Topic: Advice - Making base without a blender ?

[solarsplace]

LOL

You guys carry on using your one pound fifty pound shop special stick blenders if you like

If you feel it does the job then splendid! - I had a cheap one when I began making bases and it was shite, just not man enough for the job. Yes it - eventually - it blended it, but it was a pain in the ass and the poor thing was getting dangerously hot.

I decided to spend just a small amount more and got one of these (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kenwood-Wizard-HB615-2-Speed-Blender/dp/B00023C4Z4/ref=sr_1_3?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1312454357&sr=1-3) - Not looked back since. Makes silky smooth base in a few short moments.

Cheers

[Razor]

Phil,

but who now thinks it might have been better to buy half-a-dozen Hong Kong versions at GBP 16-90 and just throw each one away after it has been used for a year !).

Think of the environment Mr Taylor ;D

[parker21]

hi guys you should get yourself a bamix here http://www.bamixblender.co.uk/products/Gordon-Ramsay-Titan-Plus-Bamix-Blender.html
it will turn semi skimmed milk into whipping cream in no time at all its that goood! the occassionally sell them on ideal tv channel, if you check out the instructional videos it looks like a pot ot base sauce ready for blending lol


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[Peripatetic Phil]

hi guys you should get yourself a bamix here http://www.bamixblender.co.uk/products/Gordon-Ramsay-Titan-Plus-Bamix-Blender.html
it will turn semi skimmed milk into whipping cream in no time at all its that goood! the occassionally sell them on ideal tv channel, if you check out the instructional videos it looks like a pot ot base sauce ready for blending lol

Motor :200 Watt

Hang on, hang on : the Gordon Ramsay blender has a 200W motor and costs GBP 144.99; the Amazon one has a 400W motor and costs GBP 22.99; and you are recommending the Gordon Ramsay model   Half the power and six times the price ?!  I avoid "celebrity chef" labels like the plague, but even ignoring my prejudices I can't see how the Gordon Ramsay model can be the better choice ...

** Phil.

[bilabonic]

Cheers guys.

How do i make a garlic and ginger paste from the fresh stuff without a liquidizer ?

I am doing the chewwycacca base.

[curryhell]

I'll stick to my trusty moulinex jug blender.  It blends any gravy to a nice smooth liquid, without any effort and barely gets warm - and has done so for many a year ;D  And it was cheap

[Ramirez]

Cheers guys.

How do i make a garlic and ginger paste from the fresh stuff without a liquidizer ?

I am doing the chewwycacca base.

I think you will struggle without a blender - might be best to just buy some pre-made puree instead for the time being.

I use one of these for my purees: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kenwood-CH180-Mini-Chopper-Watt/dp/B0000C6WPC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1312879583&sr=8-2

[bilabonic]

Cheers so when i see garlic puree or ginger puree it is fresh stuff. So i just need a mini blender to zap it.

 

[Ramirez]

Cheers so when i see garlic puree or ginger puree it is fresh stuff. So i just need a mini blender to zap it.

 

Yes, it's fresh garlic or ginger (or both) blended to a puree. You'll need either water or oil to help blend it - I use oil. Most people, if they're making their own garlic/ginger puree, will make a batch then put it into a jar in the fridge (topped up with oil to help preserve it). Alternatively, you can put the excess in the freezer and get some out as and when needed.

Essentially, you don't want to be making the puree every time to you come to make a curry (if that wasn't clear already).

For reference, I use this recipe: http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=3915.0

[bilabonic]

Thanks, just ordered the exact chopper you linked.

Do you use the exact weights as in link mate and do you cook yours ?

Also do you freeze or store in fridge ??

Cheers