My failed dinner

[thistlechaser]

So sad! Last week I went to Thai food for the first time, and while I didn't hate it, I didn't like most of it... except one thing. The peanut sauce was amazingly yummy. Like crunchy peanut butter, just a little sweeter and a tiny tiny bit spicy. I couldn't stop thinking about it, so when in the supermarket, I grabbed a bottle. (I hadn't gone into this blind, I checked Amazon reviews first to find the best rated one.)

Today I bought some chicken so I could use it. Two things jump out at me:
1) It doesn't taste like peanuts at all. The heck? The sauce in the restaurant tasted just like peanut butter, only better.
2) It's way too spicy. It's not just spicy, it's tricky. When I first take a bite it seems fine, then a moment later my mouth is on fire.

As much as I hate wasting food, I find I have to throw mine out yet again. It's a wonder I even try cooking anymore!

That Thai restaurant wasn't too close to me, but I might have to go back just for the yummy sauce. :/

Comments

[evilgrayson.livejournal.com]

Thai food does vary hugely from place to place - it's both annoying and awesome that way.

You might like the starter-type things, if you try them. Thai fishcakes are gorgeous, and you add your own heat by how much sweet chilli sauce you put on 'em.

Gconnor is wise, though - Thai Green Curry is food of the gods (but not hot, never ever ask for hot Thai food).

[thistle-chaser.livejournal.com]

Even the most mild food at someplace like Taco Bell is too spicy for me, so I'd never ever ask for hot!

And agreed, the starter items seemed a good match for me. There were a few I'd like to try.