Suggestions for Iron Chef Ingredient

Jicama, huh...? With Thanksgiving still 18 days away, and an IC challenge only lasting one week, isn't it pushing the envelope just a tad bit for a Thanksgiving challenge? While we all loved the idea of a Thanksgiving challenge, why would we not wait till the holiday is actually falling in the week? Unless everyone wants to roast a turkey now, and then stuff it back in the freezer, I don't think it's time to do the Thanksgiving challenge.

I don't know a damn thing about jicama except the relish a chef made from it several years ago. Jicama is crisp and refreshing and takes on the flavours of what it's married to very well. It's not crazy expensive either. I've only seen it fresh so unless you have a killer produce aisle or an ethnic shop around you may not be able to participate...but, please, don't not participate because you don't know what to do with jicama. Google some recipes and find one that you think you'd like. Challenge yourself. Expand your culinary horizons, you might surprise yourself!

So....jicama it is. In my opinion, the Thanksgiving challenge should begin on Monday 23 November.
 
Vera,

Sorry if I wasn't clear, but that's what I was saying. I'm only bringing it up in advance so that we don't end up with an issue after it's been announced. There was quite a debate over what constituted a legitimate Iron Chef ingredient, and I thought it would be better to resolve it beforehand.

This week: Battle Jicama
Next week: Battle: (random ingredient)
Thanksgiving week: Battle Thanksgiving

Anyone else want to weigh in?
 
I have a suggestion for the IC ingredient :sorry:

I suggest that if the ingredient seems a bit "odd" and doesn't appear to generate any interest. That we see if the person who suggested it is even an active poster anymore. Maybe reevaluate whether it is in that week's challenge, or maybe gets put on hold. It's kinda bad when the OP of the ingredient doesn't post a dish... IMO. They may have held the key to unlocking the potential of this weird fruit, or veggie, whatever it was.
Kudos to LT and Witchy though :a1:


And yeah, I know... to late to change things now, but it was just a thought.
 
Here is the updated list for this week.

Past Battles.

27. Jicama (Yams)
26. Wild Game, Terrestrial (Venison, Bear, Deer, Rabbit, etc)
25. Mollusks
24. Garlic
23. Cheese
22. Shellfish (Crab, Shrimp, Lobster, Crayfish, any Crustacean)
21. Turkey
20. Soup
19. Onions
18. Rice
17. Burgers (any kind of meat or meatless)
16. Quesadillas
15. Ribs (any kind, any cut, any animal)
14. Mushrooms
13. Potato
12. Sushi
11. Chicken
10. Corn
9. Steak
8. Ground Meat
7. Chocolate
6. Pizza
5. Hot Dog Toppings
4. Sandwich
3. Pasta
2. Pork
1. Smoked Chicken Lasagna

Current list for future Battles.

1. Beef
2. Fruit
3. Bacon
4. Beans (Lentils, Pole, Green, Pea, Kidney, etc)
5. Chicken Wings
6. Bread
7. Fish
8. Eggplant
9. Eggs
10. Avocados
11. Tomatoes
12. Tofu
13. Cabbage
14. Lamb
15. Zucchini (Squash, Cocozelle, Marrow, yellow or green, etc)
16. Salad
17. Fennel
18. Gumbo
19. Cocktails (Beverages of any kind)
20. Leeks
21. Doritos
22. Peppers (any kind, hot, mild, sweet, etc)
23. Nuts (any kind, peanut, walnut, cashew, etc)
24. Spinach
25. Coffee
26. Fillo Dough
27. Chili
28. Alcohol (whiskey, beer, wine, vodka, etc)
29. Okra
30. Lettuce
31. Squid
32. Sausage
33. Coconut
34. Broccoli
35. Greens (Mustard, Collard, Turnip, etc)
36. Game Fowl (Cornish Hen, Quail, Squab, Duck, etc)
37. Gravy (any kind, make your favorite and show how to use it)
38. Carrots
39. Olives (Any Type)
40. Cauliflower
41. Radishes (any Type)


It came up #8 - Eggplant

Enjoy - Chow - I like your idea - Not anything that I would be willing to touch.
 

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Here is the updated list for next week.

Past Battles.
28. Eggplant
27. Jicama (Yams)
26. Wild Game, Terrestrial (Venison, Bear, Deer, Rabbit, etc)
25. Mollusks
24. Garlic
23. Cheese
22. Shellfish (Crab, Shrimp, Lobster, Crayfish, any Crustacean)
21. Turkey
20. Soup
19. Onions
18. Rice
17. Burgers (any kind of meat or meatless)
16. Quesadillas
15. Ribs (any kind, any cut, any animal)
14. Mushrooms
13. Potato
12. Sushi
11. Chicken
10. Corn
9. Steak
8. Ground Meat
7. Chocolate
6. Pizza
5. Hot Dog Toppings
4. Sandwich
3. Pasta
2. Pork
1. Smoked Chicken Lasagna

Current list for future Battles.

