In my slow cooker today...

Penelope_Penguin

There's a shiny new thread here :T please post there from now on

Thanks, Penny. x

andygb

lbt wrote: »

Hi Andy

That sounds lovely. Did you make it up as you went along or was it from a recipe?

I fancy making a chicken curry and I have some tikka masala paste in the fridge but I am not sure what to add.

Today, I have an enoooooooooooooormous joint of gammon with some boiling water, onions, celery, carrots, peppercorns and bay leaves. It smells so lovely

Hi lbt,

yes, I sort of make it up as I go along. I started cooking a couple of years ago, and generally cook for my wife (she is working and I am not at the moment). I used to buy Pataks curry paste, but then tried to copy the flavours, which took a bit of time to master. I stocked up on the following:
Hot chilli powder
Turmeric powder
Cumin powder
Garam Masala powder
Tandoori Masala powder
Cardomon pods - green and the big black ones
I always have a good supply of large white onions, garlic bulbs, lemons and fresh coriander, and loads of tins of chopped tomatoes (cheap ones are fine).
I also use different types of lentils, because when you use them, they swell up and absorb water, so any sauce will thicken up.
I use all types of meat - chicken, lamb, braising steak, mince (for kofta - meatballs), except pork (the others seem to take on flavour better).
The next time I cook a curry - soon, I will try to post the exact details.

Andy

pammyj74

not really an SC question but dont know where else to ask it, I am going to attempt to make burgers with the kids tomorrow and want to use up all the mince so will make more than we can eat. would they be ok to freeze? and if so how would I reheat them again?
thanks

andygb

pammyj74 wrote: »

not really an SC question but dont know where else to ask it, I am going to attempt to make burgers with the kids tomorrow and want to use up all the mince so will make more than we can eat. would they be ok to freeze? and if so how would I reheat them again?
thanks

Pammy,

I would not reheat them, but simply put the raw mixture in a freezer bag and then defrost and cook it when you need it.
Only cook what you need to eat at any one time.
Having said that, I like to eat cold burgers in a sandwich, because I think the flavour is better, especially with some hot chilli sauce.

Then again, I am a bit of an animal.!;)

pammyj74

haha, thanks I did think about doing that anyway
another question (sorry) it says to put fresh breadcrumbs in it but how do i get them without a food processor? or can i just soak them in a stock (as read somewhere) rather than get them into crumbs.
You can tell I am not a cook at all!!!

Sui_Generis

Breadcrumbs = grate the bread, you don't need a processor. Its always easier with slightly dry bread so leave it out overnight if you can.

pammyj74

thanks sui x

fishcakes

In pot today home made pork meatballs. mmm delicious:D

Sui_Generis

Another sausage casserole - too much liquid though!