Freezing - Tips and Quick Questions thread

comping_cat

I have some fresh basil in my freezer at the moment, i just washed it and stuck it into a bag, then froze it. When im ready to use it, i crush it up before it defrosts and it saves chopping it later!!! Ive let herbs defrost before using, and if cooking them, ive put them straight into a recipe too, from frozen!!!

squeaky

Hi redballon,

This is another good post for our Quick questions thread so I've added it in.

Just to let everyone know, there are quite a lot of threads in the Cooking section of the MEGA Index sticky listed under "Freezing" which I hope that you all find quite useful.

HTH

redballoon_2

ohh thanks Squeaky!

is it best to keep it in a tub in the fridge or freeze it then?

the recipie needs whole leaves not chopped but i dont suppose it makes much difference

squeaky

Most people just chop them finely and then squish them into an ice cube tray. You can bag them once frozen and then just add an ice cube's worth to your recipe when needed.

They will freeze whole with no problem, but then you've got to find a way to separate enough out for your recipe if they settle into one big lump.

tawnyowls

gentlepurr wrote:

quick question re freezing apples. i have looked on the sites you recommended queenie, but they say use ascorbic acid for freezing apples (just in chunks or slices, to be cooked when thawed) i'm sure i've soaked them in salt water before drying off and freezing, but i can't remember!

Ascorbic acid's just Vitamin C - used to stop the apple slices going brown. You can buy AA in powder form, but it's usually easier just to dip them in lemon juice.

Heth_2

I want to make some Naan bread in my new Panasonic 253 this evening, but as there are only two of us we won't be eating all of them. Can I freeze the leftovers? And if so should I freeze the dough before cooking or freeze the cooked naan breads? Thanks

squeaky

Yep! Freezing the cooked naan will be fine. You can freeze the dough if you like, but I always think I get better results freezing cooked.


Anyway - this would be a good query for our quick freezing questions thread so I'll add it on to the end.

alykhalil

I am not sure if this is the right place to put this thread on but can anyone pls let me know if, lets say some chiken or beef curry is frozen, then defrosted so that i have half of it and freeze the remaining again...can this be done ? whats the best option in this case ? coz i make curry's in a lot for 5-7 days...whats the best best...

cheers all

Peem

alykhalil wrote:

I am not sure if this is the right place to put this thread on but can anyone pls let me know if, lets say some chiken or beef curry is frozen, then defrosted so that i have half of it and freeze the remaining again...can this be done ? whats the best option in this case ? coz i make curry's in a lot for 5-7 days...whats the best best...

cheers all

I wouldn't do this - others may think differently. But I think it's v. dangerous to defrost food and then refreeze.

I think you'd be better off freezing your curry in individual portions (or one meal size if there's more than one of you - ie 2 portions for 2 , 3 for 3, etc). Then pull out what you need for one meal and leave the rest in the freezer.

alykhalil

Peem wrote:

I wouldn't do this - others may think differently. But I think it's v. dangerous to defrost food and then refreeze.

I think you'd be better off freezing your curry in individual portions (or one meal size if there's more than one of you - ie 2 portions for 2 , 3 for 3, etc). Then pull out what you need for one meal and leave the rest in the freezer.

cheers mate...i did hear from a mate what you said but just wanted to confirm it..thks again...will make small portions..but i already have 7 days meal all frozen in 1 pot...so what can i do now..or do i de-frost it, have 1 days meal and chuck the other 6 days meal....??? i'd hate to do that though seeing how many kids and people are dying without food in world.