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The 3-step formula for a well seasoned future
Is it time to switch things up?
Coming from the Caribbean, I know curry. A favourite ethnic dish served up in many delicious forms. Surprisingly, I never really learned to cook it well. It was only after I migrated to Canada that I latched on to a local, also from the Caribbean, who ran a cooking blog. The tips were easy and I enjoyed adding my own twist.
I recently decided to whip up a delicious batch of curry chicken and rice. It smelled oh so good. Lots of curry sauce and a delightful marriage of garlic, curry powder and assorted seasonings floated through the air. Once done, I could not wait to grab a bowl, lay down a bed of rice and top it all off with the milky, golden curry sauce. Heading to the table, I sat down, lovingly mixed up the sauce and rice and dug in. It tasted…..ok. Not too salted but not to curry either. I did all the steps right and even added extra curry powder. Yet, I personally found it a little bland for my taste.
Thinking back, I figured it was time to throw out my old curry powder and get a new batch. I am pretty frugal and hate to waste seasoning. I did have that batch for quite a while since it was not a dish I cooked very often. I never considered how long a seasoning could last. I just trucked along until it was finished. Trouble was that no matter how well you…
