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comment by arguewithatree

please settle a current dinner debate. can you pair rice and pasta? i think you can do either pasta OR rice but having both is redundant. my dinner partner disagrees.





kleinbl00  ·  3460 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Rice-a-roni is a San Francisco treat.

someguyfromcanada  ·  3460 days ago  ·  link  ·  
kleinbl00  ·  3460 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Man. That trolley driver wants that lady's rice-a-roni, if you know what I mean.

someguyfromcanada  ·  3460 days ago  ·  link  ·  

She could ring my bell, if you know what I mean.

Meriadoc  ·  3460 days ago  ·  link  ·  

And the most unbelievably delicious garbage on Earth. Seriously, I hate how much I enjoy that shit.

kleinbl00  ·  3460 days ago  ·  link  ·  

And it's basically a slummin' version of rice pilaf, which is arborio rice and orzo pasta. Which can be tarted up to extremes.

briandmyers  ·  3460 days ago  ·  link  ·  

It may be redundant, but a rural Oklahoma Thanksgiving staple is hand-made noodles with gravy, served over mashed potatoes. Starch city.

user-inactivated  ·  3460 days ago  ·  link  ·  

This is a great question. It will taste fine, but I ration my starches for the most part, just don't see much point in eating a lot at once when I could eat the same amount over a couple days.

TheVenerableCain  ·  3460 days ago  ·  link  ·  

It's redundant. They're both starchy foods.

arguewithatree  ·  3460 days ago  ·  link  ·  

See that's what I'm saying

user-inactivated  ·  3460 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Hey! Starch is my favorite food group. Or pickled. It's a toss up. I think I need to invent pickled potatoes so I can have the best of both worlds.

kleinbl00  ·  3460 days ago  ·  link  ·  

It could be argued that "pickled starch" is pretty much sourdough.

TheVenerableCain  ·  3460 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Starches are great, but you build dishes on top of pasta or rice. Having both is silly, because they serve the same function on the plate.

arguewithatree  ·  3460 days ago  ·  link  ·  

That sounds like something my Russian ancestors would make. It's probably delicious.

user-inactivated  ·  3460 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I know where to find Greek, Indian, Thai, Korean, Mexican, Peruvian, and a whole mess of other ethnic foods. Now that I think about it, I don't know if I've ever seen a Russian restaurant. Suddenly, I feel like I'm missing out on an experience.

arguewithatree  ·  3460 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Before I forget, there's also Russia House in DC. probably easier to get into than Mari Vana.

arguewithatree  ·  3460 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Last Valentine's Day, Topher and I went to Mari Vana, which is a pretty famous Russian restaurant. They have 4 locations and the DC location is the least fancy and it was still pretty fancy even though it was mostly decorated like a Russian grandma's parlor. Apparently they give out secret keys if you go frequently enough which will give you access to speakeasies and secret events within the different restaurants. They also have Karaoke in Grandma's Basement (KGB).

It was the first time I ever had herring and it was AWESOME.

user-inactivated  ·  3460 days ago  ·  link  ·  

That sounds absolutely amazing. I don't think the wife would be up for it, but I would honestly be willing to road trip to DC just to try some authentic Russian dishes.

arguewithatree  ·  3460 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Where are you based? I feel like there have to be areas where Russian immigrants congregated and still have the cuisine available.

user-inactivated  ·  3460 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Oh, I don't feel comfortable sharing where I live online. However, you've definitely inspired me to do some research this week and see if I can't find something. Even if I don't though, it might not be a total wash. I wasn't joking when I said I'd be willing to trek it to DC just for a bit of food. Cause, you know, road trip is a justification in itself.

arguewithatree  ·  3460 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Sure totally justified! Just hit us up if you do plan to make the trip and we can show you stuff off the beaten path

user-inactivated  ·  3459 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Definitely will.

user-inactivated  ·  3460 days ago  ·  link  ·  

    My dinner partner disagrees

How could you play hostess to such barbarians? Is Meriadoc there? You need to have him ask them politely, yet firmly, to leave.

Meriadoc  ·  3460 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I swear this is a well known dish, at least in Romania. It's like chicken noodle soup with rice, but less salty than chicken noodle, and a bit spicy too. It's delicious.

arguewithatree  ·  3460 days ago  ·  link  ·  

ok but soup isn't food so that's a moot point.

user-inactivated  ·  3460 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I have to agree with Meriadoc here. Soup is a side dish. You can serve it with whatever as long as the flavor palettes complement each other.

I think you mislead us all here, arguewithatree. My trust in you has been shaken. I don't know how I'll recover.

arguewithatree  ·  3460 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I came out here to have a good time and honestly I'm feeling so attacked rn

user-inactivated  ·  3460 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Well, you wouldn't be attacked if you weren't so blatantly wrong.

So, I'm curious now. What's all on the menu?

arguewithatree  ·  3460 days ago  ·  link  ·  

We settled on rice and beans because we were too lazy to go grocery shopping today. I'll go after work tomorrow.

I'm muting you to shield myself from these poisonous pro-soup ideas. This is poppy cock.

Meriadoc  ·  3460 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I've been saying that last part to her for years!

arguewithatree  ·  3460 days ago  ·  link  ·  

it is Meriadoc. what do i do now

user-inactivated  ·  3460 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I think you need to evaluate where you went wrong in life to find yourself in such a position.