Why do British people underestimate the taste of a cheeseburger ???

[TitoFan]

I don't think the burger chains from the USA are really that popular in the UK


Mcdonalds
Burger King
Wendys

They simply have no interest in mankinds greatest invention, all it is is bread, cheese, and beef which is a simple recipe, yet you act like you're eating octupus.

My friend... don't underestimate a good octupus salad (or conch salad, for that matter).
Once you've had it, you're hooked for good.

(Matter of fact, thinking of enlightening the folks over at the "Cuisine" thread).

I'm from the land of the conch salad. I prefer the skorched conch over the salad- skorched conch being just the conch sliced up in thick strips, with lots of onions and salt/pepper... have that with a Sky-Juice (coconut water, lots of gin and vodka and sweet milk) and you won't leave the dock, EVER!!!

You got it. It pays to venture out from the land of meat and potatoes once in awhile.

[brocktonblockbust]

I lived on mofongo (the Domincans swore they invented/the Borricuas swore they invented it hahaha) and Haitian food - Caribbean cuisine, ackee and saltfish, callalloo, griot, lambi, etc. for years and years. I almost NEVER eat hamburgers and NEVER drink cola or eat fries. NEVER EVER............. it sucks and I eat Indian food daily as my wife is a superb chef, and I prepare Armenian kebabs atleast twice a week. American food is good once or twice a month --- the nice grilled cheese or Reuben sandwich, the odd macaroni and cheese or BLT, and I really do LOVE and am addicted to tuna fish sandwiches with finely minced raw onions and black pepper and mayonnaise..........----but I can't eat that American fare more than 2 maybe 3 times a month.

[TitoFan]

I lived on mofongo (the Domincans swore they invented/the Borricuas swore they invented it hahaha) and Haitian food - Caribbean cuisine, ackee and saltfish, callalloo, griot, lambi, etc. for years and years. I almost NEVER eat hamburgers and NEVER drink cola or eat fries. NEVER EVER............. it sucks and I eat Indian food daily as my wife is a superb chef, and I prepare Armenian kebabs atleast twice a week. American food is good once or twice a month --- the nice grilled cheese or Reuben sandwich, the odd macaroni and cheese or BLT, and I really do LOVE and am addicted to tuna fish sandwiches with finely minced raw onions and black pepper and mayonnaise..........----but I can't eat that American fare more than 2 maybe 3 times a month.

International cuisine's where it's at, brock.
Gotta broaden one's culinary horizons.

Let me tell you the truth about mofongo. WE invented it (hahaha.... no objectiveness there). No but really. The Dominicans invented "mangú", which is a delicious concoction of mashed plantains and few other ingredients. It's mostly eaten at breakfast, and can be a good, once-in-awhile substitute for hash browns (which incidentially I also love). But mofongo is a Puerto Rican specialty.

[brocktonblockbust]

I lived on mofongo (the Domincans swore they invented/the Borricuas swore they invented it hahaha) and Haitian food - Caribbean cuisine, ackee and saltfish, callalloo, griot, lambi, etc. for years and years. I almost NEVER eat hamburgers and NEVER drink cola or eat fries. NEVER EVER............. it sucks and I eat Indian food daily as my wife is a superb chef, and I prepare Armenian kebabs atleast twice a week. American food is good once or twice a month --- the nice grilled cheese or Reuben sandwich, the odd macaroni and cheese or BLT, and I really do LOVE and am addicted to tuna fish sandwiches with finely minced raw onions and black pepper and mayonnaise..........----but I can't eat that American fare more than 2 maybe 3 times a month.

International cuisine's where it's at, brock.
Gotta broaden one's culinary horizons.

Let me tell you the truth about mofongo. WE invented it (hahaha.... no objectiveness there). No but really. The Dominicans invented "mangú", which is a delicious concoction of mashed plantains and few other ingredients. It's mostly eaten at breakfast, and can be a good, once-in-awhile substitute for hash browns (which incidentially I also love). But mofongo is a Puerto Rican specialty.

