Topic: Back to Base-ics

[loveitspicy]

Back to Base-ics

This is the way we make the base gravy and I will not make it any other way now

[solarsplace]

Hi Rich

Superb post there! the gravy pre-blend with the deep rich colour oil on the top looks fantastic. (Not saying that any of the other pictures don't look great too btw )

The chickens that you boil in / for the stock - do you then used / treat the meat as pre-cooked and use it in your curries?

Edit: My stupid - you wrote 'chicken carcases' not whole chickens....

Thanks

[loveitspicy]

Ha ha ha - solarsplace youve just made me laugh - i do the same you know read a post then suddenly it clicks what has been written - the cooked chicken carcasses actually go to some stray dogs down the road  they love em!

Thanks for the comments re the post

best, Rich

[Micky Tikka]

I think its a great idea to add the carcases, must  improve the flavour Ive even  tried putting wine in mine to add depth may be next beer .  Perfet combo Beer and a curry !

[Unclefrank]

If anybody wants to try a base with a chicken carcass.

http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=5674.0

I've made Madras, Bhuna, Ceylon, Dopiaza, Jalfrezi, Dhansak with this base and was quite surprised with the results, very nice tasting curries.
Give it a go.
Nice pictures by the way loveitspicy, nicely presented.
Cheers.

[loveitspicy]

Thank you Unclefrank

i didnt realise you use a carcase as well - I think its the only way to go to get a full flavour in the curry - i think i heard Julian mention something about adding chicken stock on one of his dishes - if its already in the base you dont have to add it

best, Rich

[Micky Tikka]

funny how one thing leads to another chicken wings.Jamie Olivers perfect gravey involves roasting chicken wings with veg to make his stock . the wings would be an easy option . Its got to add flavour !

[Unclefrank]

Made it a few times now, added a few things and taken a few things out but its a nice base starter so you can add what ever you want to your own tastes. I would, if anybody is going to try it, to stick to the recipe first.
 One change i did make was i added 3 apples instead of 1, just for an extra bit of sweetness.
Plus a few others but that's to my taste buds. Yeah Julian has mentioned it in one of his videos.

[loveitspicy]

An easy way michael.t would be to get a couple of uncooked fresh chickens not frozen from a  supermarket - take all the flesh off ie the breasts the wings and the legs use them for whatever and then you are left with the carcasses - chuck them in a  pot with some veg, stock cubes and boil - job done!
You then can cubes up the breast marinade it in some G/G, a spoonful of cumin, curry powder, turmeric and a small pot of yogurt - stir it all up and leave covered for a couple of hours or put in the fridge. Then put some boiling water in to just above the chicken level and bring back to the boil for about 4 mins - turn off let it stand for about 8 mins take out of the water or drain and thats it succulent yellow chicken to add to your curries

easy isnt it!!!! ha ha ha - joking it is and it makes great chicken for curries

best, Rich

[mr.mojorisin]

why not just roast the bird, eat all the meat then use the carcass for the base

I always use the carcass to make soup after I roast a chicken