tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576927653874971703.post5700789497380110488..comments2023-09-01T12:47:31.843-07:00Comments on Blazing Hot Wok: Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576927653874971703.post-39530229103350627282009-08-14T15:05:04.199-07:002009-08-14T15:05:04.199-07:00Mary, IMO shrimp paste and anchovy paste have very...Mary, IMO shrimp paste and anchovy paste have very different flavors (just as rice vinegar and white wine vinegar do, for example), but the book's author suggested the substitution. I wanted to stick to the recipe and suggestions as much as possible, even if it wasn't one I'd use. I had to add the lime juice, though. It made quite a difference. <br /><br />Paula, the shrimp paste I buy is Thai and it's sold in a tub. It's solid and dark, sort of like the color of milk chocolate, and it is quite pungent. I keep it in 2 ziploc bags in my fridge. I know Vietnamese shrimp paste is more pink in color and loose and fluid. Both are available at Asian markets that have SE Asian foods.dphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09255384036992381006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576927653874971703.post-70251522860004601962009-08-13T23:25:30.443-07:002009-08-13T23:25:30.443-07:00Hi Darlene! I've been on blogging hiatus for a...Hi Darlene! I've been on blogging hiatus for a while, and am getting back into the swing of things! I love this recipe! It sounds crunchy, spicy, and tangy all at once. I've never used shrimp paste. I've heard of it. Is it sold in a tube or jar or bag? I think I could handle pan toasting the chilies ... and I'll try not to annihilate the shoots! I think I'd like it at room temperature. Oh who am I kidding ... I'd eat it cold, too! Yum!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421838192857136356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576927653874971703.post-59665807996020855922009-08-12T21:18:49.260-07:002009-08-12T21:18:49.260-07:00What an interesting recipe. I didn't know that...What an interesting recipe. I didn't know that anchovy paste could be substituted for fish paste. I usually learn something when I come here. I hope your summer has been enjoyable as well as busy.Mary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576927653874971703.post-3554339805027219022009-08-12T07:31:06.779-07:002009-08-12T07:31:06.779-07:00Jeff, thank you! The cultural relationship people ...Jeff, thank you! The cultural relationship people have to food is very interesting to me. How/what people choose what to eat goes beyond taste. The stories in this book give a better insight about how the Hmong view food, not just what they eat.dphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09255384036992381006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576927653874971703.post-1972170718836663802009-08-12T06:11:54.842-07:002009-08-12T06:11:54.842-07:00MM.....bamboo how I love thee. I prefer the cookb...MM.....bamboo how I love thee. I prefer the cookbooks that have good stories in them versus a brain dump of recipes. with a good story it makes you feel like you are actually experiencing why the author loves the recipe.<br /><br />Nicely done!Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10806107620314531134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576927653874971703.post-16686919485376946272009-08-09T13:12:23.376-07:002009-08-09T13:12:23.376-07:00Puna, I will check it out. I'll see if I can ...Puna, I will check it out. I'll see if I can squeeze some creative cooking in this week.<br /><br />Manggy, I've had to turn down books because I just can't find the time to review them. Plus, I'm not good at actually writing a review. And grilling a Thai chili just looks silly. Better to toast them on a dry skillet.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16766537792847654183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576927653874971703.post-85139101639407163842009-08-09T12:31:23.914-07:002009-08-09T12:31:23.914-07:00Looks delicious. I make this all the time with oth...Looks delicious. I make this all the time with other vegetables, carrots, cucumbers, papaya...hey, I'm having a recipe contest next Friday. Just letting you know in case you wanted to join in the fun...Punahttp://lifesignatures.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576927653874971703.post-9455404675755576262009-08-09T11:24:57.547-07:002009-08-09T11:24:57.547-07:00Yep, I know all about those piles of books that ne...Yep, I know all about those piles of books that need to be reviewed ;) I hope all is well in DP-land! :)<br /><br />I love that the salad is spicy, of course! I can't even begin to imagine how to grill a tiny Thai chili, though!Manggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05977929776424593762noreply@blogger.com