Random food stuff

[rootofnewt]

Flavors that don't just work for me.

Fresh Cilantro/Coriander
It tastes like soap. Trust me, it's a taste bud thing. If you don't taste the nasty, you're lucky.

Saffron
No matter how hard I try to like this, even the smallest amount in a dish makes the whole dish taste of dusty pollen.

Turmeric
I can tolerate this in small amounts, with other spices to cover it up. Tons of turmeric in a dish, however, leaves the whole dish tasting metallic and bitter. Dishes that are tempered with oil in which just turmeric and chili pepper have been sputtered are pretty much inedible for me.

Dill
Dill is weird. Sometimes I love it. Other times, it tastes like chewing on aluminum foil. It works best in small amounts. Fresh dill doesn't work--ever. Too strong, too metallic.

Comments

[angldst.livejournal.com]

I'm in the Likes Cilantro camp, but understand the Cilantro is definitely a like it or don't like it at all thing. So, when having ppl over for dinner, I'm very careful to ask likes/dislikes/special dietary needs/ALLERGIES. :)

Dill? I like it.

Saffron? I have no idea. I don't believe I've ever had it, always believing it too expensive to have in the house. I like turmeric, but need to use only small amounts, as it only takes a little to flavour/colour a lot.

*hugs*

-d

[krasota.livejournal.com]

You can buy saffron threads cheaply at Trader Joe's. I have no idea if they're actually saffron or the cheaper safflower.

By "tons of" turmeric, I mean anything greater than a pinch. Even a quarter teaspoon overpowers a dish for me.

*slurps*

Sorry, but...

[agentleman.livejournal.com]

I always over do the turmeric and the marmite.
But not usually in subtle dishes. I like rice Pilaued strong.
Never worked with saffron, too expensive.
Cilantro is nice though.
Agent L.