By samcat-lynlet

Re: goulash - results
07 Jul 2008 12:50

i made the goulash on friday. i was a bit disappointed really, it was a bit bland. my m-in-law didn't really eat much of hers.

has anyone else found this? if i make it again i'm going to be tempted to ramp up the amount of paprika (sweet and hot) quite considerably!

Replies

By ClairW

Re: goulash - results
07 Jul 2008 17:39

Hi Samcat - I made the goulash a couple of weeks ago. Whilst we didn't find it bland, I wasn't too keen on the smoked flavour of the paprika. I think I will just use ordinary paprika next time. We definitely prefer the cincinnati chilli and the boeuf bourguinon.

By Jools

Re: goulash - results
07 Jul 2008 18:56

Hi Sam
I agree with you I think the goulash is quite bland. I added much more paprika than was in the recipe to suit our tastes
xx

By toadinthehole

Re: goulash - results
07 Jul 2008 20:47

I always think its tricky with spices - you have to judge for yourself really don't you. If I'm cooking for adults I always hike up the spice and lower for the kids. They loved the chocolate cake (the one with the mash) for instance but I did really reduce the chinese five spice powder to make sure as I knew they would go er!!!! otherwise. I often find that's the case with chilli too - some always hotter than others - so have loved the piri piri chillies for the food cupboard. I had never used them before and have got them on ready stand by now.

By Expat Badger

Re: goulash - results
07 Jul 2008 20:59

I have only made the 'original' goulash, not the how to cheat one, but didn't find it bland at all. (Loved the smoked paprika) What a pity...never mind - you kow what you have to do next time

By Chutney Queen, Somerset

Re: goulash - results
08 Jul 2008 16:07

I haven't seen this recipe (haven't got the book) but I make Goulash with smoked paprika which I just love, its really strongly smoky so a little goes a long way but its gorgeous flavour

By *Bramble

Re: goulash - results
09 Jul 2008 13:57

Pity your M-in-law was there Sam, we do like things spot on when M-in-l's are about, however nice they are :-)))

By samcat-lynlet

Re: goulash - results
09 Jul 2008 14:15

it certainly was bramble but i don't know whether it was the food she wasn't happy with or the company!!!