the takeaway secret

wishicouldaffordit

Nicepeach wrote: »

After reading many recommendations on here for The Takeaway Secret I procured a copy from my library (will purchase soon, thanks for the tip regarding The Works having it for £1.99 - will visit my local store asap to see if they have it in stock - nothing listed on-line).

I tried the recipe for the Southern Fried Chicken but as I don't have a deep fat fryer I used a chip basked in a heavy saucepan & heated the oil in this. I had to cook the chicken in three batches as I could only fit two pieces of chicken into the basket at a time. The first batch was OK, followed recipe meticulously turning temp down from high/med to med and even timed the cooking as I do tend to overdo things until they look done! But the 2nd batch was a little overcooked and the 3rd was almost burnt & the chicken only just cooked inside.

Wondered if anyone had tried to oven bake this recipe instead of deep frying? Really don't like using hot fat & also makes house smell even if kitchen door kept closed & extractor on full.

On the plus side, served it with the potato wedge & coleslaw from the book and these were both lovely (made coleslaw previous day as instructed in recipe!).

Yes I ovenbaked mine - lightly greased tray hot oven, worked a treat.

Nicepeach

:j Thanks very much wishicouldaffordit.

Thought it might work but didn't want to waste time, effort & chicken so thought would just ask.

What temperature did you use and for approx how long please? As I said I do tend to overdo things until they look coloured & done! I have an electric fan oven, would 210 be too hot?

Thanks again, really useful getting feedback.

Kate72

lb29 wrote: »

Was this in store? I can't seem to find it on-line, could you post a link?

I bought my copy from my local Works store; I don't know whether they are selling it online or not.

wishicouldaffordit

Nicepeach wrote: »

:j Thanks very much wishicouldaffordit.

Thought it might work but didn't want to waste time, effort & chicken so thought would just ask.

What temperature did you use and for approx how long please? As I said I do tend to overdo things until they look coloured & done! I have an electric fan oven, would 210 be too hot?

Thanks again, really useful getting feedback.

I think I did gas 5 for about 35-40 minutes, so about 180 or 190C. Fan oven may be a bit quicker - just check juices run clear with a skewer and they will be fine.

daska

Kate72 wrote: »

I bought my copy from my local Works store; I don't know whether they are selling it online or not.

it's not on-line. I just remembered my amazon order and worked out how long I'd been waiting for this to arrive and it's too late to complain now!

anniemf2508

just made the philly cheese steak for dinner and it was a total hit

a_sav

sleepy-lady wrote: »

I noticed today that The Works is selling the book for £1.99 - hope this is helpful to someone.

Thanks for the tip I bought a few copies for friends as I am getting fed up of asking them back for the lent copy

The chinese section is so well thumbed as it is all very yummy:o

hopefulshell07

I have tried my local The Works but they had never heard of it! :-( I scoured the shelves just in case but no luck for me.

ambercam

OH and I are on an economy drive and have agreed not go out for a meal for the next 6 months, so I've just ordered a copy from ebay, using paypal funds I got from Slicethepie.... in keeping with the MSE way :j

Raksha

I found the elusive Onion Granules in Tesco Bletchley yesterday.