Club 30 Annual Potluck cum BBQ
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uhh.. you melt butter = ghee...
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Originally posted by Fatum:
yah lor .... ghee's like ...... heart attack accelerant ... >.<
you could always skip it and stick to your lettuce or soy diet, you know...rats! i'm still clueless about what to bring.
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Originally posted by cassie:
you could always skip it and stick to your lettuce or soy diet, you know...rats! i'm still clueless about what to bring.
ermmm ... cupcakes ? ...
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Originally posted by the Bear:
uhh.. you melt butter = ghee...
no i don't think so ..
i thot ghee's supposed to be .. animal fats or something ??
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Originally posted by the Bear:
uhh.. you melt butter = ghee...
oh ? ......
I have always thought ghee's some sort of evil brother to the wholesome butter ...
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Originally posted by ä¸�如就æ»:
no i don't think so ..
i thot ghee's supposed to be .. animal fats or something ??
i thought loosely translated = cow's oil which essentially is butter? -
From wiki ... what is ghee? I think just stick to cooking oil to bbq la ..
Like any clarified butter, ghee is composed almost entirely of saturated fat. Ghee has been shown to reduce serum cholesterol in one rodent study.[4] Studies in Wistar rats have revealed one mechanism by which ghee reduces plasma LDL cholesterol. This action is mediated by an increased secretion of biliary lipids. The nutrition facts label found on bottled cow's ghee produced in the USA indicates 8mg of cholesterol per teaspoon.
Indian restaurants and some households may use hydrogenated vegetable oil (also known as vanaspati, Dalda, or "vegetable ghee") in place of ghee for economic reasons. This "vegetable ghee" is actually polyunsaturated or monounsaturated partially hydrogenated vegetable oil, a trans fat. Trans fats are increasingly linked to serious chronic health conditions. Not only is "vegetable ghee" implicated in causing high LDL, it also lacks the health-promoting benefits claimed for "Shuddh" (Hindi for Pure) ghee. The term Shuddh Ghee, however, is not officially enforced in many regions, so partially hydrogenated oils are marketed as Pure Ghee in some areas. Where this is illegal in India, law-enforcement often cracks down on the sale of fake ghee.[5] Ghee is also sometimes called desi (country-made) ghee or asli (genuine) ghee to distinguish it from "vegetable ghee".
When cooking, it can be unhealthy to heat polyunsaturated oils such as vegetable oils to high temperatures. Doing so creates peroxides and other free radicals. These substances lead to a variety of health problems and diseases. On the other hand, ghee has a very high smoke point and doesn't burn or smoke easily during cooking. Because ghee has the more stable saturated bonds (i.e., it lacks double bonds which are easily damaged by heat) it is not as likely to form dangerous free radicals or advanced glycation endproducts when cooking.[citation needed]
Ghee's short chain fatty acids are also metabolized very readily by the body, which would seem to negate concerns of its health effects. However, there is significant controversy between traditional oils and modern industrially processed oils which tends to heavily cloud the facts and issues surrounding oil consumption.
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but ghee fried prata is so ......
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Originally posted by Fatum:
ermmm ... cupcakes ? ...
not sure if i have Zeit to do it and it's not meat...so it's a no go for yer -
Well you will die from cancer consuming ghee but you might die from a heart attack :P
But I think once in a while it's ok la plus you get the buttery fragrance from ghee
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Originally posted by cassie:
not sure if i have Zeit to do it and it's not meat...so it's a no go for yerdessert is meat free even for me you know ...
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Originally posted by Fatum:
dessert is meat free even for me you know ...
my sis commented that i should just bring a bottle of wine for mull wine. -
Ok more on Ghee
Ayurveda
A Glimpse into the 5000 Year Old Ancient Science of Healing.
Looking for a cooking oil that's healthy, yet doesn't mean you have to compromise on taste? Consider Ghee -- the ayurvedic cooking medium that's been around for thousands of years. It has a rich, buttery taste and aroma, and comes with a host of benefits that are listed in the traditional ayurvedic texts.What is Ghee?
Ghee is clarified butter -- the butter oil, without the lactose and other milk solids. The word ghee is pronounced with a hard G as in GO and a long E as in GLEE. It is traditionally prepared by gently heating butter until it becomes a clear golden liquid. The lactose and other milk solids coagulate and are meticulously removed. This process also evaporates most of the natural water content, making ghee light, pure and resistant to spoilage.
Benefits regconized in the Ayurvedic Texts
Ayurveda considers ghee the ultimate cooking oil, with diverse mind/body benefits listed in the ancient texts.
- Looking for a cooking oil that's healthy, yet doesn't mean you have to compromise on taste? Consider Ghee -- the ayurvedic cooking medium that's been around for thousands of years. It has a rich, buttery taste and aroma, and comes with a host of benefits that are listed in the traditional ayurvedic texts.
- Preservative: Ghee does not spoil easily, and actually preserves the original freshness and potency of herbs and foods. It does not need refrigeration.
- Digestion: The ayurvedic texts say that Ghee helps balance excess stomach acid, and helps maintain/repair the mucus lining of the stomach.
