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Herbs, spices and seasonings

And Pumpkin Pie Cookie, lol. I have never used them for a chicken dish before and think that the results could be pleasing.
I'm thinking that for a Curry I should just use spices to my liking. I don't know much about turmeric as far a flavor goes but I know it provides a lot of color. I don't have any coriander but I do have Cilantro. I'm thinking that Cilantro would go really well in this type of dish. I wonder if Cilantro and Coriander taste close enough to the same? They are from the same plant.
 
I just bought some Pumpkin Pie Spice, I haven't used it yet.

I'm not sure of the Cilantro and Coriander, I don't have those spices. The only spice I have is Cumin Seed (India Ground). I use it in my chili. I have had chicken-chili from an Indian restaurant it was Delicious. Cookie :)
 
Pumpkin Pie Spice

1/2 cup cinnamon
1/4 cup ground ginger
2 tablespoons nutmeg
2 tablespoons ground cloves

Combine all. Use 3 1/4 teaspoon per 1 1/2 cup canned pumpkin.
 
Indian Masala


2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne

In a 1/3- to 1/2-cup tall, narrow clear jar, layer the ingredients, contracting light layers with dark layers.

Instructions to go with the gift:

Indian Masala

To use, shake jar or stir spices until blended.

Rub onto poultry, vegetables, pork or beef, and roast or barbecue.
 
Hunan Spice


4 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2 Tbsp ground Szechuan peppercorns
2 Tbsp garlic powder
2 Tbsp ground ginger
2 Tbsp dried cilantro
1 Tbsp cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp mustard seed

Combine all in a jar and shake well to mix. Use in Hunan Chicken, Pork, Beef. Makes about 14 Tbsp. Use about 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons per 1 1/2 lbs. of boneless meat and 1/2 cup liquid.
 
Spicy Seasoning Mix

3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper

Combine all ingredients. Cover and store in airtight container. Shake before using to blend.
 
The Ironic Chef said:
I don't know much about turmeric as far a flavor goes but I know it provides a lot of color. I don't have any coriander but I do have Cilantro. I'm thinking that Cilantro would go really well in this type of dish. I wonder if Cilantro and Coriander taste close enough to the same? They are from the same plant.
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turmeric is interesting, I had read once that it became popular as a substitute for some of the saffron in dishes to cut cost. However I think in a recipe such as yellow rice, where it, salt and onions are the major seasonings that it does add a depth of flavor. It has also been reported it has some health benefits?

To me cilantro and coriander share a slight citrus flavor, more obvious in the seeds. but they are often used together and add two different things to a dish. The coriander needs long cooking or toasting and the cilantro is added at the end. A side note--several years ago I had some cilantro plants on my deck. I was gone for a while and they bolted and got huge!! As I was pulling them out and tossing, I noticed a really lovely aroma--thought later that I had seen rosemary stems soaked and used for kabobs--hmm, think I will let some bolt this summer and give that a try??
enjoy,
Nan
 
Nan, I haven't discovered the fruity taste of cilantro, lol. I am careful with the amounts I use in my salsas and dips because just a bit to much and I get that soapy taste in my mouth that reminds me of when I was a kid and my mother was setting my verbal skills in the right direction.
 
I get that soapy taste in my mouth that reminds me of when I was a kid and my mother was setting my verbal skills in the right direction.[/QUOTE]


LOL! how about those that try to burn your tongue off with red hot crushed peppers???? it was actually a dash of paprika - sometimes it was red colored sugar - but could you detect it??? nope - in your mind and all the screaming, crying, and trying to spit it out - it was HOT PEPPER BURNING YOUR MOUTH!
ohhhhh the effects of parental mind control.....................
 
The Ironic Chef said:
Nan, I haven't discovered the fruity taste of cilantro, lol. I am careful with the amounts I use in my salsas and dips because just a bit to much and I get that soapy taste in my mouth that reminds me of when I was a kid and my mother was setting my verbal skills in the right direction.
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I liken the flavor of cilantro to the exact way a stink-bug smells...ew-w-w-w but I do like a hint of cilantro, I grow it and have easily over-done a dish by adding too much. It is most def. an acquired taste. I can live with-out it, but I do like it and use it, my family does not share my taste for cilantro.


The stink-bug I am speaking of is a flat-bodied green bug (sometimes they turn brownish) that have a body shape similar to that of a coat-of-arms, and they stink to high heavens if you squish 'em, I guarantee if you know the bug I am speaking of you will agree with me that cilantro tastes like that smell.
 
Mama Mangia said:
I get that soapy taste in my mouth that reminds me of when I was a kid and my mother was setting my verbal skills in the right direction.
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I think that is a horrible thing to do to any child, soap is caustic and made from lye, I mean gosh why does it really hurt if we get it into our eyes? Think about it! Parents can use better parenting skills than that in my opinion!:mad:
 
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Cook Chatty Cathy said:
Parents can use better parenting skills than that in my opinion!
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Too late. Many generations of children have already gone through it and it was not a lye soap, but IVORY pure. :D

I know what Ivory tastes like, also what a 2x4 paddle feels like across the back of my legs, and a yardstick across the knuckles when your fingers are laid out flat on the desk. :eek: I turned out pretty darn good as a result.
 
CanMan said:
Too late. Many generations of children have already gone through it and it was not a lye soap, but IVORY pure. :D

I know what Ivory tastes like, also what a 2x4 paddle feels like across the back of my legs, and a yardstick across the knuckles when your fingers are laid out flat on the desk. :eek: I turned out pretty darn good as a result.
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I know CanMan and I also know we had some strict parents and teachers and we did survive,
but man all those years of counselling just to recover form all the "attitude adjustments" we endured!!!:D What a drain of $$$$
 
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I feel sorry for people that feel they need years worth of therapy just because they had their mouths washed out with soap when they were a child.

Cathy, do you have any recipes for chicken cooked in a coconut type curry?
 
Spicy Chicken Coconut Curry

Never heard of "counseling just to recover form all the 'attitude adjustments' " in my day. That seems to have been invented by someone later that had nothing better to do. Nowadays we seem to be overrun with people that need "attitude adjustments".
 
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I like the Basil Chicken CMan. I would make that even without the Curry. Maybe use some chicken stock with the coconut milk. That looks really good.
 
CanMan said:
Nowadays we seem to be overrun with people that need "attitude adjustments".
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You are right about That! Maybe it was the result of all the "Assertiveness" classes of the 1980's and 90's:confused:

By the way CanMan that recipe for Basil Chicken in Coconut Curry Sauce looks awesome, thanks for sharing it!
 
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