Fried Chicken First Timer.

On Mon 05 Dec 2005 02:24:18a, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Damsel in
dis Dress?

Quoted message said:

Richard Green said:

"Damsel in dis Dress" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Chinese five-spice powder is EXCELLENT on fried chicken! There's a
place in St. Paul (Minnesota) that is known for their fried chicken.
The first thing I noticed when Crash and I went there the first time
was the faintest hint of five-spice. Brought the chicken several
notches above most of the others I've tried.

For anyone local to the Twin Cities, I'm talking about Porky's on
University Ave.

Carol

Yes, I think the "faintest hint' concept is probably important. I like

the

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

idea of a touch of smoked paprika and cayenne.
Sounds like "Southern Fried Chicken" may be one of those icon dishes that
are not to be tampered with "-)

Oh heck, do whatever you want. Just don't tell Wayne. LOL!

Carol, who thinks a hint of smoky paprika sounds kinda good

ROTF! I can't help it. :-)

--
Wayne Boatwright *¿*
_____________________________________________

A chicken in every pot is a *LOT* of chicken!

Wayne Boatwright said:

On Mon 05 Dec 2005 12:29:44a, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Damsel in
dis Dress?

Quoted message said:

Wayne Boatwright said:

Carol, I'm sorry, but I just can't imagine fried chicken with Chinese
five- spice powder, but then I was raised on *true* southern fried
chicken, as my family from Mississippi prepared it.

I never claimed it was True Southern Fried Chicken, only that it was
good. ; D

Oh, I know that, Sweetie...

Maybe it's True Southern China Fried Chicken? Ya just never know.

Carol
--

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/head_trollop/my_photos

Wayne Boatwright said:

On Mon 05 Dec 2005 12:29:44a, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Damsel in
dis Dress?

Quoted message said:

Wayne Boatwright said:

Carol, I'm sorry, but I just can't imagine fried chicken with Chinese
five- spice powder, but then I was raised on *true* southern fried
chicken, as my family from Mississippi prepared it.

I never claimed it was True Southern Fried Chicken, only that it was
good. ; D

Oh, I know that, Sweetie...

Maybe it's True Southern China Fried Chicken? Ya just never know.

Carol
--

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/head_trollop/my_photos

Damsel in dis Dress said:

Richard Green said:

tks for your suggestions. I like the "double dipping' idea for a crispier
coat. I also like old bay seasoning so I'll probably add some of that. For a
very non 'southern' version, I guess I could try judicious combos of various
herbs, say thyme, oregano, sage etc. or mexican chilli powder, herbes de
provence or chinese five spice powder. How about smoked paprika. Maybe a
touch of garam masala.

Chinese five-spice powder is EXCELLENT on fried chicken! There's a
place in St. Paul (Minnesota) that is known for their fried chicken.
The first thing I noticed when Crash and I went there the first time
was the faintest hint of five-spice. Brought the chicken several
notches above most of the others I've tried.

For anyone local to the Twin Cities, I'm talking about Porky's on
University Ave.

Carol

good to know, i'll have to try that out sometime

--
..:Heather:.
www.velvet-c.com

On Mon 05 Dec 2005 10:16:13a, Damsel in dis Dress wrote in
rec.food.cooking:

Quoted message said:

Wayne Boatwright said:

On Mon 05 Dec 2005 12:29:44a, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Damsel in
dis Dress?

Quoted message said:

On 5 Dec 2005 08:15:21 +0100, Wayne Boatwright
<[email hidden]> wrote:

>Carol, I'm sorry, but I just can't imagine fried chicken with Chinese
>five- spice powder, but then I was raised on *true* southern fried
>chicken, as my family from Mississippi prepared it.

I never claimed it was True Southern Fried Chicken, only that it was
good. ; D

Oh, I know that, Sweetie...

Maybe it's True Southern China Fried Chicken? Ya just never know.

Carol

Hmm... Southern China, who'd a thunk it? :-)

--
Wayne Boatwright *¿*
____________________________________________

Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day.
Sam Goldwyn, 1882-1974

One time on Usenet, "Richard Green" <[email hidden]> said:

<snip>

Quoted message said:

tks for your suggestions. I like the "double dipping' idea for a crispier
coat. I also like old bay seasoning so I'll probably add some of that. For a
very non 'southern' version, I guess I could try judicious combos of various
herbs, say thyme, oregano, sage etc. or mexican chilli powder, herbes de
provence or chinese five spice powder. How about smoked paprika. Maybe a
touch of garam masala.

My "recipe" for fried chicken is simple and, IMNSHO, very good; to one
cup of flour, add 1 tsp. each salt and garlic powder, 1/4 tsp. ground
pepper, and 1 tablespoon paprika. I think smoked paprika would be really
nice, though I don't have any myself. This thread has me hungry for
fried chicken, I'm gonna go check the freezer for a yard bird...

--
Jani in WA (S'mee)
~ mom, Trollop, novice cook ~

One time on Usenet said:

"aem" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

I knew a guy who was the manager of a KFC and he said there no longer are 11
herbs and spices in the batter. He said there were 5 things; flour, white
pepper, powdered egg, powdered milk and salt. Oh, water, too, of course.
That's it.

I wonder if he was pulling your leg, because I can definitely taste
more spices than white pepper and salt. Then again, my palate is not
especially sophisticated...

--
Jani in WA (S'mee)
~ mom, Trollop, novice cook ~

Richard Green said:

Yes, possibly less is more..... mind you it seems to have worked for the
colonel.

Bear in mind that his chicken is pressure-fried. Or was, anyway.
--
-denny-
"Do your thoughts call ahead or do they just arrive at your mouth unannounced?"

"It's come as you are, baby."

-over the hedge

Richard Green said:

Yes, possibly less is more..... mind you it seems to have worked for the
colonel.

Bear in mind that his chicken is pressure-fried. Or was, anyway.
--
-denny-
"Do your thoughts call ahead or do they just arrive at your mouth unannounced?"

"It's come as you are, baby."

-over the hedge

Richard Green said:

Yes, possibly less is more..... mind you it seems to have worked for the
colonel.

Bear in mind that his chicken is pressure-fried. Or was, anyway.
--
-denny-
"Do your thoughts call ahead or do they just arrive at your mouth unannounced?"

"It's come as you are, baby."

-over the hedge

Richard Green said:

Yes, possibly less is more..... mind you it seems to have worked for the
colonel.

Bear in mind that his chicken is pressure-fried. Or was, anyway.
--
-denny-
"Do your thoughts call ahead or do they just arrive at your mouth unannounced?"

"It's come as you are, baby."

-over the hedge