OFFICIAL THREAD: General Cookery and Discussion

[otc]

Was in Mexico City this past week.

Had a tarragon pastry on a whim at Panadería Rosetta. Holy fúck I think it was the best pastry I’ve ever eaten.

You’d think it would be savory, but it was an actually sweet. A sweet flaky pastry flavored with tarragon.

**** that thing was good. Went there 3 days in a row. Everyone goes for the guava pastry, but they are missing out.

 

[gettoasty]

Anyone have a good lead on woks? Looking to purchase as gift.

Does Costco have anything worth looking into? Read mixed reviews about Hexclad.

I don’t mind spending a reasonable amount as this person loves to cook.

 

[Gibonius]

I wouldn't get a non-stick wok, especially if you're actually doing wok-style high heat cooking.

All you really need is carbon steel. I got this one on recommendation from either Serious Eats or J Kenji Lopez Alt (which are basically the same), and it's been solid.

Carbon Steel Wok With Metal Side Handle, Made USA – The Wok Shop

Easy to season, easy to clean, and you can beat the hell out of it. Not super impressive as a gift, but it's a wok.

Make sure you know whether they need a flat bottom or not. Basically unless they have an Eastern style wok burner they'll need flat bottom.

 

[gettoasty]

That looks wonderful. Thanks! @Gibonius

 

[edmorel]

Anyone who’s tried this, can you let me know what it tastes like.

 

[Fueco]

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When you next door neighbor gives you rhubarb, make rhubarb crumble…

 

[venividivicibj]

Anyone who’s tried this, can you let me know what it tastes like. View attachment 2175205

What's the serving size on that?

 

[UnFacconable]

I wouldn't get a non-stick wok, especially if you're actually doing wok-style high heat cooking.

All you really need is carbon steel. I got this one on recommendation from either Serious Eats or J Kenji Lopez Alt (which are basically the same), and it's been solid.

Carbon Steel Wok With Metal Side Handle, Made USA – The Wok Shop

Easy to season, easy to clean, and you can beat the hell out of it. Not super impressive as a gift, but it's a wok.

Make sure you know whether they need a flat bottom or not. Basically unless they have an Eastern style wok burner they'll need flat bottom.

Way late to the discussion, but I got that wok as a gift this year! Mine is the version with two side handles, but otherwise the same. Pretty happy with it overall.

 

[Fueco]

What's the serving size on that?

For your partner, an inch ought to do it.