@TitoFan yeah I remember eating Mangu ( no accent mark on my keyboard ) a couple times, the Haitians also have a version of that (clearly we all know its the same island so therefore thye must share some shit sooner or later) Haitian food rocks big time I love that shit we had a high Haitian population in East Orange, New Jersey where I lived form 1995-2001. Here is some of their shit:

[TitoFan]

I lived on mofongo (the Domincans swore they invented/the Borricuas swore they invented it hahaha) and Haitian food - Caribbean cuisine, ackee and saltfish, callalloo, griot, lambi, etc. for years and years. I almost NEVER eat hamburgers and NEVER drink cola or eat fries. NEVER EVER............. it sucks and I eat Indian food daily as my wife is a superb chef, and I prepare Armenian kebabs atleast twice a week. American food is good once or twice a month --- the nice grilled cheese or Reuben sandwich, the odd macaroni and cheese or BLT, and I really do LOVE and am addicted to tuna fish sandwiches with finely minced raw onions and black pepper and mayonnaise..........----but I can't eat that American fare more than 2 maybe 3 times a month.

International cuisine's where it's at, brock.
Gotta broaden one's culinary horizons.

Let me tell you the truth about mofongo. WE invented it (hahaha.... no objectiveness there). No but really. The Dominicans invented "mangú", which is a delicious concoction of mashed plantains and few other ingredients. It's mostly eaten at breakfast, and can be a good, once-in-awhile substitute for hash browns (which incidentially I also love). But mofongo is a Puerto Rican specialty.

@TitoFan yeah I remember eating Mangu ( no accent mark on my keyboard ) a couple times, the Haitians also have a version of that (clearly we all know its the same island so therefore thye must share some shit sooner or later) Haitian food rocks big time I love that shit we had a high Haitian population in East Orange, New Jersey where I lived form 1995-2001. Here is some of their shit:

Good pics, bro. Obviously, it's going to be rare to post many Caribbean dishes without some sort of fish in there somewhere. That particular one doesn't look like red snapper (or at least it's hard to tell after it's been cooked). But seeing it reminds me of how blessed we are living in a tropical island. Nothing like a well-cooked (fried, baked, broiled... don't matter) red snapper, or grouper.... to delight the taste buds (good for you, too).

I've had fresh water fish, and.... although not without its own merit..... does not stack up against the best fish the oceans have to offer.

[brocktonblockbust]

agreed the salt water fish kick ass over fresh water. Jamaicans in my town would make King Fish every time and Haitians would make Red Snapper as you metnuioned.

[Dia bando]

Yes some very nice looking dishes, makes your mouth water.

[TitoFan]

I might catch a little flak from fresh water fish fans... but many live in landlocked areas with little or no access to the ocean. Freshness in fish is paramount... and you can't get any fresher than fish just caught in the ocean, and served up for dinner that same day.

[brocktonblockbust]

this is the SHIT gents: try it sometime, real simple and knocks your socks off, packed with cancer-busting stuff @Andre @TitoFan @Spicoli @Dia bando @greynotsoold

[TitoFan]

The broth looks awesome, bro. But what are the round things floating in there?

[brocktonblockbust]

The broth looks awesome, bro. But what are the round things floating in there?

garbanzo beans, and the little black things are cumin seeds which were toasted on a dry pan before throwing them in. You are right bro the broth is tomato-based with pureed fresh ginger (use a grater) and hot chillis. Top with fresh coriander leaves. cilantro

[TitoFan]

The broth looks awesome, bro. But what are the round things floating in there?

garbanzo beans, and the little black things are cumin seeds which were toasted on a dry pan before throwing them in. You are right bro the broth is tomato-based with pureed fresh ginger (use a grater) and hot chillis. Top with fresh coriander leaves. cilantro

Garbanzos (chick peas) are wicked healthy. Done right... they're tasty as hell. Used to make humus, too. But cooked improperly and they're dry as hell. I've had them both ways.

[brocktonblockbust]

The broth looks awesome, bro. But what are the round things floating in there?

garbanzo beans, and the little black things are cumin seeds which were toasted on a dry pan before throwing them in. You are right bro the broth is tomato-based with pureed fresh ginger (use a grater) and hot chillis. Top with fresh coriander leaves. cilantro

Garbanzos (chick peas) are wicked healthy. Done right... they're tasty as hell. Used to make humus, too. But cooked improperly and they're dry as hell. I've had them both ways.

yes indeed my friend. very healthy. Hummus is awesome when done properly

[brocktonblockbust]

fresh raw chopped parsley salad with bulghur (whole cracked wheat, lemon juice, tomatoes and onions, a pinch of @Andre Himalayan salt.....): this will wipe your system clean:

[Cressa121]

Never had a pasty? Bloody hell, you poor sod. That'd be unthinkable up here, there's a Gregg's on every corner.