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substitute for thai peppers

fishlessman
fishlessman Posts: 34,597
edited November -0001 in EggHead Forum
whatsa good substitute for the flavor, not just the heat. ive got some piquins i could use that have the heat, but im not sure how the flavor compares. did some crying tiger steaks in the wok last night and substituted red pepper flakes and some hot curry to the dipping sauce, but the heat was lacking and the flavor was changed with the curry. also have some penzeys vidaloo which would make up for the lost heat. tonight the steaks go on the egg.
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  • Essex County
    Essex County Posts: 991
    Why substitute? Go to the asian market in Lawrence.
    If you want to go with what you've got. Squish up some pequins with lime juice and honey. Don't know if that will get you where you want to go, but it will be hot and have some flavor.
    Paul
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  • Unknown
    Unknown
    since you two seem to be interested in the local markets so much lately...

    the Market Basket in Salem, NH, is the only place locally i have been able to find Goya Valencia Rice, which is really suitable for Paella.

    could always order Paella Rice on the 'net, but it's good to be able to grab a $2 box of the Valencia when you are in the stroe, too.
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,597
    where is the asian market in lawrence, tried the big stop and save in the loop which usually has anything i cant find and found nothing
    fukahwee maine

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  • Richard Fl
    Richard Fl Posts: 8,297
    There really is no substitute for the Thai Birds Beak, however the scotch bonnet and habanero from the caribbean will give the heat, but a little different flavor. If you really want to turn the heat up, get some red savina (sp) HOOOOOOOT!! 500,000 scoviles
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  • Essex County
    Essex County Posts: 991
    111 S Broadway - Lawrence, MA It's called Hong Lac. If you're coming over the river from the north, it's on your right. There is a big church across the street and there used to be a bike shop on the opposite corner. It is also attached to a little restaurant that has good pho.
    Paul
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,597
    i know where the bike shop used to be, should be easy to find. i remember there used to be one of those japanese resteraunts over there before they got popular, the kind where the chef is part of the show, wonder if its still down there, it was real cheap back then.
    fukahwee maine

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  • Essex County
    Essex County Posts: 991
    Don't know if it's the same Japanese restaurant but Yokohama is farther down the road across from the Ford dealer. I was at their sushi bar last night.
    Paul
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,597
    ill pass on those, the piquin i have were rated at 160000, i have ruined a few dishes with those
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,597
    thats the one, used to go there for lunch every once in a while
    fukahwee maine

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  • Slotmercenary
    Slotmercenary Posts: 1,071
    if you have a latino or spanish market around you try a pepper called "Tepin" they are a member of the bird peppers and will put you where you want to be.
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