Hector has to return to Glasgow today, a seventeen day stint at home awaits, how to cope? Checking out of t’Travelodge at 11.45, I walked the fifty metres or so to the City Market. No wonder I did not see the Goat Curry yesterday, it is located immediately next stall to my intended venue for today – Viva Goa (Stall 110, City Market, Peterborough PE1 1QG). Yesterday, Craig and Yvonne were sitting outside Viva Goa, distracted, I did not see the – Naz – Stall which clearly has Goat Curry advertised.
Today I was promised Fish Curry which Craig described yesterday as being – Excellent. The Menu states this has a Tomato and Tamarind base, so hopefully would be significantly different from the Mutton Curry which was simply, just Curry.
Mein Host, Daniel, was happy to pose for yet another photo for Curry-Heute, just how obliging is he? Hopefully all will note the Blog entry for Viva Goa on the LG.
You’re a professional – remarked Daniel.
It completes the Link.
The Fish Curry was ordered with another can of Tango Apple,
The Bill
£6.00 for the lot.
Fifteen minutes – I was advised, I knew it would come in less than this. Spice Level was discussed, I asked for – Above Medium, and can I have more Salt. The lack of Seasoning in the Mutton Curry was my main criticism. Today I knew it would be served in a polystyrene container, I was ready for this.
Craig, Yvonne, Neil and Mags walked past whilst I waited. They knew I was here for Fish Curry, else I would have been sitting metres away at Naz, their turn next year. The Sun was beating down at Noon, I have not felt this since Greece, to say the Summer of 2017 has been – Crap – is Hector being polite. Seventeen more days until I can escape to the warmth of The Continent.
Once again, the Curry was served with Sliced Carrots, a piece of Broccoli and a Soupçon of Chilli Paste. The Masala did not appear to be different from that which accompanied the Mutton Curry, from the first fork-full – Wow! Fish Curry!
Good stuff – said a random passer by.
Topped with Onion today, I thought, until I tasted it. Can Hector not tell the differentiate between Cabbage and Onion? Cabbage-Heute, Cabbage-Gestern?
The Slab of White Fish was broken up with the fork and mixed through the Masala and Rice, I would have to ask what this – Masala Fish – actually was. The Flavour was – full on. Perhaps this was down to the Seasoning being Perfect, or was it simply the presence of the Fish? I have had some bland Fish Curry, this was the antithesis, Excellent – as Craig had stated. I could see traces of Stems, and Micro-leaves, Coriander. The Spice Level was sufficient before I spread the Chilli Paste, I should have let alone, it was better without. Once more the Broccoli and Carrots played the role of – Interesting Vegetables.
Daniel came out from behind his Stall to ask the customary question.
It’s night and day compared to yesterday, this is Wonderful, it’s difficult to get a good Fish Curry, Chefs are afraid the Fish will break up whilst it is cooked.
Daniel claimed that being from Goa where Fish Curry is abundant, he knows how to cook Fish.
Hector needs to spend a week in Goa. Marg, when?
The Fish – Tilapia, how often does Hector eat – Fresh Water – Fish?
… and where is the close-up of the Fish Curry? You may well ask…
The Aftermath
I bade farewell:
See you next year.
That’s a long time – was the reply.
We could be mob handed, the early man will catch – The Fish Curry.