Ethnic Food
 

Ok So I really am on this kick to try new food, I am a health nut so no cream sauces or deep friend anything, must be low-fat

so far I love Indian food because you can get steamed veggies in an awesome but non-fatty sauce

anyone have suggestions on different food groups and what do order?

I'm a big fan of Thai food. It's kind of like a cross between Chinese and Indian (which makes sense considering Thailand's location)

Yeah everyone here in san diego, loves Thai but its too spicy for me, I don't really enjoy spice

Thai is good. How about Japanese food? Sushi is the bomb but there are cooked items that are good.

yeah I love sushi, i've always like it, we have tons of sushi places here

That was ok can we talk about cars or the war now.

lol no I haven't gotten any new suggestions!

Problem is that we live in gobal world now and we have been exposed to types oft food, nothing really new.

That said I was at a rubber chicken lunch and some guy from the south did not know what broccoli rob was, bet he voted for Bush.

I wish I could focus on eating more healthy food - I just love all the stuff that's bad for you and can barely choke down the healthy stuff. Gimme a cheese steak with extra cheese any day over sushi. I don't know how you health-nuts do it. Although, I did have baked haddock with my kids last night - that's a huge step in the right direction for me - even though I dipped each fork-full in drawn butter. At least it wasn't a piece of fatty steak I was dipping...

This thread is making or better yet has made me hungry!

haha I lost 100lbs on weight watchers, I used to ONLY eat normal american crap food, but I taught myself to light healthy food and now its what I prefer

Eat right is important, try to eat smart so iIcan have a nice big steak now then. I will not order french fry's but will steal a few from my friends plate. I eat bacon twice a year, taste good but really bad for you.

Wonder how many members know what broccoli rob is?

Does the stuff they have at the local Japanese restaurants count as real Japanese food - you know, the places where the cooks cook right at your table with 6 other people you don't know? I'm talking about the fillet, chicken, and shrimp. I forget what the actually call it on the menu. That stuff doesn't seem to have too much fat on it, I think they cook it in soybean oil. I really enjoy those dishes, regardless of their authenticity... :thumbup: Actually, given how much I like this stuff, I'm sure it must be bad for me... :rolleyes:

Dang Jay! I love all that stuff too. I think butter is good on anything. You could cover dirt in butter and it'd probably taste pretty good. Good for you for recognizing the need to eat healthier. The key is moderation. Never totally deprive yourself but never overindulge either.

My wife is very health conscious and it has been good for me. We're forever reading the ingredients on food packaging and trying to avoid too many artificial ingredients and hydrogenated fats. There's a bunch of other no-no stuff but I let the wife take care of that. ;)

The one with pot belly does. :rofl: And it's broccoli rabe.

Michelle do you know what broccoli rob is?

Yup - buttered dirt - I'd certainly consider it!

My belly is not that big and I do try to eat right, thanks to my wife!

I don't know what broccoli rob is but I do know what broccoli rabe is - and I love it! Ever have a broccoli rabe calzone Laura? - A little coarse black pepper and romano chese on top... - yum!

Never use butter, olive oil taste better and supose to be better for you.

"Health nut" but getting lipo? :confused:

Seems strange to me too?

Maybe its worth a picture?

Did you vote for Bush?

I will scan pics tomorrow and post I don't have a scanner at home, but when you lose 100lbs your skin looses its elasticity, so on my tummy, sides, thighs and back I have fat pockets and loose skin, so i'm extremely self consious about them, so I'm having it all removed, its kinda a little "you did it and you deserve it" present from my mom and dad

I already put olive oil on everything too - it's especially good with a strong garlic flavor. But, dipping a lobster tail in olive oil would have no where near the flavor of dipping it in butter...

Yes, I did, but what does that have to do with broccoli rabe - is he banning it or something?

mmmm I LOVE olive oil, I prefer it over butter any day!

Yeah but would you dip your lobster in olive oil or put olive oil on your mashed potato? I like it but it doesn't have that much flavor...

I agree I do use butter for dipping lobster, got to eat right the rest of the time so I can eat buttered lobster and steak.

I think only most people for the south and mid sections of the county "blue states don't know what broccoli rabe is.

I was talking about his before and after weight loss pictures, not pictures of broccoli rabe.

GOOD

what is broccoli rabe?

It's a bitter green vegetable, kind of a cross between broccoli and a leafy green. Good sauteed in olive oil and garlic, or made as a soup with chicken broth. Very healthy. Also can be made with pasta and sausage garlic and oil. :mmm:

Italian variation of broccoli, taster but can be a little bitter.

http://www.producepete.com/shows/broccolirabe.html

Have you tried Vietnamese food? Very similar to Thai, but less heavy on the sauces, generally lighter ingredients, IMO.


Cuban food is one of my favs, of course I grew up on the stuff. I would think you could find some in SD.

Living in New England, I too love seafood, including lobster, shrimp, fish, etc. But I don't like it in the traditional "boil it 'till it's dead and drown it in butter" style. I'd much rather have that lobstah as a fra' diavolo....:drool:

Hibachi

Middle Eastern and Greek foods are gonna be among the healthiest out there- lots of it is grilled and not a lot of cream or butter, but plenty of olive oil and lean cuts of meat and seafood.

I know there's a market in SD that sells great middle eastern/mediterranean foods, Kearny Mesa I think.

JV

Did you know that in China, Chinese Food is just referred to as "food"? :)

If you like Broccoli rabe so much, why don't you use it as your avatar and since when culinary taste has to do with political affiliations:confused: ?

I think that (rabe) is something that generally only open minded liberial people know about, of course this would exclude the host nation.

Have you ever tried Ethiopian? Awesome bean or lentle (sp) based meals. Or try Napal food. Both are awesome and full of flavorful spice.

I've tried Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Mexican, Korean, Persian and Hmong women so far... and their foods aswell.

Which taste better? (the foods I mean, of course) :thumbup:

Which rode better (not the food)?

lol i'll stick with my mexi-caucasion cuisine :P

I actually like mixtures better... Two at the same time; call them changing faces...

Teppan

:bustingupAnd did you know that in China Fast Food is called Western Food?

BTW, broccoli rabe is also known as Choy Sum in China (in Cantonese anyway, I have no idea what it is in Mandarin) To the Chinese it's a rather unremarkable and plain ingredient but popular none the less regardless of political affiliation.

Teppanyaki would be the most appropriate term. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teppanyaki Anyone remember Benihana?

Hibachi is not completely wrong either. It originally refers to small charcoal heating device imported from China in olden days. (Most likely Japanese will claim it is their invention.) Yes, it is mother of indoor grill top cooking.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibachi

I have not mounted (or be mounted by) all the different ethnic women. Even if I did I won't be bragging about it. However, I have tried food from many different continents that is legal and nowadays I tend to resort to Japnese cusine for it's simplicity and availability despite the fact that it is several times more expensive than American fast food counter part. The added benefit will be it won't give you Herpes few weeks later unlike unidentified eithnic woman.Another point here is that diversity is wonderful! ;)

we have benihana here

It's comments like this that draw fire your way. Look in the mirror for closed-mindedness.
:tsk:

Does this mean you don't like rabe?

Modcat, are you stalking me?

If you're attempting to imitate me, I don't just post questions. Keep trying.

The Partridge Family were neither partridiges nor a family. Discuss.

Ah ha, I believe someone is hiding among the Rabe. I wonder who it could be?