I've never seen it in my Indian stores.
I think I can get this from the Chinese supermarket, will this do please?

http://images.ethicalsuperstore.com/images/resize280/41724.jpg

Not a brand that I've seen, but it looks OK.

Thanks Josh.
I've not seen it on the Chinese Shelves either but that's probably because I wasn't looking for it. I'll print of the image and take it with me tomorrow if I get a chance to go?

Thanks again.

Quote from: joshallen2k on November 11, 2009, 08:08 PM
Not a brand that I've seen, but it looks OK.

I usually see it in a green blue cardboard box the size of a bar of soap with a coconut on the front. You can get it in Tesco. Blue Dragon will be fine but is more expensive usually.

Hi bobby thanks.
I'm in the states where everything is like the 5th dimension. Almost the same but not quite.... I guess Cory will know what I'm talking about being in Ozzy perhaps?

Thanks for this its another heads up on what to look for.

Quote from: Bobby Bhuna on November 11, 2009, 08:28 PM
I usually see it in a green blue cardboard box the size of a bar of soap with a coconut on the front. You can get it in Tesco. Blue Dragon will be fine but is more expensive usually.

Drat. Although I took a picture of the stuff nowhere has it? 
I guess I'll have to order it online, everywhere has it online...

Will Coconut Milk be a good substitute? 

Mikka,

the block is real good stuff. it looks exactly like your pic. it's a white solid block inside - a bit like candle wax. mine is by KTC.

i don't feel there is a substitute without a loss in taste. i use it in specific circumstances only ie base and in CK's CTM. i also have the coconut flour which i use for mains quite a lot (much more than block).

i think whatever u use would give u an idea (effectively it gives a coconut flavour at the end of the day). i know some don't like to use it - so leaving out is also an option.

I knew you would say there isn't one. 
Oh well I'll get some on line then.

I'll just cook up some of Bruces base this time adding a whole pepper and adding the Ajwain. I've got a thing for that too. :

When I've got it all together I'll post my lamb prep, method and recipe.. It's just about bang on in taste with one place I visit, (When I can afford it that is).

Thanks Jerry.

Quote from: JerryM on November 12, 2009, 07:32 PM
Mikka,

the block is real good stuff. it looks exactly like your pic. it's a white solid block inside - a bit like candle wax. mine is by KTC.

i don't feel there is a substitute without a loss in taste. i use it in specific circumstances only ie base and in CK's CTM. i also have the coconut flour which i use for mains quite a lot (much more than block).

i think whatever u use would give u an idea (effectively it gives a coconut flavour at the end of the day). i know some don't like to use it - so leaving out is also an option.

Quote from: Mikka on November 12, 2009, 06:37 PM
Drat. Although I took a picture of the stuff nowhere has it? 
I guess I'll have to order it online, everywhere has it online...

Will Coconut Milk be a good substitute? 

I depends what you want to use it for Mikka?

To my mind, coconut milk powder is the best form of coconut for most curry making and should be a good substitute for the coconut block (which can have quite a dry, greasy taste, I find)

CA,

is the milk powder different to the flour. i've not come across it.