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[BoarSpear]

1 bottle mezcal, one boarspear

pour mezcal into boarspear, let simmer for 45 minutes.

Wait for "flavor" to manifest.

[Tom Yum]

Any recipes where it has a more prominent role that you can share?

Btw for any science geeks reading this, it has these two great constituents, galangin (3, 5, 7 -trihydroxyflavone) which is anti-microbial, anti-carcinogenic and also prevents heart disease, and also regulates cyclo-oxygenase enzymes, so is anti-inflammatory. It's also an aromatase ihibitor, which means that it stops testosterone from turning into estrogen (all you soy protein lovers, I hope you are taking notes.) And it has ACA (acetoxychavicol acetate) , which is also anti-carcinogenic and inhibits phagocytosis by macrophages in inflamed tissues, meaning it reduces the mechanism of tissue injury and inflammation,

Or in english: galangal prevents cancer, heart disease, and helps reduce inflammation/injury so it's good for martial artists.

You do realize that a woman who likes to cook and can make little home made remedies in theory is attractive, right ?

....anyhow, 3,5,7-trihydroxyflavone is an aromatic compound. The molecules is planar and is conjugated (each Carbon center demonstrates sp2 hybridization, seems to follow Huckel's rule upon quick inspection). The hydroxyl groups look kinda acidic since the phenoxide can be stabilized by resonance contributions from the aromatic rings. In theory those hydrogens could be removed by a relatively weak base and could form a number of additional organic compounds....off the top of my head, I can see a williams ether synthesis. What the hell does the body do with ethers....

I can see several sites near the center ring that could undergo nucleophilic attack....I wouldn't dream of making a MO diagram of this mini-monster.

Since we have 3 'heavy' fused rings and 3 polar hydroxyl groups, I'd infer that this compound would have a pretty high melting point and even higher boiling point (you wouldn't loose it to evaporation on the stove),

[treelizard]

You do realize that a woman who likes to cook and can make little home made remedies in theory is attractive, right ?

LOL. You would hate me in person. I've been told I don't play well with others. Plus you've never tasted the home made remedies...

Thanks for the science... Galangal stew recipe please??

[treelizard]

Dammit, okay, fine, according to my notes, 3,5,7-trihydroxyflavone is a flavonoid, and is also a constituent of bee propolis and inhibits the detoxification enzyme CYP1A1, and modulation of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor. In english, it protects you from the overcooked char-grilled foods you eat. it also preserves the endegenous free radical scavenger glutathione, in English it prevents cancer. And it prevents heart disease by having an anti-oxidative effect on endothelia tissues and preserving andtioxidants like vitamin E, C and oter flavonoids and therefore preventing lipid peroxidation. And it shifts the eicosonoid balance by exerting a regulatory effect on the cylo-oxygenase family of enzymes, in English it protects the heart by inhibiting the aggregation of platelets, and reducing systemic inflammation.

Not that I know what any of this means.

[aseepish]

Hey do you mean holy basil aka tulsi, that magical plant that has been grown in India for for over 5000 years for it's healing properties? I tried the tea and found it very calming and grounding...

That's the stuff!

[treelizard]

That's the stuff!

It's amazing...

[Tom Yum]

LOL. You would hate me in person. I've been told I don't play well with others. Plus you've never tasted the home made remedies...

Like I said...."In theory.... "

Thanks for the science... Galangal stew recipe please??

Google it. I really use it as a substitute for ginger, so that's about it.

[treelizard]

I figured as much, or my response would've been way different. Got lots of other theories, too.

Anyone else? Galangal stew recipes? Going once, going twice...

Ooh, here's one! http://www.asiafood.org/recipe_list_...m?recipeid=295

LOL, seeing this recipe for soup I have made reminded me that this may be the same root I've already been using in the same soup. Now I feel dumb, I need more tulsi tea!! If it is the same I bought it powdered, not fresh, after showing the name of it to someone at the Chinese market. I think they labelled it something else.

[nutter]

I love oriental cooking right, so here is my special Natto surprise right:

You will need:
Enough stewing beef to serve 2 people, thinly sliced
One tub Natto
1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
1 onion, sliced
1/4 cup (25ml) soy sauce
1/2 cup (50ml) red wine (any will do)
Tablespoon sugar

Cooking:
Place the beef in a wok or frying pan and stir fry until brown. Whilst it's frying mix the sauce in a jug by combining the wine, soy sauce and sugar. Add onion an d carrots to the frying pan, then after a couple of minutes add the sauce. When cooked (5 mins) add the natto and stir well.

