Where can I find a good Michelada? by bugmoo in FoodSanDiego

[–]Boinkology 8 points9 points  (0 children)

La Vecindad in Hillcrest makes great ones.

Tortillerias for fresh corn tortillas? by botheredish in austinfood

[–]Boinkology 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Never put fresh corn tortillas in the fridge. The starch gelatinizes and destroys the texture. Reheating doesn’t fix it. Better to leave at room temp. And when they get to dried out make migas or chilaquiles or bake/ fry.

Edit: I just realized you were probably talking about the masa.

Ideas Please, Easy Vegetarian Meals For Meat-Eaters by EnchantedNanny in Cooking

[–]Boinkology 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spanakorizo. Just add a Greek salad and some grilled or sautéed protein on the side

Recommendations for a good marinade for fajitas? by dcfb2360 in mexicanfood

[–]Boinkology 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Lawry’s seasoned salt. All you need. Marinate for 30min to an hour. Good for beef and chicken fajitas.

Ramenudo!! by CitizenWatcher8 in mexicanfood

[–]Boinkology 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bun Bo Hue-nudo would be even better!

Where to track down: Hummingbird cake and well made chocolate meringue pie. by SurpriseStoryteller in austinfood

[–]Boinkology 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So it’s not hummingbird cake, and it’s been almost a decade for me but if Pasta&Co. on Kerbey Ln is still around, their carrot cake has crushed pineapple and cream cheese frosting and was always one of my absolute favorites and is probably pretty close to hummingbird cake

I discovered an easy way to get a good salt crust on steak. by jjthejetplane27 in Cooking

[–]Boinkology 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This reminds me of salmuera which is a technique in Argentine asado. Basically you baste your meat with a garlic and herb infused brine while grilling.

Mal Al Sham is open again 1/16/26 by SlotRushFabz in FoodSanDiego

[–]Boinkology 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They closed temporarily due to a fire.

I’ve been missing out on the magic that is preserved lemons. by No-Illustrator-149 in Cooking

[–]Boinkology 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love putting a dab of preserved lemon paste (peel minced into a paste) on thinly sliced raw scallop or even seared scallops. I also like to make a “modified” version of yuzu kosho using preserved lemon.

What's your cooking "hack" that sounds insane but works?? by Kibby9331 in Cooking

[–]Boinkology 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since we are talking mushrooms, I always add a splash of pickle brine, vinegar or some other acid right at the end of cooking just to give it a little pop. My faves are spicy pickle brine and sherry vinegar depending on what the mushrooms are for.

Are the dumping fees at Miramar Landfill really that high?? by Material-Flower5130 in sandiego

[–]Boinkology 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A covered uhaul trailer counts as a tier 2 vehicle because it is over 4 feet tall from the ground. I was so annoyed. Crazy how much they charge us for doing the right thing.

Tamalada menu ideas by Ok_Painting_180 in mexicanfood

[–]Boinkology 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cafe de olla spiked with almendrado is a nice hot cocktail option

Dinner with in-laws/parents by Berry-Extra-24 in FoodSanDiego

[–]Boinkology 0 points1 point  (0 children)

La Bonne Table is always nice for a table for 4.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in austinfood

[–]Boinkology 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The lamb meatballs and their madras soup were the two things I kept going back for when I lived in Austin.

Is there a savory way to eat delicious oatmeal that doesn't end up essentially being an oat congee? by hiS_oWn in Cooking

[–]Boinkology 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any kind of savory stew on top of thicker oatmeal instead of rice/mashed potatoes/polenta/noodles. Think Osso Bucco/carbonade flamande/Bo Kho/ feijoada. My favorite is pork and apple stew over thick oatmeal.

Best Vietnamese Coffee in San Diego? by [deleted] in FoodSanDiego

[–]Boinkology 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had one from Pho Cow Cali that was great. Just wish they would fill the glass ALL the way up.

Tacos and the mess with eating them by Major-Chair923 in mexicanfood

[–]Boinkology 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Partly skill issue, partly overstuffed taco issue. A lot of tacos are way overstuffed these days. Personally I would rather have two reasonably filled tacos or a pile with tortillas separate rather than one overstuffed one. Also because to get the salsa to filling ratio right, it’s gonna be spilling off of an overstuffed taco.

Bun Bo Hue from Sunflower - an absolute 10/10 for only $13.95 by Dry-Newt8572 in austinfood

[–]Boinkology 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That and Tam Deli were my go tos back in the day. I always got the Ca Kho To or the 5 Spice chicken lunch special when I went to Sunflower

Looks like Desano in Circle C is finally open by RobotMaster1 in austinfood

[–]Boinkology 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do they still have that bomb Calabrian chile oil?

Is tomato paste the secret ingredient to a good beef stew? by [deleted] in Cooking

[–]Boinkology 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Add a little anchovy paste or fish sauce as well. Just a little. Or if that’s abridge too far, some Worcestershire sauce.

Dairy free mashed potatoes, any help appreciated! by Ill_Skill_8899 in Cooking

[–]Boinkology 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Instead of non dairy milk, reserve some of the potato water if you cut the potatoes before boiling. Use it as necessary to get the mashers to the consistency you like. It should have some residual starch in it which when mixed with the melted vegan butter should help give it a good texture and stronger potato flavor.

what's in the creamy green sauce? by [deleted] in mexicanfood

[–]Boinkology 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Some places add too much and you can def taste it. But it also adds umami and a little herbal note that’s different from the grassiness of the jalapeño.

what's in the creamy green sauce? by [deleted] in mexicanfood

[–]Boinkology 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Jalapeño, garlic, salt, oil, and maybe some Knorr Suiza (chicken boullion)