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attaboy · 02-03-2006, 07:41 AM

It should read: Garlic (preparation of)

I buy mine at the Chinese market. It's the most uniform and easy to peel and about the same price of a standard supermarket variety.

To peel it hold a clove between your thumbs and fingers, give it a twist and the skin will fall right off. Next you can place it between a chopping board and a large broad knife and give it a whack and then chop it fine. Whacking it releases alot of juice. I don't know if this matters or not maybe it depends on the type of meal you are cooking. Or you can take the clove and cut it repeatedly length wise without cutting it all the way to the end.

Next turn the clove 90 degrees on its side and cut again.

It will look like this if spread a bit.

And it will look like this once you begin cutting it all the way through.

There you have it.

Next up a fried egg sandwich.

Ice Maiden · 02-03-2006, 07:45 AM

Terrible memories. I used to have to prepare so many cloves of garlic when I worked at at fast food takeaway during college, it was the worst and I couldn't get rid of the smell for hours.

attaboy · 02-03-2006, 08:03 AM

Yeah but the men found it appealing I bet. Especially those who like to cook.

friscofrankie · 02-03-2006, 09:43 AM

Love teh smel of Garlic & Onions on a woman's hands.

DrAndy · 02-03-2006, 09:57 AM

I used to go to a Turkish restaurant and eat some meat dish (Pastirma) that they literally soak in garlic juices and then cook with garlic in a bag

the next day your armpits would reek of garlic, and it was sexy on the girl

taste great though, and the meat

dirtydog · 02-03-2006, 11:09 AM

I have a garlic press, bought it a couple of years ago but never used it

Lily · 02-03-2006, 02:08 PM

I also use a garlic press. I press the garlic with the broad of the knife to remove the skin and to soften it a bit.

friscofrankie · 02-03-2006, 04:04 PM

I peel it by the twist method or a light tap. The smash the shit out of it with the braod of a knoife and the heel of my hand, SMACK!! Chopping is optional...

hillbilly · 02-03-2006, 04:44 PM

The Frisco Frankie's method is the way I use. Seperate the little cloves and use the cleaver to beat the shit out of them.

Thai's do the same thing. I almost bought a garlic press back in the states. The 'fan' asked why?

BTW, great photos attaboy!

friscofrankie · 02-03-2006, 05:05 PM

You guys gotta try them little round garlics "Kratiem Tone" they look like litte onions, and are more expensive, but you cut 'em in half and the peel comes off easy. They smash up good and when used in sopus or suaces they melt away to jack-shit. Stringer garlicky flavor too

dirtydog · 02-03-2006, 05:30 PM

This is the stuff for real men, it's called Katiam Dong, it's the Thai version of pickled onions, well apart from they are garlics and they are not in vinegar, a few slices of cheese and half a dozen of these are a great snack

also when the jar is finished we chuck a load more garlic in there and a few sliced big chilies just to spice it up a bit, damn good snack food.

hillbilly · 02-03-2006, 05:48 PM

I would be embarrassed to say how much of this delight is on our kitchen shelves.

Do NOT put this into a Sunday brunch at home expecting a 'falang' crowd.

Be prepared, this is Thai cooking at the roots...

friscofrankie · 02-03-2006, 06:24 PM

^^ some of the best food on the planet, chillies can only make 'em better.

The Gentleman Scamp · 02-03-2006, 07:08 PM

A segment of garlic a day, squashed and washed down with water keeps your blood clean and cures cancer and AIDS.

aging one · 02-03-2006, 07:27 PM

I use the wooden handle of my knife. And then mince it to the desired degree, if I had rock salt I would add just a touch to get all the oil off the cutting board.

dirtydog · 02-03-2006, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Hutchinson Whump

A segment of garlic a day, squashed and washed down with water keeps your blood clean and cures cancer and AIDS.

I think it would be better if you gave up smoking and also use a condom during sex, just in case like

attaboy · 03-03-2006, 05:26 AM

I'll look for this much respected Katiam Dong in my local market.

Ice Maiden · 03-03-2006, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by attaboy

I'll look for this much respected Katiam Dong in my local market.

Me too.

Where'd you get this from Dog?

benbaaa · 03-03-2006, 08:43 AM

^ I was wondering what that stuff in one of my kitchen cupboards was, and now I know. Pickled garlic. I'll let you know how it goes down...

friscofrankie · 03-03-2006, 08:44 AM

Guys, it's every where You can find it in any of hte super markets r even the fresh markets. Even those roadside shopping/gas-station/restaurant/tourist shops'll usually have it.

02-03-2006, 07:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
attaboy Elite Member Last Online: 13-03-2010 06:38 AM Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,142	Garlic (preporation of) It should read: Garlic (preparation of) I buy mine at the Chinese market. It's the most uniform and easy to peel and about the same price of a standard supermarket variety. To peel it hold a clove between your thumbs and fingers, give it a twist and the skin will fall right off. Next you can place it between a chopping board and a large broad knife and give it a whack and then chop it fine. Whacking it releases alot of juice. I don't know if this matters or not maybe it depends on the type of meal you are cooking. Or you can take the clove and cut it repeatedly length wise without cutting it all the way to the end. Next turn the clove 90 degrees on its side and cut again. It will look like this if spread a bit. And it will look like this once you begin cutting it all the way through. There you have it. Next up a fried egg sandwich. __________________ As a kid I always thought my nickname was "attaboy" until I realized they were rooting for the dog: "Attaboy, get 'em! Get 'em!". Last edited by attaboy : 02-03-2006 at 07:47 AM.