Serve with rice or noodles.

Yummmmmyyyyyy!!!!!!

[Garland]

I love oriental cooking right, so here is my special Natto surprise right:

You will need:
Enough stewing beef to serve 2 people, thinly sliced
One tub Natto
1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
1 onion, sliced
1/4 cup (25ml) soy sauce
1/2 cup (50ml) red wine (any will do)
Tablespoon sugar

Cooking:
Place the beef in a wok or frying pan and stir fry until brown. Whilst it's frying mix the sauce in a jug by combining the wine, soy sauce and sugar. Add onion an d carrots to the frying pan, then after a couple of minutes add the sauce. When cooked (5 mins) add the natto and stir well.

Serve with rice or noodles.

Yummmmmyyyyyy!!!!!!

that was a constructive post. very good nutter. ps...I'm damn hungry and that looks hella good, but I'm forcing myself on a starvation/liquid diet today.

[Garland]

I need more tulsi tea!! If it is the same I bought it powdered, not fresh, after showing the name of it to someone at the Chinese market. I think they labelled it something else.

what's tulsi tea? IS it better than silver leaf or yerba matte???? (Yerba is perhaps a little unfair to call a tea, but if this stuff's better for silver leaf, send me a link to someplace where I can order some.)

[treelizard]

What are you taking the tea for? And tell me the botanical name for silver leaf? I may know it by a different common name. And why are you going on a liquid/starvation diet?

http://www.omorganics.com/product_pages/teas.htm

what's tulsi tea? IS it better than silver leaf or yerba matte???? (Yerba is perhaps a little unfair to call a tea, but if this stuff's better for silver leaf, send me a link to someplace where I can order some.)

[treelizard]

Oh, here's another link. I have many other articles on it I could post, but they get on the technical/plant geeky side, so not sure if you'd be interested.

http://www.omorganics.com/tulsi_article.htm

[Garland]

What are you taking the tea for? And tell me the botanical name for silver leaf? I may know it by a different common name. And why are you going on a liquid/starvation diet?

http://www.omorganics.com/product_pages/teas.htm

I'm taking the tea because...well...I like tea.
It couldn't be any worse for me taking a homeopathic tea than the amount of absinthe (homemade) I used to consume over the course of a week.

https://www.teany.com/shop/loose_leaf_tea/43_silver_needle.html

Oh, and the starvation diet is for less practical reasons than most people diet, I'm doing it, pretty much, just to do it. (I've been living off junk food too long, it might be enough to just set me back all tabula rasa, you know, clean slate for my body at the same time I can work on my mind. I'm looking to do a great deal of meditation coming up this break, I might even go up to the Thai temple...(they let people who want to come up and meditate with them, like a live-in thing...might be a good thing to do for personal growth.)

[Garland]

I often hear the Thai basil referred to here called "holy basil" maybe it's the same thing, it looks the same as the pictures on your link, but, hey...I got a c+ in botany, so...

This is a recipe for Pad Ped Makua from my parent's place.



This is a true VEGAN (No meat, fish, or dairy) Vegetarian recipe with the traditional Fish Sauce replaced with other ingredients to give a wonderful flavor and no loss of appearance.

4 Tablespoons Red Curry Paste

2 Tablespoons Palm Sugar

1 and 1/2 Cans (19 oz.) Coconut Milk

1 Teaspoon Thin Thai Soy Sauce

1/8 Teaspoon White or Rice Vinegar

1/4 Teaspoon Salt

1/2 Cup Thai or Sweet Basil

1/4 Cup Bamboo Shoots

1/8 Cup Red Bell Peppers

1/4 Cup Peas (Sweet or Snow Peas)

1/4 Cup Carrots

1/4 Cup Zucchini

2 Teaspoons White Sugar

3 Kaffir Lime Leaves (Chopped)

1 Pound Purple Eggplant Sliced

1 Pound Thai Eggplant


Cook The Curry Paste and Palm Sugar in a Wok until it begins to boil. Add Soy Sauce, Vinegar, Lime Leaves, Coconut Milk and Salt and return to Boil. Reduce Heat to low and Add Bamboo Shoots, Peas, Carrots, Zucchini, Bell Peppers, White Sugar, and Eggplant, Cook until done (about 5 Minutes). Then add Basil and Serve with Steamed Thai Jasmine Rice. To vary the spice level of this dish, add more Red Curry Paste and Crushed Dry Thai Chillies.