/ck/ - Food & Cooking

>>19096439
I will never discuss deenz with you again after what happened last time.

>>19096446
It wasn't me I swear it was Anonymous, not me.

>>19096439
I feell for the deenz meme

Had a horrible experience with Goya sardines some time ago but someone convinced me to try them again so I bought another tin, this time in spicy oil since I can no longer find the kind in plain oil. Frankly I think that's because the kind in plain oil sucks but whatever, I'll see how these new ones taste after work.

>>19096439
stop eating the fishing bait you tardo
put that shit on a hook and catch a tasty game fish

For me it's Brunswick brand herring.

What is the limit of deenz one can eat to avoid the mercury ?

>>19097942
as many as you want because they are at the bottom of the food chain being fishing bait. you will get a healthy does of micro plastic

Does this count? I think it's young herring. Pretty good for the price though, £1.50 I had them for tea with hot sauce. Love me deenz

I hate deenz. I'm sorry. I ear them rarely when I see them on discount, but not even then.

Me? It’s gotta be Wild Planet deenz with a little bit tartar sauce or hot sauce. DESU SENPAI.

Had my first deenz last night blown away it wasn't life changing but definitely better than i expected. Made crackers with deli mustard lemon black pepper + deen

My friend got me these from Greece but I haven’t had them because I want to make something special with them. Any recommendations?

I really like the aldis deenz, except the filtered bean oil, the mustard and hot sauce varieties make up for it though.

>>19098252
I'd probably just eat em straight outta there with some nice acidic hot sauce on call to be honest.

>>19096439
>cockroaches of the sea

Fell for the deenz meme and was left incredibly underwhelmed. I don’t think I’ll be having them again any time soon

Got some canned salmon, desu. What should I do? Thinking of making salmon patties, desu.

Anyone tried these before? Just grabbed a couple tins to try. Not sure how I feel about the cartoon fish having fuck me eyes, and dick sucking lips.

>>19098937
Bela is okay, I used to buy them when I lived near a sprouts.

I usually get King Oscar

>>19096439
BOUGHT THESE FROM RIBETO GYOMU ON SALE

NOT BAD

>>19098252
AWESOME DEENZ. GREAT QUALITY AND GOOD SIZE.

JUST BEWARE IF YOU ONLY PLAN ON EATING HALF OF THEM OR SO,

WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OUT THE OIL LEVEL WILL DROP AND THE TOPS WILL BE EXPOSED TO AIR.

EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE BIG AND ITS A LOT TO EAT EAT THEM ALL IN ONE OR TWO DAYS.

OR TOP UP THE OIL AGAIN IF YOU HAVE SOME.

PROBABLY THE BEST DEENZ IVE HAD THOUGH.

>>19098937
GOOD BRAND ONE OF MY FAVORITES

spinoff thread
>>19099788

Got these, wanna try other brands though.

Seems most deenz enjoyers are US / NA based so I'm always left a bit confused by the brands mentioned since we have none of these here.
Where I live we basically only have NURI sardines + other portuguese ones in the same style (Olive Oil, Spiced Olive Oil or Spicy Tomato sauce). Or the super cheap ones in rapeseed or sunflower seed oil without skin which I basically just use for cooking pasta sauces.
I like the NURI ones but in the past I could get them for as cheap as 2€ on sale but now I rarely see them under 3€ and their standard price of like 3,80€. There are also off-brand ones by the supermarket brands that are in the same style but those are also easily 1.5x the price they used to be. Used to get them for under 1,50€.

Any other EU-based anons got tips on European deenz meta? Honestly I shouldn't complain about the NURI price since I saw they go for around 5€ elsewhere but at the current price it's one of the most expensive things I can eat on bread. I can even get a decent chorizo or Spanish jamón for less. There are still the really inexpensive ones but those can't really be eaten by themselves. Anyone got deenz recipes? I've already eaten my fill of pasta with deenz in spicy tomato sauce and fisherman's eggs? In those the lower quality ones can be used pretty freely.

>>19099872
esoteric euro deenz

>>19096439
Pic rel is my favorite. They go great with black beans and pears, easily my favorite meal.

>>19099872
Even though Nuri is from Portugal it seems to be more of an American thing if that makes sense. My girlfriend is Portuguese and she'd never heard of Nuri, but she knew of Ortiz which is a Spanish luxury brand which seems to be quite common around Europe.

Honestly though I feel like buying luxury brands defeats the whole point, which is that deenz are meant to be cheap.

