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Title: Carob
Post by: tribalelder on July 30, 2009, 20:53:03 PM

Our Turkish neighbours have just given us a plateful of Carob pods....they are not the fresh ones you can buy on the market, these are rock hard as though they have been baked and have a shiny appearance. Any ideas on how to use them, I don't want to lose face and go back the neighbours and ask them! :)

Title: Carob
Post by: Ian on July 30, 2009, 21:59:39 PM

Brian - 72 different things to do with Carob Pods - surely you should be able to rustle something up for Ann with all these ideas - for a change  ;)

http://www.cooks.com/rec/search/0,1-0,carob,FF.html

Just noticed it is 118 things - finishing with: SEMI-SWEETENED CAROB SYRUP - you'll be in the kitchen all week  8)

Title: Carob
Post by: Gorgeous_bird on July 30, 2009, 22:28:46 PM

I just chew on them - a bit like an old fashioned licorice stick. Quite sweet.

Title: Carob
Post by: tribalelder on July 31, 2009, 05:44:06 AM

Thanks Ian but sadly all 118 recipes call for Carob in some prepared Form....not dealing with the actual pods themselves. :)

Title: Carob
Post by: tribalelder on July 31, 2009, 05:51:46 AM

Thanks GB.....these are so hard they would deny my Black and Decker drill let alone chewing.:D  I have just soaked one overnight in water to see if they would soften up but the only effect was to colour the water slightly....so back to the drawing board. Web searches come up with recipes galore but virtually no mention of dealing with the pods :)

Title: Carob
Post by: KKOB on July 31, 2009, 06:58:03 AM

Try searching for recipes containing Locust Beans as that's the more common name for Carob Beans.

The pods are mostly used as animal feed.

The seeds / beans can be given to dogs as a treat because they taste like chocolate but aren't harmful to them.

The pods can be eaten in moderation, but eating too much will "clear you out".

I've probably mentioned this before but Carob Beans were originally used as the standard to weigh precious stones and metals and it's where the modern day "Carat" originates from.

Title: Carob
Post by: tribalelder on July 31, 2009, 08:07:30 AM

Thanks Alan...Searched under Locust Bean but it is basically cross referencing the info I found under Carob. There are references to the fresh pod but nothing on the rock hard buggers I've got:D

Title: Carob
Post by: KKOB on July 31, 2009, 08:33:27 AM

Feed 'em to someone's goats then mate !

Title: Carob
Post by: tribalelder on July 31, 2009, 12:34:22 PM

In view of your comment "Clear you out" I would worry that with those rock hard seeds someone may get shot:D