Comments on: Eating Lunch with Rachael Ray: Curry Noodle Bowl http://www.hookedonheat.com/2008/03/04/eating-lunch-with-rachael-ray-curry-noodle-bowl/ a modern approach to everyday Indian cooking... Mon, 12 May 2008 07:58:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Tarah http://www.hookedonheat.com/2008/03/04/eating-lunch-with-rachael-ray-curry-noodle-bowl/#comment-52135 Tarah Sat, 03 May 2008 01:33:27 +0000 http://www.hookedonheat.com/2008/03/04/eating-lunch-with-rachael-ray-curry-noodle-bowl/#comment-52135 Wonderful photos! Looks fantastic! Wonderful photos! Looks fantastic!

]]> By: Kim http://www.hookedonheat.com/2008/03/04/eating-lunch-with-rachael-ray-curry-noodle-bowl/#comment-50433 Kim Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:34:54 +0000 http://www.hookedonheat.com/2008/03/04/eating-lunch-with-rachael-ray-curry-noodle-bowl/#comment-50433 I tried this last night after reading all of the reviews because I had to stay really late at work. I am sad :( I really wanted to like this. I used thai green curry paste and I also omitted the lemongrass because I didn't have any. I also added brocolli instead of bok choy because my husband hates the texture of bok choy. The noodles were overcooked too, which was my fault for letting them sit that last 5 minutes. I am a good cook and was surprized at how bad this easy recipe turned out. My husband thanked me for my effort, but we threw it out and made one of the kids mac and cheese boxes ;) Expensive mistake! Help! I am wondering if the lemongrass really makes that much of a difference? <em>I'm sorry it turned out so bad for you Kim. The lemongrass does add a nice lemony zest of flavour to the soup, and with green curry paste it would go extremely well. It may also depend on how much curry paste you used - because green curry is slightly more pungent and robust in flavour as compared to yellow curry paste, you may want to try adding a little less of it next time. There's really not so much I can say here, other than play around with the flavours a few times to find a combination that you'll enjoy. Hope this helps! </em> I tried this last night after reading all of the reviews because I had to stay really late at work. I am sad :( I really wanted to like this. I used thai green curry paste and I also omitted the lemongrass because I didn’t have any. I also added brocolli instead of bok choy because my husband hates the texture of bok choy. The noodles were overcooked too, which was my fault for letting them sit that last 5 minutes. I am a good cook and was surprized at how bad this easy recipe turned out. My husband thanked me for my effort, but we threw it out and made one of the kids mac and cheese boxes ;) Expensive mistake! Help! I am wondering if the lemongrass really makes that much of a difference?

I’m sorry it turned out so bad for you Kim. The lemongrass does add a nice lemony zest of flavour to the soup, and with green curry paste it would go extremely well. It may also depend on how much curry paste you used - because green curry is slightly more pungent and robust in flavour as compared to yellow curry paste, you may want to try adding a little less of it next time. There’s really not so much I can say here, other than play around with the flavours a few times to find a combination that you’ll enjoy. Hope this helps!

]]> By: rooney http://www.hookedonheat.com/2008/03/04/eating-lunch-with-rachael-ray-curry-noodle-bowl/#comment-49929 rooney Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:02:40 +0000 http://www.hookedonheat.com/2008/03/04/eating-lunch-with-rachael-ray-curry-noodle-bowl/#comment-49929 I love your site, having just discovered it a month or two ago. Am having a great time going through the archives. Perhaps this is a dumb question, but what kind of noodles do you use that can cook in five minutes but retain some substance? <em>Thanks Rooney, it's great to hear you're loving my recipes! Almost all noodles you find nowadays can be cooked within 2-5 minutes. Be it rice noodles, instant ramen or sometimes even spaghetti, they may all require simply a couple of minutes in boiling water to get done. For a quicker fix, I love using fresh noodles from the grocery store that need merely a few seconds under running water to separate them. Just make sure you read the instructions on the pack carefully and follow them accordingly. Hope that helps! </em> I love your site, having just discovered it a month or two ago. Am having a great time going through the archives. Perhaps this is a dumb question, but what kind of noodles do you use that can cook in five minutes but retain some substance?

Thanks Rooney, it’s great to hear you’re loving my recipes! Almost all noodles you find nowadays can be cooked within 2-5 minutes. Be it rice noodles, instant ramen or sometimes even spaghetti, they may all require simply a couple of minutes in boiling water to get done. For a quicker fix, I love using fresh noodles from the grocery store that need merely a few seconds under running water to separate them. Just make sure you read the instructions on the pack carefully and follow them accordingly. Hope that helps!

]]> By: Kim http://www.hookedonheat.com/2008/03/04/eating-lunch-with-rachael-ray-curry-noodle-bowl/#comment-45986 Kim Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:39:50 +0000 http://www.hookedonheat.com/2008/03/04/eating-lunch-with-rachael-ray-curry-noodle-bowl/#comment-45986 Hi. This looks delicious. There is no measurement for the mushrooms, though. How many and of what type? Thanks, and I love the book club idea, too :-) Kim <em>Hi Kim! Since this is quite the create-as-you-go kinda dish, feel free to add in any kind of mushrooms you fancy. I personally love shitake, button or oyster ones, but I'm sure any other would taste great as well. I mentioned 1 cup of sliced mushrooms in the ingredients list, which ideally would depend on the kind of mushrooms you use.</em> Hi. This looks delicious. There is no measurement for the mushrooms, though. How many and of what type?