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DrAndy Oh Fuk Last Online: Today 03:39 PM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: yes Posts: 13,457	I used to go to a Turkish restaurant and eat some meat dish (Pastirma) that they literally soak in garlic juices and then cook with garlic in a bag the next day your armpits would reek of garlic, and it was sexy on the girl taste great though, and the meat __________________ keep 'em coming

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friscofrankie Northern Hermit Last Online: 16-03-2010 02:53 PM Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chiangmai, Thailand Posts: 7,399	You guys gotta try them little round garlics "Kratiem Tone" they look like litte onions, and are more expensive, but you cut 'em in half and the peel comes off easy. They smash up good and when used in sopus or suaces they melt away to jack-shit. Stringer garlicky flavor too __________________ For art to exist, for any sort of aesthetic activity to exist, a certain physiological precondition is indispensable: intoxication. insanity... To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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dirtydog The Dog Last Online: Today 05:38 PM Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pattaya Jomtien Posts: 44,919	This is the stuff for real men, it's called Katiam Dong, it's the Thai version of pickled onions, well apart from they are garlics and they are not in vinegar, a few slices of cheese and half a dozen of these are a great snack also when the jar is finished we chuck a load more garlic in there and a few sliced big chilies just to spice it up a bit, damn good snack food. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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attaboy Elite Member Last Online: 13-03-2010 06:38 AM Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,142	I'll look for this much respected Katiam Dong in my local market. Last edited by attaboy : 03-03-2006 at 06:02 AM.

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Ice Maiden Student Last Online: 18-12-2009 06:17 PM Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: A little place called Barton Posts: 2,605	Terrible memories. I used to have to prepare so many cloves of garlic when I worked at at fast food takeaway during college, it was the worst and I couldn't get rid of the smell for hours.

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attaboy Elite Member Last Online: 13-03-2010 06:38 AM Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,142	Yeah but the men found it appealing I bet. Especially those who like to cook.

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friscofrankie Northern Hermit Last Online: 16-03-2010 02:53 PM Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chiangmai, Thailand Posts: 7,399	Love teh smel of Garlic & Onions on a woman's hands.

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dirtydog The Dog Last Online: Today 05:38 PM Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pattaya Jomtien Posts: 44,919	I have a garlic press, bought it a couple of years ago but never used it

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Lily Elite Member Last Online: Today 04:08 PM Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 7,723	I also use a garlic press. I press the garlic with the broad of the knife to remove the skin and to soften it a bit.

02-03-2006, 04:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
friscofrankie Northern Hermit Last Online: 16-03-2010 02:53 PM Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chiangmai, Thailand Posts: 7,399	I peel it by the twist method or a light tap. The smash the shit out of it with the braod of a knoife and the heel of my hand, SMACK!! Chopping is optional...

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hillbilly Still trailer trash Last Online: Today 05:14 PM Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: BKK & 'D&G Resort' Posts: 6,608	The Frisco Frankie's method is the way I use. Seperate the little cloves and use the cleaver to beat the shit out of them. Thai's do the same thing. I almost bought a garlic press back in the states. The 'fan' asked why? BTW, great photos attaboy!

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hillbilly Still trailer trash Last Online: Today 05:14 PM Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: BKK & 'D&G Resort' Posts: 6,608	I would be embarrassed to say how much of this delight is on our kitchen shelves. Do NOT put this into a Sunday brunch at home expecting a 'falang' crowd. Be prepared, this is Thai cooking at the roots...

02-03-2006, 06:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
friscofrankie Northern Hermit Last Online: 16-03-2010 02:53 PM Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chiangmai, Thailand Posts: 7,399	^^ some of the best food on the planet, chillies can only make 'em better.

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The Gentleman Scamp Look at me! Last Online: Today 10:13 AM Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: On Nut Beer Garden Posts: 8,535	A segment of garlic a day, squashed and washed down with water keeps your blood clean and cures cancer and AIDS.

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02-03-2006, 07:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
aging one Elite Member Last Online: Today 04:44 PM Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,726	I use the wooden handle of my knife. And then mince it to the desired degree, if I had rock salt I would add just a touch to get all the oil off the cutting board.

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benbaaa Whopping Member Last Online: 15-03-2010 03:07 PM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chiang Mai Posts: 3,859	^ I was wondering what that stuff in one of my kitchen cupboards was, and now I know. Pickled garlic. I'll let you know how it goes down...

03-03-2006, 08:44 AM	#20 (permalink)
friscofrankie Northern Hermit Last Online: 16-03-2010 02:53 PM Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chiangmai, Thailand Posts: 7,399	Guys, it's every where You can find it in any of hte super markets r even the fresh markets. Even those roadside shopping/gas-station/restaurant/tourist shops'll usually have it.