Comments on: A cleansing chicken noodle soup

By: The Grubworm

The Grubworm — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:15:39 +0000

@Leluu I shall keep an eye out for it – are there any particular brands you would recommend?

By: Leluu

Leluu — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:14:34 +0000

Tamarind Powder – you can get it in most Vietnamese Supermarkets – it might not say ‘Tamarind Powder” in English – so watch out for the picture x

By: The Grubworm

The Grubworm — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:37:19 +0000

Coriander and lemongrass to give dishes a certain something don’t they? Coriander in particular is so versatile and is used in s many different cuisines. I must use lemongrass more, i do love it, but forget to use it so often. And yet is imparts that gentle lemony (and yes, grassy) aroma to a dish.

By: shayma

shayma — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 02:13:03 +0000

i dont think i could live without coriander. and lemongrass in this soup, too? what a luscious combo of divine fragrances.

By: The Grubworm

The Grubworm — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 10:30:19 +0000

Thanks Tom – it’s hard to job to maintain a turnover like that, but someone’s got to do it

I cook to relax after a long day at work, it’s not unusual for me to get home after a 10 hour day and then cook for another hour or two. I guess it’s my equivalent of flopping in front of the box. I tend to prepare slowly and it feels great. It’s also why I don’t tend to cook complex dishes during the week.

By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 10:10:55 +0000

I am seriously impressed at your food turnover! And your blog is looking great. Food and html…

By: The Grubworm

The Grubworm — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 09:53:30 +0000

Tamarind powder sounds lovely – where can get hold of that? I have seen the paste and whole dried tamarind around but never the powder (mind you i never really looked for it either).

Like you, i stick to the same old ingredients most of the time, i guess because its what i have hanging round the cupboards. I’ve never thought of doing it with fish – what stock base do you use for that and what sort of fish works best?

Those dogs do sound well fed indeed!

By: Leluu

Leluu — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:55:21 +0000

I did it – I added tamarind powder instead of vinegar. I only had mushrooms and some tomatoes so ended up tasting abit like tom yam soup – without corriander as was too lazy to go to the shops. Thanks so much for the inspiration – its funny how I always stick to the same old ingredients and what I know although what you put together is very familiar to me – I just never try it this way for chicken but more for fish and no noodles. I have another great chicken noodle soup that I will post in couple of days for you to try.

I make fresh chicken for my dogs all the time so always have great chicken stock at hand. Everyone says they are really lucky dogs! I agree – they eat better than a lot of people : )

By: The Grubworm

The Grubworm — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:59:09 +0000

Wow – thanks Leluu Like i said to nibblescribbler above, i’d be interested in what bits and bobs you add to the soup so i can experiment too. Sort of collaborative soup-sourcing…

By: Leluu

Leluu — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:47:30 +0000

Your blog is so great! As you make me WANT to cook. Got chicken stock and bits and bobs – and hope for a great soup tonight x