Actually I helped train the Afghan National Army cooks on our compound how to use our equipment. I've had the pleasure of being friends with amazing people who have been mailing me seasoning which I use to liven up the flavor of my food. Having a surplus allows me to barter for Afghan food. I like the rice and naan bread and eat it often. The beans (pinto like in flavor and color) are good and are a staple as well. They don't do much in the way of seasoning (unless I give them some) on the meat and it's always braised to the point of falling off the bone. Nothing to right home about but tasty still. Every once in a whileI get enough naan to make pizzas for my soldiers. Just saute the toppings while the naan gets crispy and the sauce heats up on my griddle. Comes out great and is a favorite meal.
Afghan Chai is much like green tea and served very very sweet. I drink it every once in a while but I prefer my tea unsweetened
Believe it or not /img/vbsmilies/smilies/chef.gif I cooked a steamship round New Years day in my field oven just to do it. I had thought about breaking it down and braising it but I like to feed my guys big because they only get one hot meal (dinner) because I don't have a reefer. I store frozens in small freezers
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Michael
Last edited: Jan 25, 2011
