Day: May 29, 2012

” Rendang Padang “
Here is a simplified version of one of my favorite dishes,
which I ate many times in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.
The reason I have ” simplified ” the recipe is that some of the items
in the original recipe (there is a million different recipe’s, anyway)
would require a trip to the asian market, which is not practical to everybody.
I can assure you that the taste of my version is just as good and
the smoother texture of the sauce is more pleasant to many.
Enjoy either version ! Bon Appetit !

” The 6 Most Terrifying Foods in the World ” #6

Today: #6. Escamoles

From : Mexico.

What the hell is it?

Escamoles are the eggs of the giant black Liometopum ant, which makes its home in the root systems of maguey and agave plants. Collecting the eggs is a uniquely unpleasant job, since the ants are highly venomous and have some kind of blood grudge against human orifices.
The eggs have the consistency of cottage cheese. The most popular way to eat them is in a taco with guacamole, while being f……. insane.

Wait, it gets worse …

Escamoles have a surprisingly pleasant taste: buttery and slightly nutty. This hugely increases the chances that, while in Mexico, you could eat them without realizing you are eating a taco full of f….. ant eggs.

Danger of this turning up in America:

We’re not sure Taco Bell hasn’t snuck this sh.. into their food already. Just make sure you know what’ in that burrito. Ask at the counter if you have to. Also, watch those ads close because they’ll try to dress it up in some kind of friendly-sounding, pseudo-Mexican name.

Excerpts from an article by
Tim Cameron on www.Cracked.com