What I ate today - the food thread

JohnM · Oct 3, 2018

They are silkworm pupae - the metamorphosis stage between the larva (feeding stage) and moth (reproducing stage). The gut is cleared by the larva prior to pupation.

juddles · Oct 3, 2018

woodyren said:
When they are crispy fried that have a semi crunchy texture on the outside and a little softer inside. A little sort of nutty chicken flavour but very difficult to describe. They also serve them soft cooked but I don't care for them cooked that way.

JohnM said:
They are silkworm pupae - the metamorphosis stage between the larva (feeding stage) and moth (reproducing stage). The gut is cleared by the larva prior to pupation.

Sound interesting but am not sure I could like such a thing. Maybe? I have led such a sheltered life!

JohnM · Oct 3, 2018

juddles said:
Sound interesting but am not sure I could like such a thing. Maybe? I have led such a sheltered life!

So shall I see whether I can source some for my honoured guest a couple of weeks hence?

Milboo · Oct 3, 2018

Probably could substitute in some Huhu Grubs from NZ if you’re caught short

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woodyren · Oct 4, 2018

Sorry for another China post but it is Golden Week here and the dinner invites and wonderful hospitality of our local friends just continues. The food as usual excellent.

The Moutai took its toll though.

And no... We did not drink the 2.5lts bottle. It was in a leather bound presentation case and was a gift from our host to one of his guests.

ALH · Oct 4, 2018

Solid said:
What’s the flavour and texture of the larvae like?

I ate the larvae and many other goodies like crickets and coughroaches in Cambodia. Textures crunchy and flavours were all delicious

woodyren · Oct 4, 2018

While I do enjoy the silkworms I am not sure I would even try those other things.

Durian pizza today with a few other dishes.

juddles · Oct 4, 2018

woodyren said:
Sorry for another China post but it is Golden Week here ....
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And no... We did not drink the 2.5lts bottle. It was in a leather bound presentation case and was a gift from our host to one of his guests.

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Woodyren, from me at least, please never seek forgiveness for posting such great stuff - you appear to be well established there and you manage to convey the pleasure of the entire situation/food package very well. I at least really appreciate this

OZDUCK · Oct 5, 2018

[I am finally able to catch up on some of my backlog of photos.]

Those who have been to Spain, more recently than 42 years ago like us, will know about the "Menu del Dia". Basically a big lunch of 2 -3 courses and extras for about 1/2 of what it would cost at night.

This was the dearest one we had so far - in Zaragoza. It cost just Euro 13.70 each. We had 3 courses, bread, plus a soft drink and coffee for my wife and a red wine and beer for me.

Primeros

Soup with rice, Langoustine, squid rings etc

Potato slices with egg, the small things on top are baby eels.

Segunodos

Very rich beef tail "stew"

Pork Cheek

Postre

The choices on the menu. The sharp eyed will notice that this is a weekend menu. I have to admit that a lot of choices are done by a coin toss.

amaroo · Oct 5, 2018

Bistro 321 le Bec, Shanghai.... sensational meal!

OZDUCK · Oct 6, 2018

Pintxos in San Sebastian. 5 of them plus a couple of glasses of local wine sets you back about €13.

And the sort of street in the Old Town where we ate

ALH · Oct 6, 2018

OZDUCK said:
Pintxos in San Sebastian. 5 of them plus a couple of glasses of local wine sets you back about €13......

I’m jealous. I adore Pintxos and couldn’t get over all the choices. I’ve been trying to get Mr ALH to take me back!

OZDUCK · Oct 6, 2018

ALH said:
I’m jealous. I adore Pintxos and couldn’t get over all the choices. I’ve been trying to get Mr ALH to take me back!

We are currently in Bilbao and though I haven't tried as many, because my wife has picked a tummy bug, I think the San Sebastian ones were better. Admittedly 4 of the places we tried in SS were recommended by the owner of the Pensione we stayed in, so local knowledge might help.

ALH · Oct 6, 2018

OZDUCK said:
We are currently in Bilbao and though I haven't tried as many, because my wife has picked a tummy bug, I think the San Sebastian ones were better. Admittedly 4 of the places we tried in SS were recommended by the owner of the Pensione we stayed in, so local knowledge might help.

It’s only 844 km from our front door to San Sebastian @GPH

woodyren · Oct 6, 2018

Last dinner for this China trip. Tomorrow we catch the bullet train to Tianjin and then the cruise ship home.

This place is a chain dumpling place.

They only have a out 6 varieties on their menu.

Reasonable price and always good quality.

Not sure if it is the dumplings or the tasty chili garlic and vinegar dipping sauce that I enjoy the most.... Yeah I do... It's the sauce.

Cossie · Oct 6, 2018

We had no intention of being in Sale tonight, but we are and we ate at the Criterion Hotel, it was good, very good in fact. I had Blue Eyed Trevally and the boss had Sichuan Lamb and we shared new asparagus.

For pub bistro food, it could not be faulted, we would both happily return.