Not convinced that 1.8kW would provide much by way of Maillard reaction unless one kept the size of each grilled item rather small ...

Quote from: Robbo141 on January 13, 2023, 07:26 PM
I've had many variations of hot pot in China, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, and never had a bland experience.  I love that stuff.

Although my experience is not as wide-spread as Robbo's, I too have experienced steamboats in a number of countries, including the UK (made by my wife's family), Singapore (professional) and elsewhere.  And, like Robbo, I too have never had a bland experience.  One of my favourite meals, in fact.
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Merry Christmas, one and all ! / सभी को मैरी क्रिसमस ! / ! میری کرسمس ، ایک اور سب / મેરી ક્રિસમસ, એક અને બધા ! / ಮೆರ್ರಿ ಕ್ರಿಸ್ಮಸ್, ಒಂದು ಮತ್ತು ಎಲ್ಲರೂ ! / आनंददायी ख्रिसमस, एक आणि सर्व ! / ! میری کرسمس، یو او ټول

Quote from: Peripatetic Phil on December 14, 2022, 08:59 PMI have seen one of those sealing devices somewhere before, but I'm not sure where — possibly in the hotel kitchen.

I now know where — Tchibo made them, termed (in English) "Hand Sealer", product number EN 292 085.  No longer available, but significantly cheaper than the "musthaveideas" one when purchased.

I have seen one of those sealing devices somewhere before, but I'm not sure where — possibly in the hotel kitchen.  But for myself, I prefer a vacuum sealer and continuous-form sealing bags which come on a roll.  I have no idea how they compare for longevity (etc) with the "Musthaveidea" range, but they are infinitely cheaper and so cheap that they can be thrown away if they puncture (which none ever has for me).
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Quote from: Kashmiri Bob on December 08, 2022, 01:26 PM
No signs of leakage or wear after freezing and being in the dish washer (top shelf, auto wash 55-65 degrees). 

Did you put it in the dishwasher full or empty ?!

Definitely concur with "Nepalese cuisine, [well] worth a try if you can get it".  Some of the best BIR cuisine I have ever eaten has been from Nepalese restaurants, the last really memorable one being in Swanley (Kent).  The one in St Austell (Cornwall) is OK, and the one in Truro (also Cornwall) probably better.  The one in Babbacombe (Devon) was something of a disappointment.
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You may want to (re-)read this thread, Jerry — overall, I interpret it as saying that splitting (as opposed to separating out) is something to be avoided rather than desired.
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How is it intended to work, Jerry ?
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To be honest, Jerry, I almost never bother.  Since I add both garlic-infused oil and ginger-infused oil when cooking or re-heating a supermarket curry, I clearly think that "more is better" in this respect.  I would need a layer of oil to a depth in excess of 1/8" before I would think it worthwhile to try to spoon some off.
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