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Friday, May 30, 2008
What’s the weirdest flavor combination you’ve had?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I recently saw a recipe on-line for grilled flank steak with a spicy orange salsa. I had never tried a citrus salsa and thought it looked interesting enough to give it a go. As I read through the ingredients I suddenly I hit on green olives. Now that seemed a little weird.
I reminded myself that sometimes flavors have a way of unexpectedly working together and you end up with a surprising reward. Unfortunately, I have to report that in this instance they didn’t. It wasn’t horrible, but it certainly wasn’t great. It was just kind of strange and made me wonder, “what were they thinking…”
The whole sweet and salty thing is usually a good thing. Teriyaki and honey is a twosome that immediately comes to mind. And the sweet and heat thing from fruit and chiles is also yummy. When I recently tested the recipe for Taqueria Del Sol’s cole slaw I was impressed how much the addition of pickled jalapeno added to the dish, providing a whole new dimension of flavor. It was definitely a pairing I would never have thought of.
What is the most unusual combination that you’ve made or tried? Did it work or did it fall flat? What are your favorite unexpected flavors that go great together?
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