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Skriven 2013-09-01 23:46:00 av MICHAEL LOO (1:123/140)
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 ML> Rosemary insists that mosquitoes can't fly above the first
 ML> floor. Apparently, if the incentive is a delicious me meal,
 ML> they can, and I have the itchies to prove it. So I did what
 NB> They certainly make it to the second floor of the camp... (G)

I used to be in the "air conditioning is disgusting and
ecologically unsound" camp, but now I'm thankful for any
room that is tolerably tolerable and impervious to the
biting insect hordes.

 ML> somehow seems to merit the description "crisp" - these guys
 ML> have clearly done a bunch of research to make candies that
 ML> one esteems and enjoys for the physical sensation instead
 ML> of (not addition to) the taste. Very strange, very wonderful.
 NB> Now if they could only get the taste to match the texture in
 NB> quality...  ;)

And if they could get taste and texture to match my
expectations for orchard fruit.

 ML> justice. Maybe use it in a stroganoff made with fat-free cream
 ML> and hamburger grown from stem cells?
 NB> Quite apt.  :)

So someone actually tasted the stem-cell-grown burger and
found it lacking in flavor.

Tomato Shrimp Achar
categories: Nepal, shellfish, condiment
Yield: 1 batch

h - pickling
2 c roasted tomatoes, peeled, and chopped
1/2 c roasted red pepper, chopped
5 fresh red chilies, minced
1 Tb garlic, minced
1 Tb ginger, minced
1 Tb shrimp paste
2 Tb tamarind paste
1 Tb mint leaves, chopped
1 Tb roasted mustard seeds
1 ts timur (szechwan pepper)
1/2 ts freshly ground black pepper
Salt to taste
h - Garnish
1/2 c small dried shrimp, rehydrated in water and drained
3 Tb mustard oil, or olive oil
10 dried red chilies

In a blender combine all pickling ingredients to form
smooth paste-like mixture (can be made chunkier, if
desired). Transfer into a large bowl. For garnish,
in a nonstick pan heat oil; stir-fry dried red chilies
until they turns dark. Add rehydrated shrimp and fry
until crisp. Pour the shrimp-oil mixture over tomato
mixture. Mix well and refrigerate 2 hr before serving.

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