Topic: Re heating

[Vinda looo]

When you freeze your base sauce, then take it out to use. Is it better to let it defrost then heat or heat up from frozen, or does it make not make any difference.

[andy2295]

Hi,

From a personal opinion i would let it de-frost first.
Of course we dont freeze it but that is what i would do

Regards
Andy

[Curry King]

Usualy I get some sauce out at the same time as chicken breasts that are frozen so it actualy defrosts before being heated.  On occasion I have heated it up from frozen in a pan over a gentle heat and in all honesty I coudn't tell a difference.

cK

[Chilli Prawn]

It mat not apply to base, which is very mild anyway; but it does apply to the completed dishes.  It is the water that does the damage because it freezes quickly and damages the spices and the consistency.  You also tend to get more separation in the sauce.  So my advice (and I label all my stuff likewise) for what its worth is to let it defrost naturally in the fridge overnight, and warm it up very slowly on lowest heat, stirring occasionally, until you reach a minimum of 80 degrees C or piping hot as they say.

CP

[Vinda looo]

Thanks for that advice. Ive been taking it straight out the freezer and putting it straight in the microwave 5 mins its done.

[Mark J]

Always use the base hot and you should also reblend the sauce after freezing to get the same texture back

[Bangra]

sorry if this has been covered before , :-[

I have used a frozen batch of base gravy and reheated it to make a curry (and very nice it was too )

Can i now re freeze the rest of the curry or do i have to eat it now?

[Vinda looo]

Well I have, and been alright, but I wouldnt re freeze if the meat you put in your curry has previously been frozen. Other than that it should be ok, although it might affect the taste a bit.

[Mark J]

You can refreeze the final dish also, make sure you get it piping hot when reheated though

[Bangra]

Thanks for the replies, ill save some for next week