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Deirdre · Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 10:52 am Post subject: More thanks to Philip Banks

I tried VINDALOO at an Indian restaurant recently. Spicy without blistering! Made me sweat, opened my sinuses, and in the end made me sneeze the most gigantic full-bronc sneeze of a long time.
Wow.

And it was very tasty, too! Mmm— food that really is GOOD for you.
Thank you Philip!
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Bish · Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 11:18 am Post subject:

OK, now you've got a taste for the good stuff, next time ask for a Phall. Last time I was back in the UK I ordered one, and the waiter just looked at me and said, "seriously?"
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Philip Banks · Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 12:06 pm Post subject:

All the spice and heat makes the flavours flood out of a well made Vindaloo. Heat just for the sake of it is rather pointless at best or simply macho BS.

Mandy Nelson · Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 3:28 am Post subject:

Oohhh, good to know. I love heat but only tasty heat. I make my own hot sauce and have adjusted it to be hot and flavorful! After this post, I guess I know what I'm going to try this week. Thanks!
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Bish · Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 7:54 am Post subject:

OK, I'll admit it... the first time I had a Phall (back when I was a misguided youth) there was certainly an element of "macho BS" about it... but since then I've indulged occasionally when I've known the restaurant, and that they're not going to go stupid on me for the sake of it. You have to be in the mood and know what you're getting... on the other hand, I know people who consider a medium Madras inedible.

For those heading to the NY VO mixer in December, there's a curry house down on 6th St (Brick Lane Curry House) where they do a Phall that's described (by themselves) as "excruciating" ... you get a certificate if you can eat it. Now, this is definitely macho BS... I haven't tried it, nor do I intend to Smile

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Bruce · Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 8:03 am Post subject:

I've noticed "heat" is in the palate of the beholder, and certainly quite regional. I came from Arizona where the fire level of spicy ethnic dishes is apparently much higher.... plenty of restaurants that could blow your head off with chilies if you let them. Here in Oregon we order "4 star" or extra hot Thai food and it's one step above "tangy".

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bransom · DC Joined: 06 Nov 2008 Posts: 650 Location: St. Louis, MO

I had Chicken Vindaloo last night for dinner. Wonderful stuff! And definitely works like Sudafed.
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Dayo · Cinquecento Joined: 10 Jan 2008 Posts: 544 Location: UK

Maybe it's a myth Bish, but I heard people say that a Tindaloo is even hotter than Phal, though whether it's a legitimate dish or just an insane amount of chilli is another thing.

One thing is certainly true; the Vindaloo inspired this guy to write one of his biggest ever hits....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=It7107ELQvY

Diane Maggipinto · Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 10:34 am Post subject:

taking an early poll here on who is considering vindaloo for dinner tonight?
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Bish · Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 10:42 am Post subject:

Not sure about a vindaloo... but I could sure do some damage to a chicken tikka masala with a keema naan and some onion bhajis. Boring, I know, but tasty!

... and I almost felt Rick-rolled with that video Smile

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Jen Gosnell · Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 1:14 am Post subject:

Gotta agree that the flavor of a dish can really be enhanced by the right level of heat. I always feel disappointed when they are too bland!

And that video brought a big grin to my face. One of my faves - just what I needed right now. Laugh

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Diane Maggipinto · Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 8:14 am Post subject:

i cooked up a heap of hatch, new mexico chiles with onions last night for chicken wraps. did NOT know the chiles were SO hot, and we like hot. i added some sugar water to the mix and cooked them down a bit more, but that took much of the heat away Frown

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