Comments on: Asian Turkey Noodle Soup a la Marketman

By: Bonnet Ongoco

Bonnet Ongoco — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 06:58:20 +0000

Hello Mr. Marketman im wondering if you are buying turkey live or dressed… im from Quezon City… i can give you a reasonable price. here is my contact number 09174981101. Tnx sir ill be waiting for your response.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:21:44 +0000

MM, Speaking of Momofuku, have you ever had the chance to visit his bakery, Milk Bar? It is so delicious and inventive…Coincidentally, I am actually making their crack pie right now ( my second time), really addicting….

By: Rona Y

Rona Y — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:09:44 +0000

@Sheila–My mother is from Bacolod which is a larger city in the Visayas and those ingredients are very difficult (almost impossible) to find there, so I can imagine they’re even more difficult to find in Dumaguete. You can try bringing your own seeds, but they may not thrive unless the seeds are specific for that type of climate.

By: Marketman

Marketman — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:00:28 +0000

eD, thanks for the link. We were at the original restaurant, I think that’s the Noodle Bar? Not sure… And yes, brining works. Even on prawns. :) Sheila, hello. I am not familiar with Iranian food but I can give some tips on the items you listed. You are headed to Dumaguete, a quaint and small university town in the Visayas (southern Philippines). It is QUITE SMALL by city standards. And while I have never been there myself, I would guess that many of the herbs you list may be a bit difficult to find. In Manila, or Cebu, the second largest city, there are sources for dill, leeks, coriander and flat leaf or Italian parsley… but I doubt it would be so easy to find it in Dumaguete unless there are local growers of herbs… as for fenugreek, I don’t think I have ever seen it here. As for expectations of food in Dumaguete, you can expect to have access to seafood and chicken. Lamb might not be so easy to source on a regular basis. As for grains, you will find rice for sure, but other wheat based grains could be a problem. There will be some beans (mung, black, white, red) in the groceries but since these last months, you may want to bring some supplies along. There is an Iranian cultural center located in Makati (Manila) that may be able to help with your questions. I do not have their contact details, however. Best of luck with your visit to Dumaguete.

By: eD

eD — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:09:45 +0000

I’m a recent convert on “brining” meat these days. The meat does come out juicier and succulent inside when you bite on them. ‘Tried the Momofuku fried chicken recipe the other day and the dish was such a hit that I’ll prolly make that my default recipe for fried chicken these days. So easy to make too. I might tweak the recipe a bit later though … maybe try to infuse some adobo flavor to the chicken or something, hehe.

So which David Chang’s restos did you get to eat at, was it at the Noodle Bar or SSam Bar? Not sure if you got to watch Bourdain’s visit to one of David Chang’s restos (SSam Bar, I believe) but here’s the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF_GyjiYs7s

By: sheila

sheila — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 07:55:48 +0000

i forgot to mention. I am fond of cooking!!!!

By: sheila

sheila — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 07:54:32 +0000

dear marketman,
searching the word dill and some other herbal veggies i found your web page. I currently live in Iran but plan to go to Dumaguete-phillipines. have some questions i would appreciate if you answer me by mail. Iranian dishes need some special herbs and vegetables i would like to know if there are over there.such as Dill,fenugreek,leek, Coriandrum sativum,parsely,….Do you know if i can find them there? Or should i ask someone to send me?is there any possibility i can plant them there because of the hot weather. do you have red beans, split peas,or what kind of beans in all can i find easily in the market, just names pleas. your info would help me soooo much. thanks in advance.

By: Artisan Chocolatier

Artisan Chocolatier — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:14:38 +0000

We too just had leftover turkey for lunch. Made for the kids turkey on whole wheat for their baon this morning.

Susie B….does it mean you have one less bird roaming around your backyard?

By: pegi

pegi — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:33:12 +0000

For my leftover turkey, I cook it “paksiw na lechon” style, sometimes, I made veggie lumpia out of it.

By: Vicky Go

Vicky Go — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:36:15 +0000

Bet you MM’s turkey noodle soup is better than any “Jewish penicillin” preparation! Should be in the armory to fight H1N1!!!!