1. Beef
2. Fruit
3. Bacon
4. Beans (Lentils, Pole, Green, Pea, Kidney, etc)
5. Chicken Wings
6. Bread
7. Fish
8. Eggs
9. Avocados
10. Tomatoes
11. Tofu
12. Cabbage
13. Lamb
14. Zucchini (Squash, Cocozelle, Marrow, yellow or green, etc)
15. Salad
16. Fennel
17. Gumbo
18. Cocktails (Beverages of any kind)
19. Leeks
20. Doritos
21. Peppers (any kind, hot, mild, sweet, etc)
22. Nuts (any kind, peanut, walnut, cashew, etc)
23. Spinach
24. Coffee
25. Fillo Dough
26. Chili
27. Alcohol (whiskey, beer, wine, vodka, etc)
28. Okra
29. Lettuce
30. Squid
31. Sausage
32. Coconut
33. Broccoli
34. Greens (Mustard, Collard, Turnip, etc)
35. Game Fowl (Cornish Hen, Quail, Squab, Duck, etc)
36. Gravy (any kind, make your favorite and show how to use it)
37. Carrots
38. Olives (Any Type)
39. Cauliflower
40. Radishes (any Type)
 
Thanks Adillo! Love it! I have a recipe for Wyatt's Eggplant Casserole that I have been wanting to try.
 
Out of curiosity, is "chili" looking for chili recipes, or creative uses of chili (chili fries, chili dogs...)? Might as well clear that up before it hits.
 
homecook said:
Or Polish chili with potatoes........:wink:
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I was just sayin', chili isn't really an ingredient unless they meant peppers or powder, and I noticed chicken wings and bread are on there too, so did the OPs mean recipes for those, or using them as ingredients in something bigger?
Not that it matters :lol:
 
ohhhhhhh...eggplant. Sicilians have a way with eggplants. Northern Italians as well. Recently, I've been introduced to the recipes of New Orleans Italians..and will possibly go that way. Either way, Lou wins.
 
chowhound said:
I was just sayin', chili isn't really an ingredient unless they meant peppers or powder, and I noticed chicken wings and bread are on there too, so did the OPs mean recipes for those, or using them as ingredients in something bigger?
Not that it matters :lol:
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Don't go there.........it's already been beaten to death....:wink:
 
Adillo303 said:
Peep - Are you up for the results? I know you are busy, if you can I would appreciate it.

Thank You

Andy
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for you andy anything!! (well almost anything teehee) i will do the results as soon as i can. i still have another 1 1/2 hours of work than the highway battles to get home than dinner. than i will have "me" time.
 
Adillo303 said:
Here is the updated list for next week.

Past Battles.
28. Eggplant
27. Jicama (Yams)
26. Wild Game, Terrestrial (Venison, Bear, Deer, Rabbit, etc)
25. Mollusks
24. Garlic
23. Cheese
22. Shellfish (Crab, Shrimp, Lobster, Crayfish, any Crustacean)
21. Turkey
20. Soup
19. Onions
18. Rice
17. Burgers (any kind of meat or meatless)
16. Quesadillas
15. Ribs (any kind, any cut, any animal)
14. Mushrooms
13. Potato
12. Sushi
11. Chicken
10. Corn
9. Steak
8. Ground Meat
7. Chocolate
6. Pizza
5. Hot Dog Toppings
4. Sandwich
3. Pasta
2. Pork
1. Smoked Chicken Lasagna

Current list for future Battles.

1. Beef
2. Fruit
3. Bacon
4. Beans (Lentils, Pole, Green, Pea, Kidney, etc)
5. Chicken Wings
6. Bread
7. Fish
8. Eggs
9. Avocados
10. Tomatoes
11. Tofu
12. Cabbage
13. Lamb
14. Zucchini (Squash, Cocozelle, Marrow, yellow or green, etc)
15. Salad
16. Fennel
17. Gumbo
18. Cocktails (Beverages of any kind)
19. Leeks
20. Doritos
21. Peppers (any kind, hot, mild, sweet, etc)
22. Nuts (any kind, peanut, walnut, cashew, etc)
23. Spinach
24. Coffee
25. Fillo Dough
26. Chili
27. Alcohol (whiskey, beer, wine, vodka, etc)
28. Okra
29. Lettuce
30. Squid
31. Sausage
32. Coconut
33. Broccoli
34. Greens (Mustard, Collard, Turnip, etc)
35. Game Fowl (Cornish Hen, Quail, Squab, Duck, etc)
36. Gravy (any kind, make your favorite and show how to use it)
37. Carrots
38. Olives (Any Type)
39. Cauliflower
40. Radishes (any Type)
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andy did you create the battle eggplant thread?
 
New Ingredient:

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FISH!

---------- Updated List ----------

Past Battles.

