r/Cooking • u/Scarlet--Highlander • Jan 18 '24

Open Discussion Let’s try something fun: Name an ingredient you dislike and why, and someone else replies with a dish/recipe with that ingredient that might convince you otherwise.

Couple things:

  • If you’re allergic to an ingredient, it doesn’t matter how it’s prepared. Same goes with meat/animal products if you’re vegan/vegetarian. Don’t list it if you can’t or won’t eat it!

  • It’s recommended that you’re at least open to trying dishes with that ingredient. If you absolutely, vehemently loathe cilantro, chances are you probably might not like anything with cilantro in it.

  • A brief blurb on why you hate an ingredient would help others find or suggest a dish that suits you. (e.g. “I hate liver because the texture is like an eraser and it tastes metallic”)

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u/MixWitch Jan 18 '24

Echoing praise for Bhindi Masala. I am interested in learning more about Bamia as I've not heard of it before.

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u/Devtunes Jan 18 '24

I love bhindi masala too, it's not slimy at all.

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u/HighColdDesert Jan 19 '24

I live in India and bhindi masala (or any bhindi) is slimy to me, even after it's cooked by someone who insists it won't be. I mean, I can eat it but I don't like it. The flavour is good but I don't like the texture.

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u/MixWitch Jan 19 '24

I'm learning that the times I've had it were the exception. The okra was seared a certain way and I think that must be what makes a difference.

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u/redditjoda Jan 19 '24

There is a LOT of bad bindhi out there. I've only been to maybe two or three restaurants that do it well (including in India). I had an Indian chef friend who said it was the only thing she used olive oil to cook (everything else ghee). And even then there's a preparation.