>>19100023
How much do you pay for deenz?
Here it's basically either garbage tier in sunflower / rapeseed oil for about 1€ or Nuri and similar style in spiced olive oil for about 3€ with not much in between. Yes, I get that Nuri is an overhyped export brand but the same style "off-brand" alternatives are not much cheaper and not quite as good.
Basically any other Portuguese brand is even more expensive because only specialty stores sell them while Nuri you can find in standard supermarkets.
On the internet I also haven't much in the way of alternatives. Which is why I wanted to know if other EU anons could recommend something.
I asked Portuguese friends and they mostly talked about fresh sardines, not really tinned fish in general. Makes sense if you live at the ocean there isn't much reason to eat tinned fish when the fresh ones are inexpensive and readily available. Friend did say he knew the city where Nuri comes from is known for canning industry. I looked into it and it seems Nuri is their export brand while the same cannery produces a different brand for domestic consumption. So take that as you will

>>19100057
I'm in England and I think we have a great deenz selection here. You can get a cheap tin in water/oil/tomato for about 40p like this: https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/258574380.. Or you can get a nice tin of flavoured sprats for about £1: https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/300601199.. This is usually my go-to everyday choice.

We do also get premium brands like King Oscar and Brunswick but I find they're no better than the supermarket's own premium selection but for double the price. If I really want to treat myself I get a tin of Ortiz tuna but it's usually like £3 minimum for a tin.

Obviously it's hard to give recommendations if you don't actually say what country you're living in. The options in Ireland are going to be completely different from the options in Latvia.

Live at little and splurge on the portuguese sardines.
you're worth it

>>19100076
I live in Austria.

>>19100076
those dirt cheap tesco ones can be pretty nasty though. maybe they're better used for cooking or i just got bad luck.
but their finest range is good or the cheaper ranges in other supermarkets, the waitrose own brand at 65p have been totally decent in my experience. and all the mackerel ones i've tried are pretty good usually around 80p.
fork out for john west skippers if you want that more expensive little sprats but only 1.65.

>>19096439
What are things you can use deenz with apart from eating them from a can? Salads? Fish soup? Chowder? Frying them?

>>19098386
Please try to have an original thought for once in your life and stop basing your personality off of 4chan

>>19099867
If you can, try the one with jalapeno slices. So damn good

>>19100657
I like to use deenz in pasta. Long noodles preferably. After I make the pasta I cook it in a pan for a few minutes with olive oil, garlic, onion, and the deenz. I then add spices and herbs like basil, parsley, oregano, black pepper, red pepper/chili flakes and salt in the last minute or two of cooking. Top with a bunch of Parmesan, asiago, and capers. It's fuckin delicious

>>19100682
That sounds fucken' brilliant! CK can cook!

>>19100699
If you try it out I hope you enjoy it, anon

>>19100682
just made something similar. subbed capers for green olives and put in some diced anchovies cos i had them. tasty stuff

Nuri for dinner

>>19096439
Is it true that

Deenz :|
Jap deenz :O

I've never had Japdeenz before.

What crackers does /deenz/ prefer? Nabisco may claim that their saltines are PREMIUM, but they're outclassed in virtually every way by these Suzie's brand saltines. Better flavor, better texture, and they come in individual packets of 10 crackers which is basically the perfect amount to me for one tin of deenz. Bonus, the individual packets fit perfectly in the cardboard box that a lot of deenz are shipped in, so you can take out the tin, and put the crackers in there to give them a little protection if they're in a backpack or something. It won't stop them from getting crushed, but it helps keep them from breaking apart too much.

any ausfaglians tried these from Woolies? I was expecting them to be shit since it was store-brand but they turned out pretty gud.
>firmer and less mushy than sardine
>milder flavour
>smokier than king oscar, more like a kipper in taste

im feinding gonna have to crack a can

>>19100682
That sounds fucking awesome.

>>19102640
These will change your life

>>19098252
Ortiz is top quality!

>>19098937
I've been disappointed the last couple times I had Bela.

>>19102679
these are damn tasty,go well with crackers or on toast

>>19103801
>West Coast IPA
>peeled cucumber slices
Cringe

>>19102633
we dont have anything Japanese here, except those meme drinks with the marble in them

>Try deenz
>Tastes like exactly like tuna, but more disturbing since it's the whole animal and I'm too milquetoast
>Not even Frank's Red Hot and Takis Ridges Crisps can help make it more appetizing

I failed you, deenzsisters

>>19102571
Deenz AND chovies? You're a fishy person, anon.

>>19104242
That's alright anon. Why not try using deenz in a Fisherman's eggs recipe? That's my favorite way to eat deenz. And you mash up the deenz so they're not whole shaped anymore.

