Learn From The Horse's Mistake

@TheHorse (205716)
Walnut Creek, California
April 4, 2018 5:46pm CST
I had to teach a class last night and was throwing together some Kun(g) Pao Chicken from Trader Joe's. I had bought some fresh onion and green pepper, and decided to do my usual thing, and add some onion and green pepper to the mix. But my timing was off. I added the onion and pepper from the Trader Joe's package too early, and I added my own onion and green peppers too late. The result was that the chicken was a tad overcooked, as were the Trader Joe's onion and peanuts. The color contrast is quite nice, and I think the picture looks delicious. But be sure to wait to add the "packaged" stuff late and the fresh stuff early if you're adding fresh vegetables. I hope you learn from my mistake.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Apr 18
As you say, it looks good. And you have a mistake in your title if you want to fix it. Have a great day.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205716)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Apr 18
Feh. How do you know I didn't say "lean" intentionally?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205716)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Apr 18
@Platespinner I have a hard time doing so after 10 PM some evenings.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Apr 18
@TheHorse It did cross my mind but then I thought I'd show off what a great proof-reader I am.
Sky
@skysnap (20154)
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5 Apr 18
Looks delicious :)
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vanny
@vandana7 (98826)
• India
11 Apr 18
Men should cook. Then they will have to say it tastes yummy...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205716)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Apr 18
@vandana7 Most of what I cook is quite good. My Stroganoff has powerful aphrodesiac qualities, so I have to use it sparingly.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205716)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Apr 18
Thanks. Usually it tastes rally good too. I just let it cook a bit too long.
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Ithink
@Ithink (9980)
• United States
5 Apr 18
Have never had this but man it looks good. If I can ever find something like this I will remember your mistake and try and avoid it.
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Ithink
@Ithink (9980)
• United States
5 Apr 18
@TheHorse I have never seen on around here, then again to get groceries we have to go an hour away as it is. Going to see if there is one around thou. Just did and nope.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205716)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Apr 18
@Ithink Where exactly are you?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205716)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Apr 18
If you have Trader Joe's in your area, I DO recommend their frozen Kun Pao Chicken. It Is one of my staples.
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vanny
@vandana7 (98826)
• India
12 Apr 18
Too dangerous to look, can't you make something vegan for change...always non veg...
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vanny
@vandana7 (98826)
• India
12 Apr 18
@TheHorse It looks too bloody...even then.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205716)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Apr 18
@vandana7 There is no blood involved. That is sauce.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205716)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Apr 18
Just pretend the chicken is not there. And don't think about the poor, loving, onions, peppers, and garlic cloves that gave their lives so I could get fat. Moo.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (111164)
• El Paso, Texas
4 Apr 18
I just have to pick on ya .... your title states "Lean From The Horse's Mistake" which intrigued me and sure enough it's another one of those bush goofs .... does your keyboard need cleaning?
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (111164)
• El Paso, Texas
5 Apr 18
Yeah, I knew it @TheHorse blame the keyboard I wonder if @daddyevil wood fall for that one .... ahhh, but he did miss the blunder
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205716)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Apr 18
@rebelann "wood fall"? For Shame! Where's Maluse?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205716)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Apr 18
I try to De-oxit the thing periodically. But I thik (sic) it just has it in for me.
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Fiacre Banks
@xFiacre (12596)
• Ireland
4 Apr 18
@thehorse My culinary mistake which all gentlemen should learn from was to take a leak immediately after chopping fresh chillies without washing my hands first. Can still feel that burn down there and I was quite worried about myself till I made the connection between fresh chillies and stingy willie.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205716)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Apr 18
I will not discuss my single attempt to engage in self-indulgence with Ben Gay, thinking it increase "warmth."
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205716)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Apr 18
@Platespinner Are you laughing at us? Or merely near us?
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Four Walls
@FourWalls (62120)
• United States
5 Apr 18
@TheHorse — sheesh, how many guys have done that.....
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maezee
@maezee (41997)
• United States
5 Apr 18
Oh man. Better luck next time i suppose.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205716)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Apr 18
It won't be "luck." I will learn from my mistake.
marguicha
@marguicha (215405)
• Chile
11 Apr 18
As you say, the color is beautiful. I hope it tasted well.
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marguicha
@marguicha (215405)
• Chile
12 Apr 18
@TheHorse It happens sometimes.
