Random food review #2
Right now, I'm having my first bowl of mash in like 4 months.
And, yes, it's rather glorious.
(by the way, the most trouble free way of making mash is to peel, then dice, then to microwave in a bowl of water with plastic wrap over it for about 5 minutes, then drain and mash).
Right now, I'm having peanut butter mash - mash with peanut butter mixed in (did I need to say that?)
You should seriously try it.
Anyhoo, back to the food review.
This time, I'll be reviewing two products, both of which are quite ok.
Now, one of my favourite foods of all time is udon. That warm fuzzy feel of a bowl of udon in your belly is some thing only the Japanese can deliver and I rarely miss an opportunity to sample some.
Which was why I was so taken by the concept of instant udon - I mean, it's pretty cheap (1500 won, about $2) and if it's half decent, I can go to the dormitory shop and treat myself every time there almost isn't nearly a nuclear war. On to some pictures.
The packaging is cost-cutting thin plastic, which is alarming, because this thing is going to be filled with hot water and, well, you've all had tea or coffee in one of those thin plastic cups. My fear was that it was going to taste like sucking on a rain-soaked Barbie. Gross.
Cooking method - "Open noodle packet and put into bowl with steaming water for 2:30 and drain. Add sauce, flake and chilli flakes to taste and hot water to fill line. Stand for 1:00 and eat."
Taste - It wasn't actually that unpleasant. Not that it was pleasant, but tolerable. I mean, when I'm grumpy and don't want to do anything for dinner, I could happily eat away (probably two because the portion is a bit small) without fearing an episode of wet and wild barbie in my mouth.
Recommended.
The second review comes courtesy of a super secret agent. The agent in question obtained it for me and that's all the detail that can be given away before the
From the back of the box - "KKUL TAREA (sic) (honey skein) is a court cake made of ripened honey and malt, which was once presented to the king and valuable guests. It is brewed with the artisan spirit to make 16,000 strands suggesting the prayer for logevity, health, good fortune and wish-fulfillment. It is not much sweet, not sticky to teeth, but enjoyable with various tastes according to garnishings. It can taste better with teas as it is cold and frozen."
huh?
More photos anyone?
It's actually quite indescribable. But very pleasant.
I followed the engrish and tried it with a cup of tea and found it to stick to my teeth despite the box's testimony. I also tried dipping it in tea donut and coffee style and it turns out this thing has a melting point lower than Paris Hilton's standards. It turned into a goop of brown and melted all over my hands. I'll make a video of it next time.
Recommended.
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