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Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
> On Sat, 3 Jan 2009 17:07:02 -0500, "cybercat" >
> wrote:
>
>> "Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote:
>>
>>> We did a taste test, and determined that
>>> it needed more liquid smoke. The final amount was probably about 1/3
>>> cup (Christy's suggested amount).

>> Wow, I am really surprised. I thought that 1/3rd of a cup was a typo. Thanks
>> for reporting. I wanted to make this dish, but I just cannot get past the
>> liquid smoke.

>
> I thought it would be hugely excessive, too. I probably would have
> been fine with a couple tablespoons, but Crash wanted lots of smoke
> flavor. I guess it depends on your individual tastes, as far as that
> is concerned. Same with the salt.


I've made Kili's recipe a half dozen times (and think of her ever more
fondly every time) and 1/3 cup works out just right.

Nothing wrong with liquid smoke, when it's the right fit for the food.

Serene