Thanks, and I love the book club idea, too :-)

Kim

Hi Kim! Since this is quite the create-as-you-go kinda dish, feel free to add in any kind of mushrooms you fancy. I personally love shitake, button or oyster ones, but I’m sure any other would taste great as well. I mentioned 1 cup of sliced mushrooms in the ingredients list, which ideally would depend on the kind of mushrooms you use.

]]> By: Mark http://www.hookedonheat.com/2008/03/04/eating-lunch-with-rachael-ray-curry-noodle-bowl/#comment-44883 Mark Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:14:30 +0000 http://www.hookedonheat.com/2008/03/04/eating-lunch-with-rachael-ray-curry-noodle-bowl/#comment-44883 This looks really good! Can I use curry powder in place of curry paste? This looks really good! Can I use curry powder in place of curry paste?

]]> By: arundati http://www.hookedonheat.com/2008/03/04/eating-lunch-with-rachael-ray-curry-noodle-bowl/#comment-43996 arundati Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:20:25 +0000 http://www.hookedonheat.com/2008/03/04/eating-lunch-with-rachael-ray-curry-noodle-bowl/#comment-43996 come here after a long time....and i've missed so much....the bowl looks so beautiful....temptation and nutrition in one!! thats a killer combo!! <em>Welcome back Arundati! It truly is a comforting dish, the best thing about it being that you can play with it as much as you like and it'll always taste great! :)</em> come here after a long time….and i’ve missed so much….the bowl looks so beautiful….temptation and nutrition in one!! thats a killer combo!!

Welcome back Arundati! It truly is a comforting dish, the best thing about it being that you can play with it as much as you like and it’ll always taste great! :)

]]> By: Skrockodile (Sabra) http://www.hookedonheat.com/2008/03/04/eating-lunch-with-rachael-ray-curry-noodle-bowl/#comment-43961 Skrockodile (Sabra) Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:38:59 +0000 http://www.hookedonheat.com/2008/03/04/eating-lunch-with-rachael-ray-curry-noodle-bowl/#comment-43961 Wow - you have a curry too - very similar to mine but yours has noodles and looks much soupier. I'll have to try this - looks delish! <em>Thanks Sabra, let me know how it goes when you try it out. I was in the mood for a hearty soup when I made this. Otherwise, to make it a usual curry, just lower the amount of broth you add. </em> Wow - you have a curry too - very similar to mine but yours has noodles and looks much soupier. I’ll have to try this - looks delish!

Thanks Sabra, let me know how it goes when you try it out. I was in the mood for a hearty soup when I made this. Otherwise, to make it a usual curry, just lower the amount of broth you add.

]]> By: tigerfish http://www.hookedonheat.com/2008/03/04/eating-lunch-with-rachael-ray-curry-noodle-bowl/#comment-43955 tigerfish Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:38:49 +0000 http://www.hookedonheat.com/2008/03/04/eating-lunch-with-rachael-ray-curry-noodle-bowl/#comment-43955 That bowl of curry noodle look like the SE Asian (S'pore, Malaysian) Laksa! <em>It surely is an inspired version of Laksa TF, too bad my mom's not here to make me a big bowl of it! I for one, can never get mine to taste as great as hers, so I settle for this quick take instead. </em> That bowl of curry noodle look like the SE Asian (S’pore, Malaysian) Laksa!

It surely is an inspired version of Laksa TF, too bad my mom’s not here to make me a big bowl of it! I for one, can never get mine to taste as great as hers, so I settle for this quick take instead.

]]> By: argus http://www.hookedonheat.com/2008/03/04/eating-lunch-with-rachael-ray-curry-noodle-bowl/#comment-43883 argus Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:43:18 +0000 http://www.hookedonheat.com/2008/03/04/eating-lunch-with-rachael-ray-curry-noodle-bowl/#comment-43883 This is truly inspirational! Thanks. I think I'll organise a curry mee party soon with two or three different kinds of noodles. <em>Ooh, that's a superb idea Argus! I love hosting curry parties! I usually make about 2-3 different kinds, and set up a buffet with loads of toppings. The guests serve themselves, creating their own signature blends, and I'm hapy to just sit-back and watch everyone guzzle it down! :)</em> This is truly inspirational! Thanks. I think I’ll organise a curry mee party soon with two or three different kinds of noodles.

Ooh, that’s a superb idea Argus! I love hosting curry parties! I usually make about 2-3 different kinds, and set up a buffet with loads of toppings. The guests serve themselves, creating their own signature blends, and I’m hapy to just sit-back and watch everyone guzzle it down! :)

]]> By: Karen http://www.hookedonheat.com/2008/03/04/eating-lunch-with-rachael-ray-curry-noodle-bowl/#comment-43852 Karen Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:02:46 +0000 http://www.hookedonheat.com/2008/03/04/eating-lunch-with-rachael-ray-curry-noodle-bowl/#comment-43852 What a beautiful looking bowl of curry! I would love to dig into that. Definitely surpasses the everyday 30 minute meal. <em>What I love best about it is that it's so adaptable to anything lying in the fridge Karen. Simple wnough to make on short notice! </em> What a beautiful looking bowl of curry! I would love to dig into that.
Definitely surpasses the everyday 30 minute meal.

What I love best about it is that it’s so adaptable to anything lying in the fridge Karen. Simple wnough to make on short notice!

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