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Title: How long does base 'keep' in the freezer?
Post by: nai on April 21, 2010, 10:43 AM

Hi

How long can I freeze a base for? I've been told up to 2 weeks, but thought it was longer?

Thanks

Title: Re: How long does base 'keep' in the freezer?
Post by: chriswg on April 21, 2010, 12:09 PM

I usually keep mine in there for up to 3 months with no noticable consequences. It will also depend on the star rating of your freezer.

Title: Re: How long does base 'keep' in the freezer?
Post by: nai on April 21, 2010, 04:29 PM

Thanks Chris. I've no idea what star rating my freezer is. I'll make a month's worth and see how I get on, cheers.

Title: Re: How long does base 'keep' in the freezer?
Post by: Paul-B on April 22, 2010, 08:27 AM

I defrosted a litre of base I made over a year ago, it was delicious. I store my base mix in litre lots in self-seal heavy plastic bags from Sainsburys, carefully pressing out any air before I seal the bag.
Theoretically if you keep your base frozen it should be OK for many years as it cannot deteriorate.
Incidentally, as I love Thai food, I also store my fresh Makrut leaves in plastic bags in the freezer, and defrost only how many I use at a time, and I have yet to notice a loss of flavour or aroma when they're defrosted and torn across.

Title: Re: How long does base 'keep' in the freezer?
Post by: nai on April 22, 2010, 09:23 AM

Wow! A year? Well, that'll do me just fine, I can afford to make a bigger batch. Thanks Paul.