30. Fish
29. Thanksgiving 2009
28. Eggplant
27. Jicama (Yams)
26. Wild Game, Terrestrial (Venison, Bear, Deer, Rabbit, etc)
25. Mollusks
24. Garlic
23. Cheese
22. Shellfish (Crab, Shrimp, Lobster, Crayfish, any Crustacean)
21. Turkey
20. Soup
19. Onions
18. Rice
17. Burgers (any kind of meat or meatless)
16. Quesadillas
15. Ribs (any kind, any cut, any animal)
14. Mushrooms
13. Potato
12. Sushi
11. Chicken
10. Corn
9. Steak
8. Ground Meat
7. Chocolate
6. Pizza
5. Hot Dog Toppings
4. Sandwich
3. Pasta
2. Pork
1. Smoked Chicken Lasagna

Current list for future Battles.

1. Beef
2. Fruit
3. Bacon
4. Beans (Lentils, Pole, Green, Pea, Kidney, etc)
5. Chicken Wings
6. Bread
7. Eggs
8. Avocados
9. Tomatoes
10. Tofu
11. Cabbage
12. Lamb
13. Zucchini (Squash, Cocozelle, Marrow, yellow or green, etc)
14. Salad
15. Fennel
16. Gumbo
17. Cocktails (Beverages of any kind)
18. Leeks
19. Doritos
20. Peppers (any kind, hot, mild, sweet, etc)
21. Nuts (any kind, peanut, walnut, cashew, etc)
22. Spinach
23. Coffee
24. Fillo Dough
25. Chili
26. Alcohol (whiskey, beer, wine, vodka, etc)
27. Okra
28. Lettuce
29. Squid
30. Sausage
31. Coconut
32. Broccoli
33. Greens (Mustard, Collard, Turnip, etc)
34. Game Fowl (Cornish Hen, Quail, Squab, Duck, etc)
35. Gravy (any kind, make your favorite and show how to use it)
36. Carrots
37. Olives (Any Type)
38. Cauliflower
39. Radishes (any Type)
 
Not sure if this has been mentioned yet or not. Instead of doing an ingredient, maybe we could do a color. Say if we did green, then people could choose from an array of green things that they may already have on hand, rather then making a special trip to the store.

I can think of several foods in nearly every color of the rainbow. Maybe we could stick with the ROY G BIV colors, and throw in white, black, and brown (gray sounds ucky, but I guess it could work).

Just a thought...
 
Works for me!

I’ve added a Colors entry. In that entry are the sub entries of the Roy G. Biv colors. If Colors (the main entry) comes up, then I’ll do a second RNG draw to pick a color. Each time Color comes up, the list will be updated to delete the color that was last used.

However, due to the fact that Indigo and Violet are so similar, I just combined both of those colors into “Purple”.

---------- Updated List ----------

Past Battles.

30. Fish
29. Thanksgiving 2009
28. Eggplant
27. Jicama (Yams)
26. Wild Game, Terrestrial (Venison, Bear, Deer, Rabbit, etc)
25. Mollusks
24. Garlic
23. Cheese
22. Shellfish (Crab, Shrimp, Lobster, Crayfish, any Crustacean)
21. Turkey
20. Soup
19. Onions
18. Rice
17. Burgers (any kind of meat or meatless)
16. Quesadillas
15. Ribs (any kind, any cut, any animal)
14. Mushrooms
13. Potato
12. Sushi
11. Chicken
10. Corn
9. Steak
8. Ground Meat
7. Chocolate
6. Pizza
5. Hot Dog Toppings
4. Sandwich
3. Pasta
2. Pork
1. Smoked Chicken Lasagna

Current list for future Battles.

1. Beef
2. Fruit
3. Bacon
4. Beans (Lentils, Pole, Green, Pea, Kidney, etc)
5. Chicken Wings
6. Bread
7. Eggs
8. Avocados
9. Tomatoes
10. Tofu
11. Cabbage
12. Lamb
13. Zucchini (Squash, Cocozelle, Marrow, yellow or green, etc)
14. Salad
15. Fennel
16. Gumbo
17. Cocktails (Beverages of any kind)
18. Leeks
19. Doritos
20. Peppers (any kind, hot, mild, sweet, etc)
21. Nuts (any kind, peanut, walnut, cashew, etc)
22. Spinach
23. Coffee
24. Fillo Dough
25. Chili
26. Alcohol (whiskey, beer, wine, vodka, etc)
27. Okra
28. Lettuce
29. Squid
30. Sausage
31. Coconut
32. Broccoli
33. Greens (Mustard, Collard, Turnip, etc)
34. Game Fowl (Cornish Hen, Quail, Squab, Duck, etc)
35. Gravy (any kind, make your favorite and show how to use it)
36. Carrots
37. Olives (Any Type)
38. Cauliflower
39. Radishes (any Type)
40. Color (Sub Category: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple)
 
RobsanX said:
Not sure if this has been mentioned yet or not. Instead of doing an ingredient, maybe we could do a color. Say if we did green, then people could choose from an array of green things that they may already have on hand, rather then making a special trip to the store.

I can think of several foods in nearly every color of the rainbow. Maybe we could stick with the ROY G BIV colors, and throw in white, black, and brown (gray sounds ucky, but I guess it could work).

Just a thought...
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hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm colors? ok sounds interesting
 
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