Topic: freezing uncooked chicken tikka

[imustbedreamin]

hi all,

im planning on doing some chiken tikka this weekend and was wondering if i made a batch, could i freeze some of it (marinated but uncooked) or is this a no no.

as always, thanks in advance.

[Peripatetic Phil]

I can't think of any reason why not, so long as (a) it was not frozen in the first place, and (b) it was marinaded in the 'fridge, not at room temperature.  And of course, if it hasn't been in contact with E. coli at any time !

** Phil.

[imustbedreamin]

thanks phil,

it wont have any funny effect on the small amount of yoghurt as in CA's tikka recipe?

[Peripatetic Phil]

thanks phil,

it wont have any funny effect on the small amount of yoghurt as in CA's tikka recipe?

Ah, there I am afraid I can't help, not having any experience of that particular recipe.  But Cory Ander drops in from time to time, so he may be able to advise.

** Phil.

[artistpaul]

Hi

 Ive often frozen both CAs and Blades tikka following a 2 day marinade in the fridge cooler before freezing with absolutely no issues whatsoever.

 Ive also compared this method using both of the same recipies but not freezing before cooking - outcome? - no discernable difference

its actually the best way to have a continual big supply of long marinated tikka ready for cooking, only needs a defrost beforehand

Paul

[imustbedreamin]

thanks paul

[aloo aloo]

I freeze both tandoori and chicken tikka, and it is just as good as fresh, first of all make it all up as you normally would then marinade in fridge for 24 hours, then i seal it in air tight vacume bags and freeze it, when i am ready to use some i get it out about 6 hours before to defrost or i defrost it in warm water
Pete

[imustbedreamin]

cheers pete

[Razor]

Another theory is, place the meat in to the marinade and freeze straight away.  It will still penetrate the meat albeit at a much slower pace.

I have never done it this way myself, so I can't confirm it to be fact but it has been mentioned here before.

Hope that helps,

Ray