theherd123 Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 I LOVE SPROUTS. They don't need to be overcooked - that's why so many people dislike them I think. Im sorry but no matter which way sprouts are cooked they are just sooooo wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 I love sprouts! Just not the way MIL cooks them - to within an inch of their little leafy lives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 I love sprouts all mushy and overcooked, yummy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Im sorry but no matter which way sprouts are cooked they are just sooooo wrong! Boiled until they are soft then fried until they go crispy!!!! The best way to eat them, oh and with chestnuts too! (OH called them conkers) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 I love sprouts all mushy and overcooked, yummy. I like mine with a bit if "bite" to them. You'd better put yours on now Chelsea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 they are the devil's vegetable!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Apparently some of us have more tastebuds than others and it is the folk with more who find sprouts disagreeable. I lurve sprouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Apparently some of us have more tastebuds than others and it is the folk with more who find sprouts disagreeable. and I thought my tastebuds had been all but killed off by CTB's unbelievably hot curries Sprouts - even the smell of them cooking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Sprouts - delicious! I love it when they come into season, they're not just for Christmas you know! I'm having goose for Christmas dinner this year...lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Apparently some of us have more tastebuds than others and it is the folk with more who find sprouts disagreeable. I will try this argument at this years dinner table but im sure it just wont wash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted December 14, 2007 Author Share Posted December 14, 2007 (edited) You will have noticed that I haven't contributed to this thread lately. I'm afraid I just cannot converse with folk who don't appreciate the nutritional value of the humble sprout -not to mention the flavour and all round goodness of this vegetable. Folk are just too posh these days - living on things like calebrise and mange tout (no doubt I've spelt these wrong) and other such stuff from forring parts. These nowt wrong with sprouts. They put hairs on your chest, make your hair curl, make you brainy, makes you attractive to the opposite sex, and all the other things your Mum, who always knows best, told you they would do (OK she didn't tell you the last one but, trust me ...) Sprouts are brilliant. Last word on the subject - no disagreement allowed. edited to correct spelling mistake for clever clogs Edited December 14, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Sprouts are brilliant. Last work on the subject - no disagreement allowed. As its 'work' and not 'word' i still think sprouts stink and i hate them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted December 14, 2007 Author Share Posted December 14, 2007 [As its 'work' and not 'word' i still think sprouts stink and i hate them! very sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Richard? - what are you doing in a Christmas thread? - it's not the 24th yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 I think he has strayed to the wrong side of the tracks again Lesley! You cant keep up the grumpiness forever Richard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 calebrise and mange tout Mangey touts have reached these parts but what on earth is calebrise? I consider myself to be fairly well informed vegetabally but have never come across that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 It's the posh term for broccoli! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 You will never move me on my anti-sprouts stand. As the family Xmas cook I will happily accomodate vegetarian and alcohol-free options but I refuse point blank to let the Green Boils From Satan's Bottom in my kitchen. If they're sooooo great why do people only eat them at Xmas hmmmmm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 erm........ we eat them as soon as the frost has been on them........ for as long as we have them in the garden or there are still English ones at the farm shops!!! I do love your description though - I might just call them at the table on Christmas Day - the littlies would love that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 the Green Boils From Satan's Bottom i You are a caution! They are nice shredded and stirfried with garlic and ginger. Try them that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 They are nice shredded and stirfried with garlic and ginger. No amount of garlic or ginger will ever disguise the taste though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 [quote="Egluntine They are nice shredded and stirfried with garlic and ginger. Try them that way. Thats an interesting way to serve them Egluntine, I do that with cabbage quite sucessfully. However I shall not be moved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted December 16, 2007 Author Share Posted December 16, 2007 If they're sooooo great why do people only eat them at Xmas hmmmmm? We eat them at other times. But I don't have a lot of luck growing them in the veg garden unfortunately. The pests get them. I've given up with cabbage and broccoli as well - the cabbage whites just devour them; I won't spray and don't have the time to pick the caterpillars off. Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 They are nice shredded and stirfried with garlic and ginger. Try them that way. Thats an interesting way to serve them Egluntine, I do that with cabbage quite sucessfully. However I shall not be moved. I defy anybody not to like this recipe and it contains sprouts! My best friend's Soup. 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion finely chopped 2 cloves garlic finely chopped 1 tsp ginger finely chopped 1 green chilli finely chopped 1lb Brussels sprouts (prepared weight) 1.5 pints veg stock half a can coconut cream juice of half a lime (+ rest if wanted) good handful chopped coriander as garnish at end. Fry onion, garlic, ginger & chilli till soft but not brown Add Brussels Sprouts, toss around for a minute or 2 cover with stock and simmer till sprouts are soft. Blend, return to pan and add coconut milk and lime juice. Season to taste, gently re-heat and add chopped coriander just before serving. Fantabulosa It's a pity it hasn't got an egg in it or I would have put it on the Wiki. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 However I shall not be moved. Good on ya Rhapsody! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
