Dirtyhip Posted May 28, 2020 Share #1 Posted May 28, 2020 So, I am out of onion. I do have some leeks. I was thinking about substituting fresh leeks for onions in my spaghetti sauce. It will be more mild in taste. @Randomguy @Wilbur @Allen @Old No. 7 @bikeman564™ @Airehead 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted May 28, 2020 Share #2 Posted May 28, 2020 Leeks? You will be missing out on flavour but still retain some of the texture. Do you have chives or green onions growing around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted May 28, 2020 Share #3 Posted May 28, 2020 I don't like onions I don't mind them if they are caramalized Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted May 28, 2020 9 minutes ago, Zephyr said: Leeks? You will be missing out on flavour but still retain some of the texture. Do you have chives or green onions growing around? I do have some chives around. Also, I have onion powder. My green onions are still too small to harvest. I guess the deal was that I had leeks and just am trying to find an excuse to cook them up. I yanked them out of the garden. I have a ton. These things root so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted May 28, 2020 Don't anyone dare say to make soup with them. Don't even go there. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted May 28, 2020 1 minute ago, bikeman564™ said: I don't like onions I don't mind them if they are caramalized Freak 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted May 28, 2020 Share #7 Posted May 28, 2020 This could work but don't add or cut down on sugar as leeks have a sweeter taste. Leeks-- filled with antioxidants and a vitamin powerhouse. I say use them. Throw away that onion powder stuff. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted May 28, 2020 Share #8 Posted May 28, 2020 I say give the leeks a go and let us know how it tastes. I don’t see that it would ruin the taste but give it a difference nuance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jsharr ★ Posted May 28, 2020 Popular Post Share #9 Posted May 28, 2020 All I know about food is you are supposed to put it on a stick and deep fry it. Unless it is chili or tacos or enchiladas or BBQ 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share #10 Posted May 28, 2020 1 minute ago, Airehead said: This could work but don't add or cut down on sugar as leeks have a sweeter taste. Leeks-- filled with antioxidants and a vitamin powerhouse. I say use them. Throw away that onion powder stuff. I have it for things that will burn if I use regular onion. Thanks. I rarely use sugar in the sauce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted May 28, 2020 Share #11 Posted May 28, 2020 Many jarred spaghetti sauces have onions. Win-Win. Learnt that one from Dr. Mick. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted May 28, 2020 Share #12 Posted May 28, 2020 Use the leeks for texture, dice like you would your onion. Throw in some chives for the onion taste and you may want to have some finely chopped chives on hand to sprinkle when serving in case the onion taste has not come through sufficiently 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted May 28, 2020 Share #13 Posted May 28, 2020 @Dirtyhip what @Airehead and @Zephyrhave said. Sounds like a great sauce will be made. A kitchen without onions is almost as bad as a schralpin rig that’s never ridden. Chop away knife-lady! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted May 28, 2020 Share #14 Posted May 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, Zephyr said: Use the leeks for texture, dice like you would your onion. Throw in some chives for the onion taste and you may want to have some finely chopped chives on hand to sprinkle when serving in case the onion taste has not come through sufficiently Yeah, pretty much, this. I use a dehydrator every fall to make a batch of onions for just such occasions. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted May 28, 2020 Share #15 Posted May 28, 2020 Here is some deep fried spaghetti and meatballs on a stick with dippin' sauce. You are not allowed to use a "g" in dippin' when referring to sauce for any food on a stick. I imagine they just used onion powder in the sauce. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share #16 Posted May 28, 2020 27 minutes ago, Wilbur said: Yeah, pretty much, this. I use a dehydrator every fall to make a batch of onions for just such occasions. Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted May 28, 2020 Share #17 Posted May 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Dirtyhip said: Don't anyone dare say to make soup with them. Don't even go there. Soup!!! Sweet potato, turkey and leek soup. WoKzoo makes the bestest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share #18 Posted May 28, 2020 That's it. You've triggered me. It's very hot here at the moment. Not the time for soup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted May 28, 2020 Share #19 Posted May 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: That's it. You've triggered me. It's very hot here at the moment. Not the time for soup. You should smile more sweetie. When you get that angry face you just aren't as pretty. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share #20 Posted May 28, 2020 1 minute ago, jsharr said: You should smile more sweetie. When you get that angry face you just aren't as pretty. ....3...2...1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted May 28, 2020 Share #21 Posted May 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Dirtyhip said: So, I am out of onion. I do have some leeks. I was thinking about substituting fresh leeks for onions in my spaghetti sauce. It will be more mild in taste. @Randomguy @Wilbur @Allen @Old No. 7 @bikeman564™ @Airehead Make sure you wash the sand out of the leeks. To get the onion taste as well as the texture, add some onion powder if you have any. I always keep a bottle on my spice shelf in case I'm out of onions or too lazy to dice one. This mixture of 1 lb ground beef, 1 decent-sized sweet onion 1 red bell pepper and a couple cloves of garlic or a sprinkle of garlic powder is my starting point for spaghetti sauce, ground-beef Stroganoff sauce, chili, Sloppy Joes, and more: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted May 28, 2020 Share #22 Posted May 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Dirtyhip said: It's very hot here at the moment. Not the time for soup. This is the opinion of many Americans, soup & hot weather don't mix. In many Asian cultures soups are eaten year round. We ate soups year round growing up but admittedly not pea or bean soups which my mom preferred in the winter. Indonesian soups like Sayur and Soto Ayam (Chicken soup) were eaten in the summer and Vietnamese eat Pho year round. