Fourth Post!

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Post about fandom! Or whatever! Whether it's a rave about some obscure series, or an essay dissecting every last reason why some internet-famous author should rethink their career, someone will probably read it at some point! We also just chat about life.

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Re: Food - Anon's Farmer's Market Misadventures

[(Anonymous)]

Today, I bought fish mint. Allegedly, this plant is supposed to both smell and taste like fish, which I think is totally bunk. It's got a strong, tangy smell and a sharp, citrus-like flavor without the sweetness.

Now, this vegetable isn't actually new to me. I picked it up because my mother's friend grows it and apparently swears by its nutritional benefits, but when I got home with my little bundle of fresh green leaves, I suddenly realized that the recipes I had for it called for fish mint roots. So I turned to my trusty friend, Google. Apparently no one in the West knows what the hell a 'fish mint' is. I tried a different language, but I got about ten different ways to cook the roots and one sad-looking recipe for salad that I disregarded because I have an irrational grudge against raw leafy vegetables.

In the end, I decided that I've yet to meet a vegetable I can't stir-fry and this was no exception. It's definitely too strong of a flavor to serve alone, though; I had it with mushrooms and rice and the flavor really overpowered them both. Probably would do better with something acidic, like a tomato, or as a garnish in something more flavorful.

In other news, I bought water spinach because I thought it was a 'new' vegetable. Turns out I've eaten a lot of it but never saw it uncooked. I am, quite frankly, not very smart.

Re: Food - Anon's Farmer's Market Misadventures

[(Anonymous)]

Interesting! Never had fish mint.