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the apprentice,

interesting background.

the whisk eggs & cheese is something i've not come across - do have more on it (recipe).

also what do think of the tom sauce recipe above http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=3564.msg31854#msg31854. i find it pretty spot on but always interested to learn and improve.

I will check it out when I get more time Jerry ! :)

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Always good to have a professional chef on board Apprentice  8)

Are you jumping to conclusions CA?

Actually I trained in french cuisine , did some time working with italians , but that was many years ago.

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I worked in an Italian Restaurant for a few years , trained with Northern Italians .

They actually boiled a whole piece of beef ( usually topside) in oil , added in garlic , onions ,black pepper ,fresh homemade tomato sauce , herbs etc

After it was cooked , they'd skim the oil and save it .Remove the beef and mince it .

Of course they'd make fresh pasta ....

They would then layer the lasgane , first some tomato sauce , minced beef , cheese , then pasta sheets , and do that for 4 layers. On the top , they's whisk eggs and cheese and tip on top ,half way through the baking process.

For me personally , this lasagne was too dry - but obviously a more traditional Italian lasgne.


I make mine totally different , I also use a bechamel sauce , ( well cheese sauce really ) and I add a layer of bechamel to each layer . Its all to do with the consistency of the sauces too.

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Lets Talk Curry / Re: Come Dine With Me
« on: February 14, 2010, 07:43 AM »
That's great George!

So can you kick it off in  your region?  If so, you'd be looking for 3 - 5 other people to be interested in doing the same?  Which region are you in George?

I'm happy to do the same in my region (if anyone is interested!).  Any takers (Perth, Australia!)?  :P

CA I am Western Australia , I'd be more than happy to hook up for a night . ;)

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What a hottie , oh and the curry too!

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Curry Videos / Re: Me cooking Vindaloo
« on: December 12, 2009, 12:51 AM »
Great job Mikka ,

an audio commentary would have been good too!  ;)

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BIR Main Dishes Chat / Re: Additional Ashoka Recipes
« on: November 07, 2009, 03:37 PM »
Final one,

Jalandri


Thanks for the recipes ...I think I'll give it a go

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Tradtional Beef Stroganoff does not have paprika in it .... that's why the darker / reddish  colour .

Judging by the ingredients and picture , it appears to be more of a Hungarian Goulash  ::)

CA , you are quite correct in assuming this variation of Beef Stroganoff is much darker than the usual .

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Yes , keep it in the fridge in water ( as like a vase of flowers - like you stated) , that's how we always kept parsley and herbs in kitchens I have worked in .


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There is no definitive answer, but the aroma is probably the best indication. Spices will also darken (but not black - or it's burnt!). Try frying spice powders only (not paste) in hot oil, for 30 seconds (stirring continuously) and work from there. Unfortunately this does take practice. Whole spices will take much longer, some more than others.

SnS  ;D

Thanks SNS , you have been very helpful again , I will take that knowledge into the kitchen with me and start practicing  ...

Happy Currying  :)

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