the takeaway secret

BlimusOreilly

Made the sweet and sour chicken balls tonight (we also have the hard-to-please in-laws staying) and it was a success with everyone! Would perhaps leave some of the sugar out of teh sauce - it was very, very sweet.

Steel_2

Bought the book on Wednesday and did the lamb donor kebab tonight.

OMG!!

It was soooooo good! I couldn't believe how easy the recipe was.

Even hubby was a bit taken aback when he tasted it. He thought it was spot on.

The cats were all over us trying to get some too

Clutterfree

Made us all Big Macs last night. They were spot on!
I think I needed to make the burgers a bit thinner (you can't see them in my pic as they'd shrunk!). I didn't use sesame seed buns either as DS2 isn't keen on them. I need to find some different buns next time as I used Warburtons sliced bread rolls but they were just too soft and were collapsing towards the end! TBH I think it is the Special Burger Sauce that made it so like a McD's.

elf06

Clutterfree wrote: »

Made us all Big Macs last night. They were spot on!
I think I needed to make the burgers a bit thinner (you can't see them in my pic as they'd shrunk!). I didn't use sesame seed buns either as DS2 isn't keen on them. I need to find some different buns next time as I used Warburtons sliced bread rolls but they were just too soft and were collapsing towards the end! TBH I think it is the Special Burger Sauce that made it so like a McD's.

Can I ask - how easy were these to make or were they a big of a faff?? I keep thinking about it but the sauce looks like it might be a bit fiddly to make and I'm not sure which rolls to use for the best so have avoided trying so far :rotfl:
I do love them though and on the odd occaision we can get to the golden arches (none even remotely close) then this is what I go for!!

Clutterfree

elf06 wrote: »

Can I ask - how easy were these to make or were they a big of a faff?? I keep thinking about it but the sauce looks like it might be a bit fiddly to make and I'm not sure which rolls to use for the best so have avoided trying so far :rotfl:
I do love them though and on the odd occaision we can get to the golden arches (none even remotely close) then this is what I go for!!

They were more of a faff than the usual cheese burgers I make from scratch!
TBH the sauce was pretty easy - just mayo, mustard, ketchup and chopped gherkin - mix together, then leave in fridge for an hour. I have a mini food processor so I used that to finely chop the gherkins and then I whizzed it all together in there although that wasn't really necessary as that could be done in a bowl.

I also used my mini F/P to finely chop the onion.
The time consuming bit was shaping the burgers - you then have to leave them in the fridge for at least an hour. I hadn't read the recipe before so dinner was a bit later than usual! I usually make my own burgers anyway but I suppose you could use shop bought to save time. :eek:

I would certainly do them again. As with anything, once you've done it once it gets quicker and easier.
Just need to find the perfect buns now. (Don't we all...?);)

elf06

Clutterfree - thanks for that. I'm fine with making the burgers and chilling as I make my own aswell but also do the breakfast muffins from this book. I find it easier to make them the day before and chill overnight tbh. Really need to give them a go - wasnt sure about the finely chopped onion part but I think I am picturing the originals too much and should just stop thinking and do

As for the search for the perfect buns - if you find them you'll need to share the secret

jammy_dodger

elf06 wrote: »

Can I ask - how easy were these to make or were they a big of a faff?? I keep thinking about it but the sauce looks like it might be a bit fiddly to make and I'm not sure which rolls to use for the best so have avoided trying so far :rotfl:
I do love them though and on the odd occaision we can get to the golden arches (none even remotely close) then this is what I go for!!

http://www.lakeland.co.uk/quarter-pounder-burger-press/F/keyword/burger/product/10481_10501 this may be useful i use it for sausage patties to

elf06

jammy_dodger wrote: »

http://www.lakeland.co.uk/quarter-pounder-burger-press/F/keyword/burger/product/10481_10501 this may be useful i use it for sausage patties to

Thanks for the link - I'm ok with the burger/sausage part though as I quite often make my own bugers

JulieGeorgiana

Clutter free... I've made food from the book many times now... did you shred your lettuce?

I found grating lettuce really works well... my box grater had a slicer slide (as opposed to normal grating) and I find that works a treat in making it lovely and fine just like you would get from the takeaway!

JulieGeorgiana

jammy_dodger wrote: »

http://www.lakeland.co.uk/quarter-pounder-burger-press/F/keyword/burger/product/10481_10501 this may be useful i use it for sausage patties to

NO!!!! Do you know how long I have wanted one of these... and you just put temptation in my way!!!

Oh dear me!