Topic: CBM Chicken Madras & CBM Chicken Vindaloo.

[fried]

I made the vindaloo last night almost to spec (no potatoes). It produced a really good dish.

I've been convinced that jar bought minced ginger had a funny after-taste and this recipe gave me an excuse to miss it out. I don't know if I'll use it again it was better without. Apart from that it's almost identical to my own recipe.

[Peripatetic Phil]

Some (but not all) minced ginger in a jar contains vinegar as preservative; that would certainly impact the flavour.  Other brands may use citric acid, which may have a less noticeable effect.

** Phil.

[fried]

I'm not convinced it's the vinagar, but the ginger itself, I've changed brands a few times, but I always notice the same background taste. I never have the same problem when I use fresh ginger.

[littlechilie]

I made the vindaloo last night almost to spec (no potatoes). It produced a really good dish.

I've been convinced that jar bought minced ginger had a funny after-taste and this recipe gave me an excuse to miss it out. I don't know if I'll use it again it was better without. Apart from that it's almost identical to my own recipe.

Hi Fried, your correct in what your saying about adapting as most BIR recipes have evolved from one standard template! Different businesses just make a small adjustment, this can bring a big change in a dish. 

We all adapt and tweak dishes to suit our pallet, this is a good thing and the advantage of the home chef.

It's just great that we all have this passion for cooking.

In the past I have used shop brought G+G paste, I also experienced the tang you have mentioned. My only advice is to try cooking out the G+G for longer and make sure it's fresh ginger.

[fried]

I have a May full of bank holidays (in France) so I'll have to do a taste test using fresh vs jarred. I use jarred just as a convenience when I can't be bothered making my own (which is often during the week).

I did a second test on the vindaloo and it was very good, I'll check out the Madras soon. I just have something complicated to attempt first...