larry_stewart
Master Chef
Everytime Im in NYC and pass a Halal Food Truck, I love the way the food smells. There is a unique herb/ spice that I am smelling but Im unable to identify it. Im assuming what im smelling is the marinade / spice rub ( or whatever) is used on their meats, but being a vegetarian, I haven't tasted it.
Ive looks online a few times, and have come across coriander, cumin, lemon and even oregano as some spices and flavors that are common in this type of cooking. I dont know what im smelling, but I know its not one of the above.
Fast forward to last night, I was in NYC to see The Eagles at MSG ( great show, although the crowed immediately sitting next to/ in front of and behind us, were annoying. Anyway, pre show we went out to eat and I ordered the following:
Kebabs
Grilled kefta kebabs, campfire potatoes, torched broccoli, ground mustard seed, harissa, pan roasted pine nuts
it had the same flavor ( that I had smelled over the years from the food trucks). As I expected , it tasted as good as it smelled, but still a mystery.
I cant really describe it, cause its new and unique to me and ive never either cooked with it, or used it in such away. the only way I can describe it, is it almost appears as if its a taste/ smell that is typically used in a sweet situation , but now being used as savory. Almost like cinnamon is used in moroccan food. But, its not cinnamon.
For all I know, maybe its the combo of multiple herbs and spices that gives that unique smell / taste.
So, for all you guys and gals who have any idea of what Im trying to say, any guidance would be appreciated.
Thanks
Ive looks online a few times, and have come across coriander, cumin, lemon and even oregano as some spices and flavors that are common in this type of cooking. I dont know what im smelling, but I know its not one of the above.
Fast forward to last night, I was in NYC to see The Eagles at MSG ( great show, although the crowed immediately sitting next to/ in front of and behind us, were annoying. Anyway, pre show we went out to eat and I ordered the following:
Kebabs
Grilled kefta kebabs, campfire potatoes, torched broccoli, ground mustard seed, harissa, pan roasted pine nuts
it had the same flavor ( that I had smelled over the years from the food trucks). As I expected , it tasted as good as it smelled, but still a mystery.
I cant really describe it, cause its new and unique to me and ive never either cooked with it, or used it in such away. the only way I can describe it, is it almost appears as if its a taste/ smell that is typically used in a sweet situation , but now being used as savory. Almost like cinnamon is used in moroccan food. But, its not cinnamon.
For all I know, maybe its the combo of multiple herbs and spices that gives that unique smell / taste.
So, for all you guys and gals who have any idea of what Im trying to say, any guidance would be appreciated.
Thanks