>>19096439
How would a grown-up ask this?

>>19096439
Anyone else worried that eating so much smoked sardines is bad for you? It’s carcinogenic due to being smoked.

let me guess you need more?

>>19100682
Parm and Asiago?
Why both?

>>19104278
I'll give it a go

>>19104242
Can buy filet without skin and bones. I like them less but they are more entry-level.

>>19104505
Franks red hot is great to top it with when you're done

>>19096439
I'm thinking I should have a whisky and deenz dinner while watching The Lighthouse (the superior 2016 version), for added mood. At night, obvs.

>>19096446
What happened last time?

>>19096439
I don't give a fuck if it's a fishing bait, I'M gonna EAT them deenz cans, especially those drenched in olive oil and spicy spices

>>19096439
deenz nutz lmaooooo fuckin gotem

>>19105192
Fuck off Dr.Dre jr

>>19104494
why not both?

You guys were bigging up King Oscar and I don't get it. Bought these and didn't really like them, their mackerel in tomato is way better.
Is the one in olive oil better?

>>19103801
>I've been disappointed the last couple times I had Bela.
Agreed, actually I only had it once but expected a bit better for the price and being Portuguese.

>>19105685

Yeah I think they're shit too, maybe because they're cheap people like them

Yup I am a bit of a deener myself, never participated in these threads. Yuro.

King Oscar is high quality but I dont prefer them. They are good but are just a bit too high end imo. Doesnt give that comfy deen feel. Olive oil is best, virgin olive oil type is better. The tomato one isnt good, I generally dont like tomato sardines.

The store brand deens are much better I feel, at least over here. According to the cans its the same fish and likely fished in the same areas. The fish themselves are larger, which I guess is considered lower quality, but I prefer larger pieces both for taste and consistency.

Lately Ive been trying out baltic sardines which they sell in some stores now for Ukranian refugees I guess. Really tasty, I recommend them. Cans are round and huge, with lots of of sardines in them HOWEVER the sardines are smoked which gives them a different taste. It took a few tries but now I honestly prefer the smoked taste. Ill get some pictures next time I buy these, I dont remember what the brand is called.

>>19105685
Mediterranean, dijon mustard, and jalepeno are my favorite King Oscar's. Their tomato sauce has soybean oil which is dissapointing and kind of confusing since it's the only one that has it as far as I know.

>>19105685
King Oscar is shit though, /ck/ is just poor.

>>19105838
Yeah my local slavstore has the baltic sardines as well, they're nice. also get the riga sprats those are bomb.
I did notice a lot of them come in sneed oils though, you have to look to make sure you get one that comes in olive oil
>>19104278
the only problem i have with fisherman's eggs is that if you're having non deenzpilled company over any time in the next few days after you make them, your place will 100% smell strongly of deenz no matter how high you run your stovetop fan.

>>19096439
Mixed deenz with mayo, red onion and parmesan cheese. Slothered it in a loaf of ciabatta bread, simple as

go away, sardines aren't cool you shill

>Buying deenz in SOY oil....

>>19104494
I just like cheese, anon. Plus I like the big bits of asiago with the little bits of parm

>>19102622
nice pickled on's anon

>>19106124
Sardines in tomato sauce are the best esp on bread.

I fucking love sprats.

How often do you guys eat deenz?

I've been putting deenz in my pasta sauces. Real good imo

>>19106126
it's alright, I got undercarriage to spare

Anyone ever tried one of these?

>>19106886
He looks like he's holding a fish like a sword, so is it a swordfish?

I'm really worried about the microplastics desu

>>19106995
Don't buy sardines from Southeast Asia and it's a non-issue. Sardines don't live very long on average, and they pretty much exclusively eat plankton so they are one of the cleanest fish you can eat.

>>19106669
What kind? I normally do a spicy tomato sauce with deenz, black olives and capers.
Best way to use inexpensive lower quality deenz.
Also add anchovies to every tomato sauce, thank me later.

Bought some deenz at my local supermarket. The spiced ones by their own brand (clever) were pretty disappointing.
Compared to the standard Nuri / whatever Portuguese ones in spiced oil they were missing the bay leaf which was surprisingly noticeable.
The vegetables were also smaller. The oil was also not that flavorful and slightly bitter which is typical for lower quality olive oil.
Considering they aren't THAT much cheaper than the premium brands when they go on sale I think it's worth to pay extra in this case.
The brand mackerel was actually cheaper than this budget choice cause they had a 30% off deal.

