Prawn Cocktail

[bigbadmarty]

Never really done this before - was thinking (for the sauce) :-
Mayonaisse ( from a jar tho' I have got eggs oil etc. )
Tomato ketcup ( but ive got tom puree , fresh toms, tinned toms )
Paprika ( got a good range of spices )
Herbs ( got fresh parsley and sage other dried ones )
Lemon?
Reckon that's ok ?
thanks in advance - and Merry Christmas

[bednobs]

yes

[EcclesCake]

A splash of tabasco, a touch of brandy, squeeze of lemon juice, bit of horseradish, skip the sage def won't work. Otherwise you're onto a winner. Don't forget salt and pepper.

[treetops1]

Mayo, Tomato ketchup and a good dash of worcester sauce.

[bigbadmarty]

thanks - going to try a bit of tabasco with it
as for the brandy I have other plans :)

[HowardKennitby]

I would avoid the tomato puree as it will give a bitter taste if uncooked. Better with tomato ketchup.

[bigbadmarty]

Wiil do Howard - just mentioned I had it in case someone felt it was a better alternative . It just seems a bit strange to use ketchup , I'm used to pouring it over chips !

[anagram]

I always use puree, I haven't found it bitter. And I use lots of lemon juice but then I like the acidic taste.

[EcclesCake]

Tomato puree IS cooked, no reason for it to be bitter. Admittedly it isn't as sweet as ketchup, for some this is a good thing.

OK, keep your brandy for other things ;-)

[DTCwordfan]

Any chipotle pepper? - really good with this - a little smoky and spicy

[EcclesCake]

DTC - is there anything you don't add chipotle to?

BTW, I have a tin in my cupboard if you are ever up this way....

[DTCwordfan]

laugh - really good with mayo things - and salmon, chicken, turkey pork....haven't tried it in a chocolate fondant - yet.

[EcclesCake]

Smoky chilli and dark chocolate - it's a given that that will work!!!

[DTCwordfan]

Sounds like Masterchef around here.....

[DTCwordfan]

you'll have to read Mad over50s later (post 8-30!) Eccles.....got you "in"

[EcclesCake]

I am touched and flattered to be invited to the MOFC, I've often thought of crashing the party but didn't want to declare which of the criteria I met!

Sadly this evening I will be sampling some highly questionable, allegedly edible, canapes with our equally questionable neighbours.

I hope the invitation remains open and I can join you in the furture.....

[DTCwordfan]

aah well the log of events will be there for the morrow or the future.

Hope you have no gippy stomachs tomorrow or any gip from the gipsy nay-bors

[DTCwordfan]

And a good Christmas too!

[Jemisa]

Sorry but its all not my cupp-a-tea.
Can't you pop out and get a jar of 'Thousand Island Dressing'?

jem