The Horse
@TheHorse (205716)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Apr 18
As I mentioned, my timing was off. It tasted OK, but was far from my best Kun Pao effort.
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much2say
@much2say (53959)
• Los Angeles, California
4 Apr 18
I know . . . believe me I learned the onion and pepper lesson before. I've even done it where the main parts were fine, but the onions and bell peppers were too undercooked because I tossed them in too late.
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much2say
@much2say (53959)
• Los Angeles, California
4 Apr 18
@TheHorse We like them crunchy too . . . but not in soup or sauces! I've learned to saute them a bit before tossing them in if it gets too late .
The Horse
@TheHorse (205716)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Apr 18
I actualty like them a bit "to the tooth." But by the time I had them where I wanted them, the chicken was overdone.
Anna
@LadyDuck (458008)
• Switzerland
5 Apr 18
It was not a mistake, you did it to keep the veggies crispy and not to spoil vitamins.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (458008)
• Switzerland
5 Apr 18
@TheHorse Be careful, they are not very good if still frozen.
The Horse
@TheHorse (205716)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Apr 18
That's true. Next time I'll wait longer before I add the frozen veggies as well.
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NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (115992)
• United States
4 Apr 18
You do love your Trader Joe's stuff. J/K I do too. . . at least some of it. I don't do any of their frozen meals but I do like some of the frozen stuff like their frozen asparagus, the red Argentinian shrimp, and the fish. I find that I go there for very specific things and I wind up buying like 6 of them at a time since I only go there like once every 3-6 months.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205716)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Apr 18
I should try some new stuff there.
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NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (115992)
• United States
5 Apr 18
@TheHorse Chowhound has threads on their Markets & Stores board every month discussing which new/new-to-them Trader Joe's products members tried and loved/meh/hated.
Trader Joe’s YAY/MEH/NAH Thread - April 2018 - Markets - Trader Joes Yay Nay Meh
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Read the Trader Joe’s YAY/MEH/NAH Thread - April 2018 discussion from the Chowhound Markets, Trader Joes Yay Nay Meh food community. Join the discussion today.
April
@thislittlepennyearns (58134)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
5 Apr 18
It does look good. I made honey baked ham and sauteed asparagus. Made chicken curry for lunch
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205716)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Apr 18
Those both sound delicious!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205716)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Apr 18
@thislittlepennyearns Did you serve rice on the side?
April
@thislittlepennyearns (58134)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
5 Apr 18
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Icydoll
@Icydoll (36717)
• India
5 Apr 18
It's looking very delicious.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205716)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Apr 18
Thank you. I was a bit disappointed with the taste, but I learned my lesson.
Louise Crisologo
@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
5 Apr 18
Your photo makes me hungry, my friend. But I will remember your advice.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205716)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Apr 18
That is good. Usually, my Kun Pao is excellent. I don't mind learning from my mistakes.
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Louise Crisologo
@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
6 Apr 18
@TheHorse hahaha I am sure the next time you make it, it would be excellent. As they say, we live and we learn. :)
scarlet_woman
@scarlet_woman (23465)
• United States
5 Apr 18
i've never had that.people tell me it's mustard-y..
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205716)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Apr 18
I've never heard that word used to describe Kun Pao Chicken.
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Toni
@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
5 Apr 18
It does still look delicious.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205716)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Apr 18
Yes, but alas I cooked it a bit too long to heat up the fresh veggies. My young friend was here, distracting me. I'll get it right next time.
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Val
@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
5 Apr 18
Pretty good looking picture, was that your meal?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205716)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Apr 18
Kun pao chicken.
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Angie
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
5 Apr 18
I am surre I had done this in the past but ya know, I know better now and aint done it in a long while.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205716)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Apr 18
I will get it right next time.
Starmaiden
@Starmaiden (9311)
• Canada
5 Apr 18
It does look delicious. I wouldn't know what "overcooked" chicken tastes like. I like it cooked, but this doesnt look burnt. :-)
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205716)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Apr 18
Alas, I cooked it a tad too long after I took the photo.
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Mrs.Pumpkins
@MrsPumpkins (466)
• Philippines
5 Apr 18
It looked definitely fine
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205716)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Apr 18
Thank you. I cooked it a bit to long AFTER I took the photo.