Topic: Curry Leaves

[livo]

Disappointing George, but I don't think plants from the tropics are going to thrive in near freezing temperatures.  IMHO Curry Leaf is an ingredient that I can usually omit without much impact on the dish.  I do have the benefit of growing my own plant but to me it is an underwhelming ingredient anyway, and I rarely use it except in Sri Lankan Fish curries.

[George]

Livo, my findings are that you are spot on with your comment about trying to grow tropical plants in near freezing conditions. Seeing as one plant has bounced back, I may try building a very small chamber which can be kept warm with minimal electricity from my solar PV system, for next winter. All my power comes from solar. I no longer use any mains electricity and. as a result I save a small fortune. I may also try growing plants from grocery bunches of branches and leaves. But, as you suggest, is it even worth it, if it's not a very useful ingredient?

[livo]

I'm sure it has uses George, and I do occasionally use it, but I just don't come across many recipes I cook that require it.  When I do use it, I really doubt it is an essential (in my dishes anyway).  If the recipe calls for it, I'll go and pick a sprig, but it isn't that often.