lawyer to figure out if eggs count as
turtles under 6".
 
 ML> Nepali Shrimp Momo
 RH> Looks like sort of a shrimp won ton or similar.

Pretty much - very like a pot sticker, which is kind of
like a wonton.

Nepali Seafood Masala
categories: Nepal, spice
Yield: 1 batch

1 Tb cumin seeds
1 Tb coriander seeds
4 Tb yellow mustard seeds
2 dried bay leaves
1 Tb dried garlic
1 Tb dried ginger
10 dried red chilies
1 ts timur (Szechwan pepper)
1 Tb black peppercorn
1 Tb turmeric
1 Tb grated nutmeg
1/4 ts asafetida

On a pan roast cumin, coriander, mustard seeds, timur
and black peppercorn until seeds start to pop and
change color. Reserve on a dry sheet of paper to allow
cooling. Grind all roasted and other remaining spices
into a fine powder. Store in an airtight container.
This masala is commonly used in seafood preparations.
[Though where they get seafood is anyone's guess.]

http://nepalicooking.tripod.com

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