Re: [CH] Re: Heat
Bruce (blacksheep@awwwsome.com)
Fri, 7 Sep 2001 21:43:44 -0700
While I frequently put beans, (but not potatoes) into my
chili, the idea that the starch digests slower is incorrect. If you're
substituting beans and potatoes for meat, the starches will digest
much quicker than the meat will. If I add beans to my chili it's
because I like them. Damn the "Purists"! If it tastes good, eat it.
Bruce
> With my chili, the key is a well-rounded burn with a depth of flavor to
it.
> I also do some things chili purists don't like - mine is tomato based,
and
> I add beans and (mother of all evils) potatoes. The reason for the beans
> and potatoes isn't so much flavor as economic. You can "fill up" on
chile
> much more quickly, and digest it more slowly, with the starches in it, so
> I'll feel full after 2 bowls. Without 'em, I usually need 3 1/2 bowls or
> so, making a big pot of chile not last as long.