Ok Jb here is my results, I found the base very easy to put together and was a little unsure about the veg ingredients being cooked together.
I proceeded as instructions and also needed to add water many times during the first stage of cooking but I left my lid half of to reduce.
After 2 hours it was clear to me the base was a long way from cooked so I added the spice and toms the cooked hard for another hour.
I remember u saying times u were not 100% on time, after 3 hours I could smell the base was cooked and it smelt wonderful.
At this point I blended still on the heat then simmered 30 mins while I added your sizzle, to be honest I wasn't sure it needed this as my flavour was already there after 3 hours hard boil.
I have now simmered for another hour so total cooking time is over 4 hours for me, the sizzle flavour has blended in well and is now undetectable..
My opinion is purely of the base flavour as my sense of smell is shot after the cooking, my wife just asked me what's cooking as it's making her hungry !! This is indeed very good news!
The taste is sweet and Unami it's there alright ;0) I know as u do this is from the proper cooking of the onions, it's a Wonderful flavour and I could sit down and tuck in to a big bowl of this base.
Photo1
before blending after 3 hours of cooking!
Photo2
finished base not yet diluted, I have no concerns about using this to cook with on Friday and will post more then.
My camera is a bit saturated but the colour is a nice light orange.
Many thanks.
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