Tracy wrote:
> notbob wrote:
>> On 2008-07-20, Tracy > wrote:
>>
>>> never used just plain old curry powder. I do have access to a large
>>> Asian grocery - I just need to know what to look for.
>>
>>> The recipe I want to try is he
>>>
>>> http://thaifood.about.com/od/vegetar...ifriedrice.htm
>>
>> The about.com domain is a crapshoot at best. It's primary goal is to
>> generate revenue, not provide the best information. Curry "powder" is
>> about
>> as low as you can go on the spice hierarchy. Like about.com, it's about
>> marketing rather than authenticity.
>> A curry is a method of cooking, not a spice. Yes, a curry requires a
>> lot of
>> spices, but a spice "powder" calling itself a curry is most likely the
>> worst
>> option available. Your Thai pastes are undoubetedly a better choice.
>> Try
>> one or the other. I make my own curry spices from scratch or buy whole
>> spice masalas and grind when needed. Just about any alternative is
>> better
>> than using something calling itself "curry powder".
>>
>> nb
>
>
> I agree - the about.com site is not too great. I do like the looks of
> the recipe though. Whenever I see curry powder as an ingredient I am
> wary because there are so many different types - Indian, Thai, Japanese.
> I am not a huge fan of Indian curries - but I will admit to not having
> tried many either.
>
> I might just try it out with the yellow - the green would be totally
> wrong. I also have a lot of dried spices (whole and ground) and probably
> most of what would be needed for this dish - if only I had a recipe....
>
>
> Thanks.
>
> Tracy

Re Indian curries--have you tried them with curry powder, or have
you used a combination of spices? The results are very dissimilar.

--
Jean B.