- Mild Burns: Like aloe, Ghee is said to prevent blisters and scarring if applied quickly to affected skin.
- Mind: Ghee is said to promote all three aspects of mental functioning -- learning, memory and recall.
- Ayurvedic Balance: Ghee balances both Vata (the ayurvedic mind/body operator that controls movement in mind and body) and Pitta (the operator that controls heat and metabolism).
Ghee has been given the cherished title of "rasayana" in ayurveda -- pre-eminent herbs and foods that help overall health, longevity and well-being.
The Right Kind of Fat
It is generally recognized that some fat is essential for health. A totally fat-free diet can actually accelerate aging of the skin, nerves and brain cells. Without an adequate quantity of the right kind of fat in the diet, cell regeneration can be adversely impacted. Fats are needed for efficient absorption of crucial lipid-soluble vitamins such as A, E, D and K. The stomach lining, which protects the stomach from the acids it secretes to help break down foods, needs fat to maintain a healthy coating. Similarly, cholesterol in the body serves functions that are crucial to health, such as building cell membranes, and hormone and bile balance. It is when cholesterol is damaged by harmful free radicals that it leads to clogged arteries and heart problems. Ghee imparts the benefits of the best essential fatty acids without the problems of oxidized cholesterol, transfatty acids or hydrogenated fats. It is also resistant to free radical damage and is both salt and lactose free.
Versatitle Cooking Medium
Ghee has an excellent aroma and is so flavorful that you can use half or two-thirds as much as other cooking oils. It has a very high burning point and doesn't burn or smoke during cooking. It combines excellently with a wide variety of spices. You can use ghee to sauté foods, in baking, to deep-fry, or even as a spread.
Q.B.B. Pure Ghee - For Your Body, Mind and Soul
Generation after generation, Q.B.B. Pure Ghee has been used to heal, soothe and feed the Body, Mind and Soul. Traditionally used for religious ceremonies and cooking, pure ghee has also been used in the ancient Ayurvedic systems of medicine that dates thousands of years back.
Q.B.B. Pure Ghee is the cornerstone of authentic Indian cooking and many traditional recipes, as demonstrated in this website. When used for cooking, Q.B.B. Pure Ghee has an excellent aroma and does not smoke, splutter or burn. Additionally, this clarified butter imparts the benefits of the best essential fatty acids without the problems of oxidized cholesterol, transfatty acids, or hydrogenated fats. Guaranteed free of artificial colouring and flavouring, Q.B.B. Pure Ghee is also resistant to free radical damage and is both salt and lactose free.
Due to its pureness, food cooked with Q.B.B. Pure Ghee has a full natural flavour, unspoiled by greasiness. Q.B.B. Pure Ghee has also been awarded the Halal Accreditation by the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils Inc. - Looking for a cooking oil that's healthy, yet doesn't mean you have to compromise on taste? Consider Ghee -- the ayurvedic cooking medium that's been around for thousands of years. It has a rich, buttery taste and aroma, and comes with a host of benefits that are listed in the traditional ayurvedic texts.
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Originally posted by cassie:
my sis commented that i should just bring a bottle of wine for mull wine.
there's already too much food anyway
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that's the one i'm looking at... QBB Ghee... the green can
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Is it okay if I bring some choya for the ladies and mushrooms?
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Originally posted by Detached:
Is it okay if I bring some choya for the ladies and mushrooms?
I tot curry chicken ? ... then guys drink wat ? ...
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Originally posted by Fatum:
I tot curry chicken ? ... then guys drink wat ? ...
Curry chicken lazy to cook lehFried chicken can?
Big boys drink absinthe..
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Wait wait wait.. how bout Choya, fried chicken and I throw in 1 more tub of ice cream (industrial size
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Originally posted by Detached:
Curry chicken lazy to cook lehFried chicken can?
Big boys drink absinthe..
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Wait wait wait.. how bout Choya, fried chicken and I throw in 1 more tub of ice cream (industrial size
)shiok !!!!! ....
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Btw.. Detachee's famous fried chicken bites are fried to a golden brown.. Extremely crispy on the outside and tender on the inside
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Originally posted by Fatum:
shiok !!!!! ....
Done, boss
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Originally posted by Detached:
Btw.. Detachee's famous fried chicken bites are fried to a golden brown.. Extremely crispy on the outside and tender on the inside
bring from home to destination.. cold already .. not nice
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Originally posted by ä¸�如就æ»:
bring from home to destination.. cold already .. not nice
I'll fry them an hour or two before I leave the house..As for the ice cream.. I'll need to collect it from mom's... hope it doesn't melt
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Originally posted by Detached:
I'll fry them an hour or two before I leave the house..As for the ice cream.. I'll need to collect it from mom's... hope it doesn't melt
fried chicken is not nice 1-2 hours AFTER cooking ...
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Originally posted by ä¸�如就æ»:
fried chicken is not nice 1-2 hours AFTER cooking ...
I did consider that..
Let's just hope Fatum's place got an oven we could use to add some heat and crisp back to my chicken