>>19099895
>not golden smoked
>ishygddt

>>19106634
2-3 times a week.
>>19107602
My store doesn't carry those, I've never seen them before.

i've been eating pic related

mixed in ramen and on a sandwich (w/ a little ranch, a little mayo, old bay and pickles) it makes a choice lunch

>>19096439
so. I like deens. I never had them as a kid and when my grandma opened up a can of large sardines in tomato sauce it was the best fucking thing I've ever eaten. I could not get enough but my family had an aversion to canned foods so without my grandma to bring the contraband to my house, I lived without until I moved out.

> be me in college with no income
> just finished finals and want to treat myself and celebrate my independence
> oh shit. Maybe I can treat myself to some DEENZ
> check the grocery and they fucking have it
> glee.jpg
> crack that baby open and slap it on some toast
> ittastessogood
> only ate one so I could save the leftovers for more deenz sessions
> next time prepping, notice little spirals falling out
> spices? look closely
> anisakis, dead and coiled
> it's in the sauce
> it's in the fish
> cannot take any piece out of the can that doesn't have little strings or spirals on it
> absolute disgust
> absolute disgust?
> love for deenz trumps all
> eat with fork and toast instead of on a sandwich, so I can pick out the little worms
> wrap up the leftovers so I can have one last deenz session

love wins

>>19108463
forgot to post the kind I got
pic related

>>19105915
Agreed. I never get the tomato version because I like to use the left over, seasoned olive oil to make mayo or use in something else.
Mediterranean has been my go to for a few years,

>>19106634
3-4 times a week. My health has greatly improved after adding them to my diet many years ago.

>>19108463
You're insane.
Keep on soaring you glorious bastard.

r8 my dinner brothers

>>19109111

>product of thailand
>product of china

I'd rather starve

>>19109116
ballin

cheap local ones in chili oil. pretty based

>>19104489
my nigga

>>19104489
Yes. I prefer the bones and the skins, and I prefer mine to be in a tin instead of the easy peel system they have. Also quality of Season deenz has gone downhill. They used to use EVOO. Now they use the cheapest gutter olive oil possible. It's also subhuman morrocans handling them in the sweltering heat. The more processed the Deen, the more humans that have touched it. If you subsist on these you're bound to get health issues.

>>19108463
You can at least cook it
If you like the tomato sauce one so much you can just mash them into pasta sauce and pretend it's a spaghetti

>>19100057
not a EU anon but I got these at a euro importer shop and they're really good

visited a swedish anon a month ago and got me some royal deenz

>>19110967
and a püack of these because apparently they just took some disorientated old man from the streets, glued a beard on his face and made him the deenz master. Havent tried either of them yet as my respect for both of the pictured gentleman is too big.

>>19110021
this cat make me sad

how can he drink

>>19110971
fuck forgot pic

>>19110977
>>19110967
swedish deenz have gotta be good. the aesthetic of just slapping some old dude on the front is fun too.

Higher-end deenz brands are always bigger than I'd like- KO gold in OO are easily my favorite. Any nicer offerings that are as small or even smaller?

>>19111135
Can someone explain how king Oscar is a higher end brand to me when everything they make is so cheap and shit tasting?

>>19111336
I didn't mean KO is high end, I mean "too big" is my problem with most high end deenz and I'd love to try something nicer than KO but around that size.

>>19105998
That's true, the smell can be pungent and lasting. I found that cooking my Fisherman's eggs in the oven as opposed to in a frying pan helps to reduce the odor. It doesn't linger as long either.
Thankfully my wife loves deenz too so when I cook with deenz she doesn't mind the smell

>>19108463
Ugh, that's disgusting. You are truly a devoted deenz lover, anon. I hope that doesn't happen to you again

>>19096439
Stir-fried with tomatos, garlic, onions, & pasta.

>>19111398
There are some to be had, just look for cans that aren't labeled to have 4/5 etc.
In my experience with nicer canneries they will label the cans that have larger fish in them and offer a choice between smaller ones and bigger ones.

Am I supposed to just mash them up to put them on crackers?

>>19112098
No need to mash them, that's what chewing is for.

>>19110967
Visiting an anon sounds spooky.
How did you keep your sphincter intact?

>>19112278

>>19100667
You ever get tired of being called a faggot?

>>19112655
>>19100667

>>19102640
>and
Miltons' Everything Multigrain. They're legit tasty enough to eat on their own, big enough for a few bites, stay together and just really compliment the fish well regardless of what exact fish it is.

>>19110344
that's a good idea, I'll try that next time.