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The discussion focuses on the preparation of base gravy for curries, emphasizing the use of chicken carcasses to enhance flavor. Participants share their experiences and variations, such as adding wine or apples for sweetness, and some suggest using pressure cookers for efficiency. The consensus among contributors is that utilizing chicken carcasses is an effective method for achieving a rich and flavorful base for curries.

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Offline loveitspicy

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« on: February 28, 2012, 11:34 PM »
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This is the way we make the base gravy and I will not make it any other way now
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« Reply #1 on: February 29, 2012, 09:12 AM »
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....

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« Reply #2 on: February 29, 2012, 09:33 AM »
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
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« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2012, 07:57 PM »
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 !
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Re: Back to Base-ics
« Reply #4 on: March 01, 2012, 08:23 PM »
If anybody wants to try a base with a chicken carcass.

https://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.
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« Reply #5 on: March 01, 2012, 09:17 PM »
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
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« Reply #6 on: March 01, 2012, 09:35 PM »
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 !
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« Reply #7 on: March 01, 2012, 09:49 PM »
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.
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« Reply #8 on: March 01, 2012, 09:51 PM »
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
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Re: Back to Base-ics
« Reply #9 on: March 01, 2012, 09:57 PM »
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
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