tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post6433453758019187008..comments2024-03-29T20:19:22.851+11:00Comments on the indolent cook: chilli garlic cucumber in sesame oilleaf (the indolent cook)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-18873107542767562232011-10-22T09:08:30.166+11:002011-10-22T09:08:30.166+11:00Thanks RowShan, hope you like it!Thanks RowShan, hope you like it!leaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-4836905444940691352011-10-22T00:53:23.614+11:002011-10-22T00:53:23.614+11:00Love this recipe think I may have to give it a go ...Love this recipe think I may have to give it a go this weekend!RowShan@SuddenUrgeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05618787001663835891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-28614654867998502722011-10-18T22:21:10.846+11:002011-10-18T22:21:10.846+11:00It's so much easier that way isn't it, Jas...It's so much easier that way isn't it, JasmyneTea! :D<br /><br />Thanks lacaffettierarosa! I'm happy to say that I'm actually having quite a decent time this year. Wishing you all the best with the spring seasons to come. xxleaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-29896110348503277172011-10-17T23:36:00.362+11:002011-10-17T23:36:00.362+11:00As a fellow hay fever sufferer, you have all my su...As a fellow hay fever sufferer, you have all my support. It can spoil the nicest of springs. Luckily in the Northern emisphere hay fever is still far, far away in the future, but I'll start using this recipe just now, it may need a while to work :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-74762876707520538832011-10-16T17:08:22.504+11:002011-10-16T17:08:22.504+11:00Luckily, my partner and I both LOVE garlic and don...Luckily, my partner and I both LOVE garlic and don't mind garlic breath, so we'll be partaking of this excellent dish vigorously :PJasmyneTeahttp://www.jasmynetea.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-88394307533791547092011-10-16T11:36:56.616+11:002011-10-16T11:36:56.616+11:00Thanks everyone! :)Thanks everyone! :)leaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-33811273436382710432011-10-16T09:28:08.588+11:002011-10-16T09:28:08.588+11:00That is a great looking salad and as a fellow hay ...That is a great looking salad and as a fellow hay fever sufferer perhaps I should give the garlic diet a try.Hotly Spicedhttp://hotlyspiced.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-131433065619385622011-10-15T03:20:21.564+11:002011-10-15T03:20:21.564+11:00This cucumber salad looks great! So crispy, with ...This cucumber salad looks great! So crispy, with a flavorful dressing!Melaniehttp://www.melaniecooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-52452614473773350692011-10-15T00:44:14.635+11:002011-10-15T00:44:14.635+11:00It's Fall here in NYC, but I would eat a salad...It's Fall here in NYC, but I would eat a salad like this any time of the year. Good luck with the allergies :)Ashley@BakerbyNaturehttp://bakerbynature.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-11902702493235176052011-10-14T00:58:43.523+11:002011-10-14T00:58:43.523+11:00Well, even though it's getting to be fall here...Well, even though it's getting to be fall here I think this would be great to combat a case of the chills!Tasty Trixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17583301157540398839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-68233144565226127592011-10-13T21:50:05.356+11:002011-10-13T21:50:05.356+11:00Very similar, tigerfish!