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted May 28, 2020 Share #23 Posted May 28, 2020 Never hesitate to take a leek! Neither Jerry nor longjohn nor any other pun-loving forumite beat me to it. And they had 4 hours. But on a sirius note, damn, I should grow them if they are easy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen ★ Posted May 28, 2020 Share #24 Posted May 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Dirtyhip said: That's it. You've triggered me. It's very hot here at the moment. Not the time for soup. Gazpacho during the summer. Mother made gallons of it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted May 28, 2020 Share #25 Posted May 28, 2020 2 hours ago, jsharr said: You should smile more sweetie. When you get that angry face you just aren't as pretty. There needs to be a nomination for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted May 28, 2020 Share #26 Posted May 28, 2020 13 minutes ago, Kzoo said: There needs to be a nomination for this. Are you not brave enough to do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share #27 Posted May 28, 2020 47 minutes ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: Never hesitate to take a leek! Neither Jerry nor longjohn nor any other pun-loving forumite beat me to it. And they had 4 hours. But on a sirius note, damn, I should grow them if they are easy! So easy, they are almost invasive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted May 28, 2020 Share #28 Posted May 28, 2020 Just now, Dirtyhip said: So easy, they are almost invasive. I had that with Jerusalem artichokes and mint. Too bad Jerusalem artichokes gave me horrible gas and didn’t taste that good. I pulled horseradish before it took over after hearing horror stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share #29 Posted May 28, 2020 I want horseradish. Maybe place it in a pot. I have potted mint in my kitchen window Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted May 28, 2020 Share #30 Posted May 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: I want horseradish. Maybe place it in a pot. I have potted mint in my kitchen window I had a hard time figuring out how to peel horseradish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share #31 Posted May 28, 2020 5 minutes ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: I had a hard time figuring out how to peel horseradish. No idea. I have a trick for ginger. Just scrape it with a spoon. The stuff just comes off easily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted May 28, 2020 Share #32 Posted May 28, 2020 2 hours ago, MickinMD said: I always keep a bottle on my spice shelf in case I'm out of onions or too lazy to dice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted May 28, 2020 Share #33 Posted May 28, 2020 2 hours ago, MickinMD said: Make sure you wash the sand out of the leeks. To get the onion taste as well as the texture, add some onion powder if you have any. I always keep a bottle on my spice shelf in case I'm out of onions or too lazy to dice one. I keep a bottle of onion powder for when I need it, but if I’m too lazy to chop an on-yun, I’m too lazy to eat. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted May 28, 2020 Share #34 Posted May 28, 2020 16 minutes ago, Old No. 7 said: I keep a bottle of onion powder for when I need it, but if I’m too lazy to chop an on-yun, I’m too lazy to eat. That’s how I feel... No onion powder or the dried minced onion in my cupboard. I have run out of onion before tho... My wife used to ask me why I buy so many onions. Now that she’s cooking she gets it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share #35 Posted May 29, 2020 My sauce came out delicious. Like most things I cook. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted May 29, 2020 Share #36 Posted May 29, 2020 3 hours ago, ChrisL said: This is the opinion of many Americans, soup & hot weather don't mix. In many Asian cultures soups are eaten year round. We ate soups year round growing up but admittedly not pea or bean soups which my mom preferred in the winter. Indonesian soups like Sayur and Soto Ayam (Chicken soup) were eaten in the summer and Vietnamese eat Pho year round. A lot of Asian soups are more consommé like....not pureed veggies and other hearty, happily cream-like textures. So consommé like soups in hot climate cultures suit very well. Sure, I grew up having soup sometimes, on a hot summer day. At the time, I occasionally thought it was crazy. But looking back....it's great for needing liquid...in a healthy way if it's consommé based, veggie soup with some healthy good stuff in soup but light on the stomach long term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted May 29, 2020 Share #37 Posted May 29, 2020 The hot soup in hot countries may have a very real water safety perspective: the liquid has been boiled and if the water quality is not totally great...then having a hot healthy consommé based soup is the next best thing with long noodles, etc. My father would drink a bowl of hot water on a hot Ontario summer day.... probably because the water quality in his village in China....was not safe unless it was boiled. All of this no different from people drinking hot coffee on a hot day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share #38 Posted May 29, 2020 I used leeks and added onion powder, cause I am a savage. Although, we are growing a bunch of onions, which means I will likely have too much, so I am going to do some dehydrating. Thanks @Wilbur So, does it make your house reek for weeks of onions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted May 29, 2020 Share #39 Posted May 29, 2020 11 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: I used leeks and added onion powder, cause I am a savage. Although, we are growing a bunch of onions, which means I will likely have too much, so I am going to do some dehydrating. Thanks @Wilbur So, does it make your house reek for weeks of onions? It does smell for a few days. I don't mind the smell of onions though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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