This weekend's recipe.

[nuraman00]

Do you like torturing chickens for a living?

Jk. Looks good

And how come you only used half a cup of salt for an entire chicken? Did you notice a difference in flavor from before, or no?

That's what I used last time too.

That's what the suggested recipe said, so that's what I went with, both times.

I don't think I notice a difference, if there is, it's probably very slight. I might like this one even more.

BTW, the half cup of salt is for the brining part (where you put it in a gallon of water and salt for 8-24 hours). For the seasoning, 1 tablespoon of salt is enough. I don't know if you've ever poured half a cup of salt out, but it's a lot.

The total seasoning that goes on the chicken is only about 3-4 table spoons worth, but it's enough to cover the entire chicken.

[nuraman00]

This will be Tuesday's recipe.

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/al-kabs...10=1&e7=Recipe

EDIT: I can't find dried lime powder. Not in stores I've called, nor online. Forget it.

I did see something on Amazon for $20, but it's not worth that much to me.

[nuraman00]

This will be Tuesday's recipe.

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/al-kabs...10=1&e7=Recipe

EDIT: I can't find dried lime powder. Not in stores I've called, nor online. Forget it.

I did see something on Amazon for $20, but it's not worth that much to me.

I got the dried limes from the Persian grocery store. I'm back baby!

[IowaSacKing93]

I got the dried limes from the Persian grocery store. I'm back baby!

So is the chicken supposed to be real spicy then? I'm not too familiar with Arabic cuisine.

And I want to see a picture of the dish, not some smug man standing next to a car dealership

[IowaSacKing93]

I got the dried limes from the Persian grocery store. I'm back baby!

Sweet. You shouldn't pay $20 for a spice you'll probably only use once.

[nuraman00]

So is the chicken supposed to be real spicy then? I'm not too familiar with Arabic cuisine.

And I want to see a picture of the dish, not some smug man standing next to a car dealership

There was a pic of the dish when I clicked on it.

I have no idea if it's supposed to be spicy. Never at this at a restaurant before either. I'm not familiar with Arabic cuisine. But I'll about trying something different.

Here's the pic, it was on the site, they had 2 photos. You just had to click on the 2nd one:

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[nuraman00]

Sweet. You shouldn't pay $20 for a spice you'll probably only use once.

It depends on how much I like the dish. If I like a lot, it will be "in the rotation", so I'll make it a few times a year.

But yeah, the $20 online price for the dried limes is why I didn't want to make it earlier. Way too much.

At the Persian grocery store, it was $3 for a 4oz back of dried limes.

However, I did have to buy 2 expensive spices:

* Saffron. I'd never cooked with Saffron. But it's expensive. It cost $7.50 for 0.2 grams (.007 oz) of Saffron. Here's a pic of what saffron looks like:



I do see it's a little cheaper online, I can now find 0.7 grams for $9.

* Cardamom. Again, I've never cooked with cardamom before. But a 2 oz jar cost $11. At least 2 oz is a pretty good amount, it should last a few years. And while I've never made anything with it before, there could be something in the future.


But I wanted to make this, so I bought them. Hopefully it's good.

[IowaSacKing93]

It depends on how much I like the dish. If I like a lot, it will be "in the rotation", so I'll make it a few times a year.

But yeah, the $20 online price for the dried limes is why I didn't want to make it earlier. Way too much.

At the Persian grocery store, it was $3 for a 4oz back of dried limes.

However, I did have to buy 2 expensive spices:

* Saffron. I'd never cooked with Saffron. But it's expensive. It cost $7.50 for 0.2 grams (.007 oz) of Saffron. Here's a pic of what saffron looks like:



I do see it's a little cheaper online, I can now find 0.7 grams for $9.

* Cardamom. Again, I've never cooked with cardamom before. But a 2 oz jar cost $11. At least 2 oz is a pretty good amount, it should last a few years. And while I've never made anything with it before, there could be something in the future.


But I wanted to make this, so I bought them. Hopefully it's good.

At those prices, are you sure it doesn't have any recrational value? Lol, jk.

[IowaSacKing93]

There was a pic of the dish when I clicked on it.

I have no idea if it's supposed to be spicy. Never at this at a restaurant before either. I'm not familiar with Arabic cuisine. But I'll about trying something different.

Here's the pic, it was on the site, they had 2 photos. You just had to click on the 2nd one:

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It's too small. Can't see anything in detail.

I'll try the website for a larger version.

[IowaSacKing93]

http://food.sndimg.com/img/recipes/2.../piczmdy8l.jpg

This looks familiar. There is definitely some Mediterranean influence in this

So what is that stuff sprinkled on top, I noticed it's also in the picture you posted.

[IowaSacKing93]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9RhbJswSl7...0/IMGP0409.JPG

I guess it's cashews and/or almonds?

It looks good

[nuraman00]

http://food.sndimg.com/img/recipes/2.../piczmdy8l.jpg

This looks familiar. There is definitely some Mediterranean influence in this

So what is that stuff sprinkled on top, I noticed it's also in the picture you posted.

Slivered almonds.

[nuraman00]

At those prices, are you sure it doesn't have any recrational value? Lol, jk.

Hopefully it's one of those things where you only need a little, and it lasts for 1-2 years.

[Sir Harry]

yeah...I'm pretty sure that lime powder is used in areas where actual limes are tough to get..
the powder is a substitute for lime juice

[nuraman00]

yeah...I'm pretty sure that lime powder is used in areas where actual limes are tough to get..
the powder is a substitute for lime juice

Dang. I could have just used fresh lime juice then, lol.

[Sir Harry]

that's probably why lime powder is tough to find,....not much need for it in these parts

lemon or lime zest would also work

[IowaSacKing93]

Hopefully it's one of those things where you only need a little, and it lasts for 1-2 years.

Whatever helps you sleep at night

[nuraman00]

It was ok. I don't know if I would make it again. It's good enough to eat, but not a favorite. I put way less saffron then recommended (because of how strong it smelled, and how little there was in the container I bought). But it still had a strong presence.

[nuraman00]

Past few weeks, everything I've made has just been "ok".

Hoping to change that with this, this week (stock photo):

http://www.chow.com/recipes/29762-ch...inger-clay-pot

[nuraman00]

Here's the clay pot chicken.

It was good, I'd make it again.