Hi aki, I don't know...Very similar, tigerfish!<br /><br />Hi aki, I don't know how much it helps but it's worth a try - if it doesn't work, there's always pharmaceutical help. ;)<br /><br />Thanks foodie! I'll check it out.<br /><br />Thanks Marie-Anne. Let me know if you end up trying it. :Dleaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-3017096727584309792011-10-13T20:05:58.625+11:002011-10-13T20:05:58.625+11:00Looks amazing :) And anything with garlic is basic...Looks amazing :) And anything with garlic is basically a must-eat. This recipe ends up in my favorites.<br />Take care!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-87497667816979729822011-10-13T17:16:42.779+11:002011-10-13T17:16:42.779+11:00i like your food pictures and want to invite you t...i like your food pictures and want to invite you to share them on tastingspot.comfoodie @ tasting spothttp://tastingspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-3116642149284143082011-10-13T16:33:20.877+11:002011-10-13T16:33:20.877+11:00My mom makes something similar to this dish! Helpf...My mom makes something similar to this dish! Helpful... I didn't know garlic had such properties. I always have allergies so I'll just have stinky breath from now on!aki!https://www.blogger.com/profile/07337004825129185878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-10816901603593230802011-10-13T13:53:34.876+11:002011-10-13T13:53:34.876+11:00I usually make this with sesame oil and red chili ...I usually make this with sesame oil and red chili flakes, a little soy sauce and sugar! simple but so good, as a side dish.tigerfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13575213806359208350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-26498508005135936072011-10-13T13:15:18.819+11:002011-10-13T13:15:18.819+11:00Thanks chopinandmysaucepan, I've checked it ou...Thanks chopinandmysaucepan, I've checked it out. ;)<br /><br />Thank you Taste of Beirut, I might look at the herbal tea options. And I didn't know they were called Persian cucumbers in the US. Either way, I love using them! :D<br /><br />Thanks Gourmet Getaways! My tablets and sprays seem to be doing their job, so other than one very bad day I've been doing well. Still happy to eat garlicky cucumber salads on top of that though. ;)leaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-68355029505961417762011-10-13T12:10:47.822+11:002011-10-13T12:10:47.822+11:00Oh no! How terrible to suffer so badly with aller...Oh no! How terrible to suffer so badly with allergies. I love this time of year for the gorgeous pollen smell, it would be terrible not to be able to enjoy it. <br /><br />Having said that I do love your delicious recipe using all that gorgeous garlic :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16387761509413008744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-6073977290439432182011-10-13T11:54:10.126+11:002011-10-13T11:54:10.126+11:00I like how in your neck of the woods this is calle...I like how in your neck of the woods this is called lebanese cucumbers! Here in the US they are called Persian! No problem, the main issue is that they are crispy crunchy and taste fresh! I would look into herbal teas for your problem, but still the salad sounds perfect!Taste of Beiruthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857631795009227778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-26272555999049296322011-10-13T00:46:05.314+11:002011-10-13T00:46:05.314+11:00Hi leaf, if you like this recipe, I think you will...Hi leaf, if you like this recipe, I think you will enjoy our latest cold jelly creation which is my fave for a nice spring or summer day :)chopinandmysaucepanhttp://chopinandmysaucepan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-39530629214452780792011-10-12T23:33:14.116+11:002011-10-12T23:33:14.116+11:00Hey Sylvie, I'm not sure how much garlic helps...Hey Sylvie, I'm not sure how much garlic helps, and it probably depends on the individual as well. Some of my relatives use garlic and horseradish tablets during hay fever season with some degree of success. But either way, I'm still happy to up my garlic intake! <br /><br />Haha, The InTolerant Chef - I'd happily get to know you over generous servings of garlic bread and cucumber pickles. ;)leaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-22738470766305796712011-10-12T22:46:14.111+11:002011-10-12T22:46:14.111+11:00Oh no! You mean there's something wrong with a...Oh no! You mean there's something wrong with a garlic fetish? Seriously????<br />I loooooove garlic, and would rather have a big piece of (gluten free) garlic bread to start a romantic dinner than anything else. Yumm...<br />I also like cucumber pickles, and this recipe sounds delicious, is that 2 strikes against me now? :)The InTolerant Chef ™https://www.blogger.com/profile/11398350955819175899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-79490367193580287662011-10-12T15:23:34.950+11:002011-10-12T15:23:34.950+11:00OH my goodness I need some of this immediately! N...OH my goodness I need some of this immediately! Not only do I love garlic but it's good for hay fever too?! I've been suffering from such bad allergies lately.Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchenhttp://gourmandeinthekitchen.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-67146963446806911582011-10-12T14:55:01.581+11:002011-10-12T14:55:01.581+11:00Thanks chopinandmysaucepan! I too was inspired by ...Thanks chopinandmysaucepan! I too was inspired by my local Sichuan restaurant, though I believe their version has been gently cooked so the end result is quite different. <br /><br />Thanks Cassandra! And hopefully you find something that works for you. :)leaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-78019058897467306162011-10-12T12:10:38.467+11:002011-10-12T12:10:38.467+11:00Tell me about it! Sneezing, argh it is driving me ...Tell me about it! Sneezing, argh it is driving me nuts. I was at the beach this weekend and people need to take a page out of your blog and get themselves back into shape! That looks so delish :)Cassandra @aperfectpantryhttp://www.aperfectpantry.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6753061131842832935.post-46611906159212657432011-10-12T01:17:06.115+11:002011-10-12T01:17:06.115+11:00I think this is a beautiful recipe that I always o...I think this is a beautiful recipe that I always order in Sichuan restaurants. It's so easy and I wonder why I have not done this at home, especially in summer!chopinandmysaucepanhttp://chopinandmysaucepan.comnoreply@blogger.com